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A 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.

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October 04 20102010-10-04October 04 20102010-10-04October 04 20102010-10-04November 05 20102010-11-05October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA 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 copiesInside 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.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 copiesA dimly lit temple shrine at night with a golden-framed alcove holding a deity murti of a seated goddess and consort in red and gold garments, garlanded and decorated with ornaments. Before it sits an ornate gold throne with a framed portrait and garlands, flanked by a gold-and-red armchair, a microphone on a stand, an open book, brass vessels and an oil lamp on the floor. On the left, a standing robed figure in white holds a lamp aloft near a red curtain. The scene is a puja setting with no physical people in the foreground.2010-10-04June 06 20102010-06-06Evening arati at a temple shrine with a stone alcove. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left, extending his arm toward a brass lamp stand as he performs the lamp offering. Before a gilded arched frame with red backdrop sit two deity murtis, one wearing a crown and holding a sword, with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A framed portrait of a man in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala is placed in a gold frame with marigold garlands at lower left. Oil lamps and brass lamps stand on the ledge, and an orange curtain hangs at left.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04