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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.

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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.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 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 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.2010-10-12October 11 20102010-10-11A 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.2010-10-12A 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 shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30A 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.2010-07-07A 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 photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a white and red garland, and a yellow-green skirt; the figure on the right wears a tall black-and-white crown, pearl ornaments and a white and gold sari. Both are draped in marigold and red garlands. A silver kalasha stands in front of them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small offering on a tray below. No people are visible.2010-07-13A photograph of an illuminated temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and a large necklace and the other with a tall ornate headdress, both draped in rich orange and cream garments and decorated with flower garlands. Behind them hangs a red cloth beneath a gilded arched frame. In front sits a silver stand holding a shivalingam-shaped object wrapped in marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides and small brass offerings on the altar. No people are visible.2010-07-13