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A photograph of a stone-pillared shrine open on the sides, framed by saffron-orange cloth draped at each corner. Inside, a golden-arched niche with a red backdrop holds a pair of gilded deity murtis seated together on a throne, one wearing a red crown and necklaces, the other with a tall crown, both garlanded with marigold and red flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and fruit, flowers and small offering vessels sit on the platform below. No people are visible in the scene, and the shrine is set among green foliage.

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A stone shrine structure with a golden arched frame and red-and-gold curtains tied back at the sides, housing a golden murti of a deity couple seated on a throne, adorned with marigold garlands. A brass oil lamp stand with multiple lamps flanks the shrine, and a plate of offerings with fruit sits before the throne. Carved stone pillars and a green garden with plants surround the structure. No people are visible.2010-09-22A stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold-arched niche holds a gilded deity murti of a seated male and female pair, both crowned, the figure on the left holding a trident-like staff. Garlands of marigold and red flowers drape the figures and the peetha below. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the platform, with offering plates, a kalasha and small containers in front. Orange curtains hang on the open sides, and red-and-white painted railings and greenery surround the shrine. No people are visible.2010-09-22A stone shrine with carved pillars and an orange cloth canopy frames a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised golden throne in a red-backed niche. The central figures wear green and gold garments and are adorned with marigold garlands in red and yellow. Brass lamps stand in rows on the platform, and fruit and offerings are arranged before the shrine. No people are visible in the photo.2010-09-22A photograph of a small open stone shrine with carved granite pillars and orange curtains tied at each side. Inside, a deity murti pair seated on a raised golden seat, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, flanked by brass oil lamps and a tray of offerings. Red and gold backdrop behind; no people are visible.2010-09-22A stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars and orange cloth drapes tied at the sides, housing a golden deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a red crown and ornate gold jewellery, with marigold garlands hung across its body and pink and green silk skirts at its base. Brass oil lamps stand on the raised stone platform in front, with offering bowls and a small orange-clad figure seated before the altar. Green trees and a red railing frame the open-air courtyard behind. No people are clearly standing in the scene apart from the small seated figure.2010-09-22A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a golden arched frame and stone pillars carved with figures. Inside, two gilded deity murtis stand side by side: the figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red and gold crown, the figure on the right wears a gold crown and jewellery. Both are draped in yellow and purple garlands and sit above a golden pedestal. Red and orange curtains hang behind them. In front, a priest in orange robes performs a puja with brass oil lamps and offerings on trays, while more lamps stand along the sides. No living person is seen apart from the priest.2010-09-22A photograph of a gilded shrine with an arched stone canopy framed by orange curtains. At the centre sits a golden deity murti seated with a consort, adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace. Below them is a golden pedestal holding a silver offering tray, a small brass oil lamp, fruit and other ritual vessels. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, and a smaller figure in blue and gold sits to the right. No living people are visible.2010-09-22A photograph of a shrine housing a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden throne-like seat, with the deity figures wearing green and pink skirts and garlanded with marigold and multicolored flower strings. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a priest in an orange robe kneels at the front making an offering. Trays of fruit, sweets and small bowls sit on the platform below. Stone pillars carved with figures frame the shrine, with orange cloth drapes and a red-railed enclosure behind, and a small white shrine figure appears in the lower right.2010-09-22A stone shrine pavilion with carved grey pillars and orange curtains tied at the sides holds a golden-framed niche with a red backdrop. Inside, a deity murti of a seated male figure and a consort is decorated with marigold garlands and a red crown. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with offerings and flowers on the platform below. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-22September 22 20102010-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, one holding a staff and both adorned with ornaments and garlands of yellow, red and orange flowers. Stone pillars carved with reliefs flank the shrine, with brass oil lamps in front and a red and orange draped backdrop. A lone devotee in an orange robe and green shawl sits at the base of the shrine, facing the deities with offerings and brass vessels laid out before them. Oil lamps and plates of offerings sit on the stone floor.2010-09-22A photograph of a shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated couple: a figure with a red and gold crown holding a trident, beside a consort in gold ornaments, both draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The murti sits on a gilded throne-like base in front of a red curtain and a golden arched frame. A priest in orange robes stands at the base, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style offering, bowls of fruit, sweets and flowers before the deity. Carved grey stone pillars frame the open pavilion, with orange drapes and a small framed image to the right. No living person is standing in the shrine apart from the priest.2010-09-22