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A photograph of a shrine within a stone temple, with a carved stone arch framed in gold. Two deity murtis stand at the centre, one with a crown and one with a tall crown, adorned with green and white garments, red and gold ornaments and multicolour garlands of flowers. In front of them is a golden kalasha-like object on a golden pedestal, with a small figure in orange robes seated at its base, possibly a person or small statue. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, along with brass vessels and offerings on the altar. Red curtains hang at the sides and a carved wall panel with a seated figure appears at lower left.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-carved doorway flanked by sculpted pillars. Inside, two seated deity murtis, a male and female pair, are dressed in green and red garments and adorned with bright multicolour garlands and gold ornaments, with a shivalinga in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a small orange-robed figure sits at the base of the shrine. No living people are clearly visible in the frame.2010-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a golden arched frame around a red backdrop. At the centre sits a deity murti of a seated couple, one figure wearing a tall crown and the other a decorated crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. In front stands a large golden shivalinga-style vessel with a kalasha-like top, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A person in an orange robe sits in front of the altar, and another person in a green and maroon sari is seen at the lower right corner, bowing.2010-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and grey stone pillars carved with figures. Two deity murti stand in the centre on a raised platform, one crowned and holding a trident-like staff, the other in red and gold with floral garlands draped across both. A tall golden lingam-shaped form sits before them. Several brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small orange-robed figure sits in front at the base, seemingly a seated devotee or priest. Red curtains hang at the sides and marigold garlands decorate the deities.2010-10-12A shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with stone pillars and a gold-framed arch. Within a red-curtained niche stand a deity murti pair with crowns and garlands, and a golden lingam-like form draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits before the altar, with a red cloth draped nearby. Tall brass oil lamps flank the platform, and a brass kalasha, a brass bowl and scattered flower petals lie on the stone ledge in front. No people are standing in the scene; the figure at the altar is a statue or seated image rather than a clearly identifiable living person.2010-10-12October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of a temple shrine at night with a golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne. The central figures wear orange and red garments, one holds a ceremonial staff, and both are adorned with orange-and-purple marigold garlands. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like form draped with garlands. Before the shrine sits a small seated figure in orange robes, appearing to be a statue rather than a living person. Tall ornate brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and brass plates with flower petals, a kalasha vessel and offerings lie on the platform in front. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-10-12A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of deity murtis seated within a golden arched niche backed by a red cloth. The central figures wear bright red and orange headdresses, ornate necklaces, and green and red garments, with a tall golden shivalinga-like pillar and garlands of yellow, red and pink flowers draped in front. Tall brass oil lamps flank both sides of the shrine, and a small brass vessel, brass plate and yellow powder offering sit on the stone platform. A seated figure in red robes with a white cloth over the head appears at the lower centre, facing the shrine in worship, and the carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.2010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine in an ornate stone arch framed by carved grey pillars. Two deity murtis stand together under a gilded arch against a deep red backdrop, dressed in gold and yellow silk with red garments and flower garlands in purple and yellow. Between them rises a tall golden lingam-style shaft with garlands draped over it. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine and a small kalasha-like vessel and brass plates sit on the front ledge. In the foreground a saffron-robed sannyasi figure with a white garland appears to be a statue or seated image, and a small red-clad figure sits to the right of the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-10-08A temple shrine lit by brass oil lamps (deepas) and draped in marigold garlands. Two painted deity murtis stand in a gilded arched niche framed by carved stone pillars and orange-red curtains. The central deity wears a red crown and red-orange garment with a rudraksha-style necklace, and the figure beside it wears a red crown and red dress. A Shivalinga-like object sits on a raised platform in front, with a small seated figure in orange robes at the base of the platform beside brass vessels and offerings. A small red deity figure sits at the right edge. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang around the murtis.2010-10-12A night photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch framing a red curtain. Inside, a deity murti stands with a crown, garlanded in yellow and orange flower strands, flanked by female figures; a small seated figure in orange cloth sits before a golden peetha. Brass oil lamps on tall stands line both sides, with a brass kalasha and a plate of flower petals and offerings in front. No people are visible.2010-10-12A temple shrine with two large deity murti statues, one male in an orange-and-red turban with a crown-like headdress and a red and gold garment, and one female in a gold-yellow sari and red-and-gold ornaments, both garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. Between them sits a golden kalasha-like vessel on a stone base. In front, a seated figure in orange robes with a white garland sits on a low platform, and tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) with decorative tops flank the shrine. Red drapery and carved stone arches frame the altar.2010-10-08A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of deity murti standing within a gilded arched frame, one figure holding a trident-like staff and the other wearing a crown, both draped in yellow and orange garments and decorated with blue and red beaded necklaces and marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a kalasha-like vessel and brass offering plates sit at the base, and a small figure is set in a niche at right. At the bottom edge, two people in orange clothing are partly visible in the foreground, one with a shaved head.2010-07-07