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A temple shrine photographed from the front. Two large gilded deity murti sit in an arched gold niche against red drapery, a male figure in a red-and-gold turban on the left and a female figure with a gold crown on the right. A gold kalasha-shaped finial rises before them, flanked by yellow and purple marigold garlands. In the foreground a white marble figure in a turquoise garment wears a pink flower garland and a gold pendant, with one hand raised in blessing and a small red tilak on the forehead. Brass lamps with oil lamps, a brass kalasha pot, brass cups and a covered silver vessel stand on the platform. No living people are visible.

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A temple sanctum shows a golden murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, holding a trident and small drum; the right figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a golden deity murti with a gold crown and green-stoned headdress stands before a gold pedestal, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Below, a small white deity figure in a teal garment and pink garland sits beside a gold kalasha and brass oil lamps on tall stands. Brass puja vessels, a bell, a covered silver dish and offering bowls are arranged on the floor.2010-09-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden deity murti seated in the background draped in a red cloth, with a golden crown-like head and garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers hanging down. In the foreground a small white statue of a figure in a blue-green robe with a gold necklace sits in front of the golden seat, surrounded by pink flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels, a bell and small offerings on the floor, and petals scattered around. A small decorative shrine with a pink-garlanded figure sits at the right edge. The statue is a statue, not a living person.2010-09-11A photograph of a temple shrine with golden deity murti of a seated couple under an ornate golden arch, framed by grey carved stone pillars and red curtains. The male figure wears a red turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and holds a trident-like weapon; the female figure wears a gold crown and sari-like red drapery. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a central peetha-like seat with a small blue-clad figure garlanded in pink flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps, kalasha-type vessels, brass bowls and offerings of flowers. No living people are visible in the frame.2010-09-11October 27 20102010-10-27A photograph of a gilded shrine inside a temple, framed by an ornate golden arch and red curtain. Two gilded deity murtis stand behind a large golden shivalinga, the male figure wearing an orange turban and the female figure in red and gold with jewelled ornaments; both are draped with long garlands of yellow and purple-pink flowers. Before the lingam sits a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a raised hand in blessing, placed on a white pedestal among scattered flower petals. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, a brass kalasha pot sits at the right, and a small red-clad figurine is visible at the far right. No living people are present.2010-10-12Temple shrine interior with a large golden deity murti of a multi-armed form in red and green garments, adorned with flower garlands in magenta, yellow and white. A white-and-purple seated figure wearing a purple turban and necklaces sits at the base, with brass lamps, kalasha pots, bowls, flower plates and a golden ceremonial vessel arranged before the shrine. A second purple-clad figure stands at right holding a lamp, set within a gold arch with red drapery. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-07Photograph of a stone and gilded shrine pavilion with a red curtain backdrop and a gold arched frame. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit on a raised throne, one wearing a red turban and holding a trident-like attribute, with a large white Nagaraja-style hooded cobra head above them, adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Below in front, a figure in orange robes sits on a white seat, seemingly a statue or depiction of a seated teacher with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels, a bowl of flowers and a small figure in the corner.2010-09-12October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne within a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and black beaded necklaces, holds a trident and a small drum, and the female figure wears a gold crown and jewelled necklaces, with a red skirt-like drape below. Between them stands a golden shivalinga adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front, a small figure in a turquoise garment wears a pink flower garland and hands are folded. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and fresh flower garlands hang around the murtis.2010-09-11A temple shrine photographed from below, with a large gilded arch framing a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a throne over a red silk backdrop. The two gold figures wear crowns and jeweled necklaces; the figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon. A white statue draped in saffron and wearing a saffron turban sits in front, adorned with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers and a dark green-and-gold backrest. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a flower-filled plate and a book on a wooden stand sit on the stone platform below. A white dhoti with teal border lies over the seat. No living people are visible.2011-02-11December 10 20112011-12-10A decorated temple shrine at night with a large central deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange and red headdress with a crown-like top and a red-and-gold garment, flanked by a second standing deity in green and red. Below, a white marble figure of a seated devotee in blue draped clothing sits before a blue-draped altar with garlands. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels stand on the stone floor, with orange curtains at the sides and a lamp on a stand at right. No people are visible.2011-12-10