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A 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.

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A 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 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.2010-10-12Inside a temple shrine, a golden sculpted deity murti of a male figure with an orange turban and a female figure in ornate gold jewellery sit behind a large golden Shiva linga draped with yellow, orange and pink flower garlands. A white statue of a seated figure in a red robe with a red head covering and folded hands rests at the base. Tall ornate gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a stone arch with a gold frame surrounds the scene behind a red curtain.2010-10-11October 08 20102010-10-08A 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.2010-10-12A 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 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.2010-10-08Interior shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with a gilded arched frame and a red curtain behind two large deity murti figures. The central figure wears an orange crown and red garments, the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and holds a staff, and both are draped in green cloth and garlands of orange, pink and yellow flowers. In front stands a golden Shiva lingam wrapped in flower garlands, with a seated figure in red and white clothing and a small gold kalasha before it. Tall brass oil lamps line both sides of the platform, and grey carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living crowd is visible.2010-10-11A 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 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 shrine photograph of a decorated murti pair seated on a red-draped golden throne platform, framed by a gilded arch and stone pillars. The two figures wear red and gold garments with heavy jewelled necklaces, golden crowns and gold ornaments, and are garlanded with long chains of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. A gold pot and a gold vessel stand before them on the platform. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and the base is banked with marigolds, roses and other flowers. A small seated white-clad figure sits in front of the throne, and no living people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copies