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July 02 20072007-07-02A photograph of a stone open-pillared shrine pavilion with a domed roof and carved granite pillars, housing two seated deity murtis adorned for alankaram. The central pair wears gold crowns and heavy gold jewellery, draped in red, pink and gold silk garments, with white and red flower garlands draped over their shoulders and hanging around the lower dais. A dark red curtain backs the shrine and a purple cloth hangs at the right edge. Floral garlands and a gold kalasha-like vessel adorn the altar in front. No people are visible.A photograph of a granite open-pillared shrine pavilion outdoors among green trees. Inside, two deity murtis stand together on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of white and red flowers, with red and pink silk drapes and ornate gold-and-white dress. Between them sits a dark polished ritual object with a gold crown-like top and a garland. A purple cloth hangs on the right side of the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.A photograph of a stone shrine pavilion with carved granite pillars and a flat roof, housing two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The figures wear gold crowns, gold ornaments and bright garlands of white and red flowers draped down their bodies, with red and pink cloth behind them. In front stands a smaller ornamented metal image, also garlanded, on a low stand. A purple curtain hangs at the right side of the pavilion and trees surround the open courtyard.A photograph of a shrine in a stone pavilion holding a pair of deity murtis seated side by side on a throne. The two figures wear gold crowns, gold jewellery and ornate garments, one in red and gold and the other in pink and blue. A dark cylindrical lingam stands in front of them, draped with gold and garlands. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang in the background, with red drapery behind. The pillars are carved grey granite, and trees are visible beyond the open sides. The murtis are depicted as statues, so no physical people are present.A photograph of a grey granite open shrine pavilion with carved pillars and a corrugated metal roof, under which stands a pair of painted deity murtis seated on a platform. The figures wear colourful garments, one in pink and one in white, with a yellow cloth draped over the base. In front sits a lit oil lamp stand, a brass kalasha-style lamp and a garland, with small brass vessels nearby. Bamboo scaffolding and blue tarpaulin cover part of the upper structure, and a large bell hangs overhead. Trees surround the courtyard, and a dark cloth hangs over one pillar. No people are clearly visible in the scene.2007-05-04Two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a grey stone open pavilion with carved pillars. The left figure wears a tall crown with a crescent, a blue-green and gold garment, and holds a hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears a tall crown, a red and gold garment and a long necklace. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands and red-and-green flower strands draped in arches behind them, with a red curtain backdrop. In front stands a golden ornamental throne-like structure and a decorated kalasha or lamp adorned with white flower garlands and marigold offerings. No people are visible.Outdoor view of a grey granite open-pillared shrine with carved columns and a flat roof partly covered by blue tarpaulin and bamboo scaffolding. Inside sits a pair of painted deity murtis, one dark-skinned with a white headcloth and one in a red garment with a crown, flanked by a golden lamp stand and brass vessels on a yellow-draped altar. Trees and shrubs surround the courtyard, and a dark cloth hangs from the pillar at right. No people are visible.2007-05-04A photograph of a stone-pillared open pavilion holding two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The figures wear crowns, gold ornaments and garlands of white flowers with red and green trim; the seated figure on the left holds an attribute in one hand, and the one on the right wears a blue and gold sari-like drape. Red and magenta silk cloth hangs behind them and a smaller gilded murti sits in front, draped in white and red flower garlands. No people are visible.A stone shrine with carved granite pillars and an arched gold-framed niche holding deity murti statues, one seated figure in red crown and garlands flanked by a female figure in gold ornaments, with a smaller figure in blue. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang across the murti, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. White cloth covers a platform in front, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like bowl. No people are visible; the shrine is empty of devotees.2010-10-28 +2 copiesA stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a golden arch framing a central group of deity murti statues seated together, adorned with flower garlands and ornate jewellery. Flanking them are a standing figure holding a long staff with a crown and a figure with a rudraksha mala and white beard. Brass lamps stand on a stone platform in front, with brass vessels, flower offerings and red and white petals below. No living people are visible. The scene appears to be a temple shrine display rather than a live ritual.2015-05-13 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copies