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A photograph of an open-sided temple shrine under a translucent roof, with a dark grey stone shrine (kovil) housing a deity murti with red and gold garments and ornaments, flanked by gold lamp stands. A small framed photograph in front of a gold-carved, cushioned throne-like seat shows a figure in saffron robes seated in meditation pose; a photo of that person is in a frame, not a physical presence. Red curtains hang at the sides, orange-and-white painted steps lead up on the right, and a golden chair stands at left beside a person in white dhoti and shawl with a plain white garment, partly visible at the left edge. Carved stone bulls and a painted panel are above the shrine.

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October 01 20102010-10-01An open-sided temple shrine under a translucent roof, with a grey stone pavilion housing a gilded deity murti of a standing couple adorned with yellow garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands. Red-and-gold drapes hang at the sides. In front stands an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure seated in meditation on a red-cushioned seat. A second gold chair with red cushion stands to the left, and a partly visible person in white clothing stands at the far left edge. Gold-lined red-and-white striped steps lead up to the shrine, with trees and greenery behind.2010-10-06An outdoor temple shrine open on the sides, with grey stone pillars, a red-and-gold canopy and red curtains tied back at both sides. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti decorated with garlands, flanked by two attendant figures, with a gold kalasha-style lamp stand and brass oil lamps in front. On the gold-framed red velvet seat in the foreground sits a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron robes with long hair, placed as an honoured seat. Bull statues and a carved arch appear on the roof above. Trees and a red-and-white railing surround the shrine.2010-11-11A photograph of a stone-pillared shrine open on the sides, with orange curtains tied back and red railings. Inside, a golden deity murti of a standing pair with a crown and garlands stands behind a gilded throne draped with marigold garlands. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, labelled with the copyright line. A gilded chair with red cushions stands at the left edge. On the right, a single person in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl bends forward toward the throne, hands raised near the base of the shrine. Gilded urns, a brass offering tray and a patterned floor mat complete the scene.2010-09-30August 10 20112011-08-10Outdoor shrine photographed for an ashram event: a stone pavilion with carved pillars and a golden arched niche holds a large seated deity murti in red garments with yellow and red garlands, flanked by a brass lamp stand. In front, a gilded throne-like seat draped with a yellow and multicolour garland holds a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes seated in meditation. A small figure in an orange garment stands at the base of the shrine near offerings. In the foreground, several seated devotees with shaved heads and women in white and saffron clothing face the shrine, and a red-curtained canopy hangs at the right edge.2010-10-05November 11 20102010-11-11A stone shrine with a gilded arch houses a deity murti pair, a richly dressed goddess with a crown and a male figure, both garlanded with yellow and multicolour flower garlands. An orange-clad woman devotee stands at right with hands folded in prayer before the shrine. In front, a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes with a mala and beads rests on a red-and-gold chair draped with orange cloth, garlanded with white flowers. A brass lamp with a flame burns at lower right, and orange curtains and striped red posts frame the open-air shrine.2009-12-16A photograph of a shrine within a stone-pillared temple pavilion. In the centre, a golden deity murti with a crown is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and sits on a golden pedestal with a red cloth. To the right, a red curtain hangs beside the shrine. On the left stands an ornate golden throne-like seat draped with a red cushion, orange cloth and a yellow-and-black garland, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man wearing a garland resting on it. A small figure in orange robes sits at the base of the shrine beside brass lamps and offerings, and a wooden offering box is in the foreground. Green trees and a metal railing are visible beyond the pavilion.2010-10-05A night-time temple scene with a golden throne in the foreground holding a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a long-haired hairstyle and a mala, the portrait wrapped with yellow and white garlands and red-and-yellow flower strands. The red velvet seat is decorated with a small golden kalasha-style finial. Beside it stands a brass oil lamp. Behind, in a stone shrine niche framed by gold arch work, a deity murti pair, possibly a royal couple, sits on a red-draped dais, adorned with orange and gold attire, crowns and flower garlands, with a white cloth at its base. The granite pillars bear carved relief panels. A red curtain hangs at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor shrine with a grey stone pavilion, orange curtains tied at the sides and carved pillars. Within the shrine stand two deity murtis with crowns, garlands and gold-trimmed yellow and red garments. In front, a gilded throne with a red cushion holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, decorated with marigold garlands. Several women in white saris with yellow shawls sit on the ground in the foreground, facing the shrine. Ornate brass lamps and offering plates surround the scene, with trees behind.2010-09-30A photograph of an outdoor shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched golden niche housing a deity murti pair of a male and female figure, one in red and orange garments and crown, the other in pink and red, adorned with yellow and red garlands. Orange curtains hang at the sides, decorated with colourful woven bands. In front, a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned chair draped with a marigold garland, with an orange cloth on a small table below. A single white-clad attendant stands near the shrine base. Brass lamps line the altar.2010-01-13