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Inside a gilded temple shrine, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red border reaches toward a decorated altar. Two large golden deity murtis sit on a red-draped platform framed by an ornate gold arch; one wears a red crown and holds a staff, the other a golden crown. A garland of yellow and red flowers hangs along the platform, and a small seated figure in a turquoise garment with a red-and-gold ornament stands below. Brass lamps flank the shrine, and a white cloth covers part of the base.

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October 04 20102010-10-04A photograph inside a temple shrine showing two large golden deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne-like setting, one wearing a red turban and jeweled necklaces, the other wearing a golden crown with red and yellow garlands. In the foreground, a bald priest in white dhoti and white upper cloth stands at left, reaching toward a seated figure wearing an orange turban and white clothing, with a golden ornamental arch and a brass oil lamp at left. Marigold garlands in yellow and red drape the murtis and the seated figure. Deep red satin fabric forms the backdrop.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated in a golden arched shrine against a deep red drape. The taller figure wears a red turban, jeweled crown-like ornaments, a heavy jeweled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a raised hand and a staff-like implement. The seated companion figure beside it wears a gold crown and an ornate golden garment with red fabric below. Both are draped with a long band of yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground, a priest in a white dhoti with a bare shaved head and red sash reaches toward the base of the shrine, where a small figure in an orange turban and white garment sits partially visible beneath garlands. Gold ritual lamps and carved gilt frames surround the scene.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04A photograph inside a temple shows two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown, a red turban-like headpiece, a red-jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chain; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces. A silver and gold lamp stands on each side. In the foreground, a standing person in a white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border, wearing a white flower garland, raises both hands in front of the murtis, while a figure in saffron/orange cloth stands at the lower left edge. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, and an ornamental gold pedestal is visible below.2010-01-01November 05 20102010-11-05July 08 20102010-07-08Inside a stone temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red backdrop, a priest in a white dhoti with a maroon border waves a white fan or chamara over a pair of large deity murtis. The central murti wears a crown, garlands and gold ornaments, and a female murti beside it wears gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Below, a seated figure in orange-saffron cloth and a head covering is shown beside a brass kalasha and lamps, with garlands of orange and purple flowers hanging down. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels stand on the altar.2010-12-14A photograph of a golden deity murti of a divine couple seated on a golden throne within an ornate shrine. The murti wears a red turban-style crown, jewelled ornaments and a garland of orange and red flowers, and stands before a red drape framed by carved golden arch. In front of the throne is a printed portrait of a man in saffron robes wearing a white beaded necklace, decorated with a garland. On the left, a man in white ritual cloth raises a lamp toward the murti. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the shrine.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne, draped with yellow, red and purple garlands and a red cloth. One figure wears a red turban and a large beaded necklace; the other wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel wrapped in a garland, with brass oil lamps on either side. On the left, a man with long hair in a white dhoti and white shawl, garlanded at the neck, stands at the shrine and holds a small bell. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is flagged.2010-01-01A temple scene in front of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne-like platform, decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands and an arched golden frame. The left figure wears a red turban, a black rudraksha-style mala and jewelled earrings; the right figure wears a tall golden crown and heavy ornate necklaces. In the foreground a person in a white dhoti and shawl with a flower garland around the neck holds a small lit oil lamp toward the murti. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, with silver lamp stands on either side.2010-01-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies