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Photograph of a temple sanctum. Centre is a large golden deity murti pair standing in a gilded arched niche against a red curtain, garlanded with yellow, purple and white flowers, holding a trident and ornaments, with a smaller figure in a teal and grey sari beside it. In front is an ornate gold and red velvet throne (peetha) with a red cushion and a smaller seated figure in orange and white garments with a gold band and red-and-white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the niche and metal railings frame the foreground walkway.

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Photograph of a shrine inside a temple showing a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis, one male figure with a red-orange turban, a trident and kalasha-like object in hand, and a female figure in pink and grey draped sari with a crown, both adorned with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. In front stands an empty gold and red velvet throne (peetha) with a red cushion, and a small figure in white dhoti and orange-red cloth sits on a cushioned seat beneath a garlanded canopy, with brass oil lamps (deepa) flanking the arch. Black metal barriers frame the approach on both sides. A large hanging lamp fixture is visible above.2010-09-04A gilded arched shrine framing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis, a male figure with a crown, crescent and trident and a female figure in a red-orange sari, standing on a golden platform decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood behind it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold necklace sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-09-27December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21Golden shrine arch framing two large gilded deity murtis seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a green-stoned pendant, holding a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. A white marble statue in blue robes and a saffron-banded turban sits seated below them, garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, and brass vessels with flowers rest on the table in front.2010-09-15September 22 20142014-09-22 +1 copiesAugust 11 20142014-08-11Photograph of an empty golden throne with a red velvet seat at the centre of a temple-like hall, approached by a red carpet runner between black metal railings. Behind it stands a shrine with a deity murti of a male and a female figure, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, the male figure wearing an orange headdress and carrying a trident and a drum-like object. Gold ornamental arches frame the shrine, with brass oil lamps on either side and red drapes behind. A corrugated roof with metal beams and hanging lights overhead. No people are visible.2010-09-04September 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesA gilded shrine with a golden arched frame and red silk drapes shows two seated deity murtis, Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari, a male figure wearing a red and pink turban and holding a trident, beside a female figure wearing an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces. Between them stands a golden lingam-like form with a three-line marking, garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower strands. In front, a small white statue of a seated figure in a blue robe and pink garland, hands folded, sits before brass lamps and offering vessels. Ornate brass oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-09-11August 11 20142014-08-11A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arched frame and teal backdrop holding a seated deity murti pair: a figure with a green and gold turban, red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in one hand, beside a female figure in a green sari with a white flower garland and a jewelled crown. Both are covered in ornaments. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang down the front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and smaller figures and flower offerings sit on the lower platform. The scene looks like a temple darshan setting.2009-06-30