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A photograph of a temple shrine with a figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti seen from behind, standing with hands joined in front of a golden-bordered arched niche. Inside the niche stand two colourful deity murti: one with a trident and a red crown wearing a green and yellow garment, and a companion in a yellow and pink skirt. Both are draped with multicoloured garlands. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine, and a gold vessel and a small green-clad figure sit at the base. A carved gold-trimmed seat with lion heads is in the foreground.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A person seen from behind, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with hair tied in a bun, stands with hands folded in prayer before a richly decorated deity murti of a male and female pair. The male figure wears a red turban and a trident, and the female figure is adorned with jewelry. Both wear garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Gold lamp stands flank the shrine, and a lit oil lamp, a brass vessel and a kalasha sit on the altar. The archway is ornate gold and the shrine is carved stone. The person is seen from behind so is not identifiable; no clear a person cues are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesA photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a deity murti of a seated goddess with a trident, dressed in a yellow and green sari with a pink skirt, adorned with yellow and red-and-white garlands. A single person with a shaved head wearing an orange robe stands with their back to the camera, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, with a metal gate and green foliage in the background.2010-10-13A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved granite pillars and a gold-arched niche. Inside, two painted deity murtis stand with crowns and garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers; one wears a green and pink lower garment. A golden kalasha-like vessel sits on a pedestal before them. In the foreground a single person in an orange-saffron robe and wrap stands with their back to the camera, facing the shrine in worship, with a red garland around the neck. Brass lamp stands line the shrine, and red-and-white railings and green foliage appear at the right edge.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine with carved stone walls and gold-painted arch. In the foreground a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a plain orange sleeveless garment and faces the shrine. Before them stand golden murti figures of a male deity in an orange turban and a female deity in a blue and gold sari, both garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. A golden throne-like peetha sits in front with a small seated figure in orange and white, and gold lamp stands line the sides. A red-cushioned orange chair is in the lower foreground.2010-07-04Photograph of a shrine niche with a golden arch framing two painted deity murtis: one with a crown, trident and blue-and-gold attire, and a companion figure in red and gold, both garlanded with yellow and red flowers. In front, a figure in long flowing black hair and an orange saffron garment kneels or bows facing the shrine, with brass oil lamps and offerings on a stone ledge. A saffron cushion and chair sit at right beside a red railing and trees. The person's appearance does not clearly establish an identity, so they are described by role as a devotee.2010-07-08A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall. Two large golden-coloured deity murti sit side by side under an ornate golden arch, draped with yellow, pink and purple garlands. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red-orange turban and jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a pink-purple sari with a crown and jewelled adornments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a white-draped altar holds brass vessels and offerings. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair in a sleeveless orange top and a white shawl stands with hands folded in prayer, facing the deities. A small blue-robed figure with a turban and gold necklace appears on the altar, with a white-draped figure beside it. Red curtains frame the right side.2010-09-15July 20 20102010-07-20July 19 20102010-07-19October 23 20102010-10-23A photograph of a devotee seen from behind, wearing an orange sleeveless top and a white fur-like shawl over the shoulders, kneeling or bowing before a shrine. The shrine holds large gilded deity murti of a male figure with a red turban, trident and jewelled ornaments and a female figure in a crown with a pink skirt, both draped with yellow and magenta garlands. In front, a smaller white figure in a blue robe, blue turban and gold necklace sits on a white-draped seat. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and silver and brass puja vessels, a small lamp and bowls rest on the platform. A woman and a man are not visible; only the one devotee is physically present.2010-09-15A person in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair, seen from behind, faces a shrine inside an open stone pavilion. The shrine holds a pair of deity murti, one with a red turban and trident-like staff, the other crowned, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, set on a gilded base with a green and pink cloth. Carved grey stone pillars frame the shrine, with orange curtains tied at the left, a golden peetha-style chair with red cushion at right, and brass lamps nearby.2010-09-21June 12 20102010-06-12