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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.

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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.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 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 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 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 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 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.2010-10-08October 11 20102010-10-11A 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.2010-10-12October 08 20102010-10-08A 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.2010-10-08July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copies