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A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved granite pillars and a gold-framed arched niche backed by red drapery. Inside stand two deity murtis, one with a crown and red-orange garment and one in green and red attire, both garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands. A gold kalasha or peetha stands between them with a small figure in orange draped before it. Tall brass oil lamps line both sides of the shrine. No physical people are visible. Green foliage appears beyond the railings.

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A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a golden arched frame. Inside, two deity murtis stand side by side against red drapery, one adorned with a red and gold crown and the other with a tall gold crown, both draped in fresh garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. A golden peetha holds a shivalingam wreathed in garlands, with a small orange-robed figure seated at its base, possibly a priest or statue. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on either side, and a red cloth hangs at the top of the shrine. Trees grow behind the open temple structure.2010-10-12A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arched niche containing two deity murti standing side by side, one holding a trident-like staff and the other a lotus, both adorned with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in rows on both sides of the shrine, and a gold kalasha-style pot sits on a tiered base in front of the deities, with a small figure seated at its foot. Red and green silk draping frames the back of the niche, and a red cloth hangs at the left edge. Trees and greenery surround the open-sided shrine. No people are visible.2010-10-12A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and an ornate golden arched frame encloses a central deity murti of a standing divine couple, one figure wearing a tall red crown and gold ornaments, the other with a tall crown and a green and pink sari-like garment. Both are garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flower garlands, and a golden kalasha-like ritual object sits in front, also draped with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a small orange-clad figure sits at the base, and a small red figurine stands to the right. A dark red curtain backs the shrine and green trees grow beyond the railing. No living people are visible.2010-10-12December 31 20112011-12-31A temple shrine photographed head-on, with two large painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform before a red curtain and gold-framed arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, while the right figure wears a gold crown and a silver-and-gold necklace; both are draped in yellow and blue cloth and decorated with marigold garlands. Below them sits a small white-clad figure, and a standing statue to the right wears an orange robe, a turban and a red-beaded mala beside a green curtain. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, offering plates and flowers surround the platform. No living people are visible.2013-06-20October 28 20102010-10-28June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated couple: a figure with a red and gold crown holding a trident, beside a consort in gold ornaments, both draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The murti sits on a gilded throne-like base in front of a red curtain and a golden arched frame. A priest in orange robes stands at the base, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style offering, bowls of fruit, sweets and flowers before the deity. Carved grey stone pillars frame the open pavilion, with orange drapes and a small framed image to the right. No living person is standing in the shrine apart from the priest.2010-09-22October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesA golden shrine with a large pair of deity murti seated on a golden throne within a granite-pillared temple structure, backed by red and maroon curtains. The central figure wears a red turban and rudraksha-style beaded garland, and the paired figure has an ornate crown and green and pink draped skirts. Both are adorned with thick garlands of red and yellow flowers. In front, a small figure in orange robes sits before brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit, and offerings on the platform. Carved stone panels and small seated figures decorate the pillars. Greenery and a red railing appear behind.2010-09-22April 05 20122012-04-05October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copies