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Photograph inside a temple shrine of a deity pair in an ornate golden arch framed by carved stone pillars and a red curtain. Two standing murti figures, one with a tall orange and red crown and the other with a white crown, wear red, orange and green garments and layered jewellery. Long marigold garlands in yellow, orange and purple hang across them. In front stands a golden shivalinga-like vessel with a tall gold kalasha. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides. At the bottom a small figure in orange robes sits before the altar. No physical people are prominent in the frame apart from a partial figure at the lower left edge.

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A 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 an illuminated temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a gilded arched frame. Two large deity murtis stand behind a golden lingam with a red garland; the figure on the left wears a crown and holds a trident-like staff, and the figure on the right wears a tall crown and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of orange and yellow flowers hang from both figures. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. In the foreground a small seated figure in red robes. Watermarked archive image with no physical people visible.2010-10-11A photograph of a temple shrine showing two painted deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame against a red backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti and a tall crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with a silver necklace; the figure on the right wears a red and orange sari with red beaded jewellery. Both are draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front stands a black linga draped with garlands, a cobra hood above it, and several brass oil lamps surround the platform. No people are visible.2010-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange-gold curtains. Two life-sized deity murti stand under the arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red-orange dhoti, holds a drum-like instrument and a bell-like object, and wears a red-beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a gold-and-orange sari and a heavy necklace, holding a staff. Between them sits a lingam on a yoni-like base, decorated with a green cloth, a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a jewelled gold necklace laid on a dark green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels in front and a small bird figure. A figurine in red clothing stands at the right.2013-02-21A gilded shrine niche framed by carved stone pillars shows two large deity figures seated side by side on a golden throne-like pedestal before a red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban-style crown, a jewelled necklace and a green skirt, and holds a gold staff; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, red and white ornaments and a green skirt. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-style vessel with a row of five upright projections, wrapped in yellow, red and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine. In front, a person in a red-and-white garment sits in a seated devotional posture at the base, with a small brass vessel nearby. Deity murti, puja setting.2010-10-11A 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.2010-10-12February 21 20132013-02-21A 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.2010-10-12Photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden-arched frame and red drape behind a pair of deity murtis, one holding a mace-like staff and the other a trident-like staff, both adorned with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and green and red garments. A tall shivalingam with a silver-toned body sits in front, draped with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a small seated figure in red garments appears in the lower foreground near the base. Carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.2010-10-11A 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.2010-10-12Photograph of an illuminated temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a golden arched frame around a red curtain. Two large deity murti stand on a raised golden pedestal: the figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and a red and white garland, the figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a trident, both draped in green and red cloth with flower garlands. In front stands a golden shivalinga with a kalasha-like top, decorated with marigold and pink flower garlands. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine. A small seated human figure in red and orange robes with a white cloth sits in the foreground near the base of the pedestal, partly visible.2010-10-11 +1 copies