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A shrine sanctum at night with a golden arched niche framed by carved stone pillars. Inside, a golden throne-like seat holds two large deity murtis: a figure in orange and red garments with a crown, and a consort figure in green and red with a crown. Thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape over the figures and the seat. Below, a small seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white pedestal, appearing to be a statue rather than a living person. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped tops stand on both sides, a brass kalasha-style vessel sits at the front, and scattered flower petals and offerings lie on the stone floor. The scene suggests puja or darshan at the shrine, with no visible living people.

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A photograph of an illuminated shrine at night inside a stone temple-style structure. At the centre is a deity murti group under a gold arched frame with a red backdrop, with a large golden peetha or throne-like base holding a figure with a tall crown. Garlands of marigolds in orange and yellow drape the shrine. In front, a small statue of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a white pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and brass plates hold flower offerings, with a brass kalasha and vessels on the platform. No living people are visible.2010-10-12A photograph of a shrine niche at night, with a golden arched frame around a deity murti group seated on a golden throne. The central figure wears a red crown and a green-and-gold garment, flanked by two smaller figures, and the group is draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. Before the throne sits a small figure in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head, placed on a white pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass plates hold flower petals and offerings in the foreground. A red-and-white striped border frames the lower area. No living people are visible in the scene.2010-10-12A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched niche framed by carved stone pillars. Two painted deity murtis stand behind a red curtain, one with a crown and orange turban-like headdress, the other with a crown and red-and-gold attire, both bearing garlands. A central Shiva linga with a silver face sits on a golden yoni-peetha, draped with a green-and-purple garland. In front, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a white pedestal, with a flower-decorated garland hanging down. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops line both sides, and brass plates with flower petals and a kalasha sit at the front. Overall setting is a temple-style shrine at night.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.2010-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of a crowned, multi-armed deity with a red turban and a consort in red and gold garments, both garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A tall golden shivalingam sits on a golden yoni-peetha base in the centre. Before it, a small white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange head cloth sits on a white pedestal. Ornate brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels and flower offerings lie on the stone floor. The scene is a shrine setting with no living people visible.2010-10-12November 21 20102010-11-21A 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.2010-10-12October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind two large figures. The seated figures are deity murtis, not living people: one wears a red and gold crown and a heavy necklace, the other a white-and-gold head ornament and jewelled garland. Both are draped in orange and gold cloth and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual object. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small figure in red and orange sits at the base among offerings and bells. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13A 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.2010-10-12July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copies