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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.

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A 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 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 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.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 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 photograph of a stone shrine with orange curtains and carved granite pillars, housing a gilded murti of a seated deity pair with a bull (Nandi) and a figure with a trident. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from the figures, and a brass oil lamp stand with multiple lamps flanks the shrine. Offerings of fruit and a small kalasha sit on the stone platform. A figure in orange garments stands in front of the altar. No physical devotees are visible. The shrine is decorated for worship, with pink and green cloth draping the base of the murti.2010-09-22 +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 temple shrine photographed outdoors under a stone pavilion with carved granite pillars. Golden gilded arch frames a red velvet backdrop. Central golden deity murti seated pair with trident and crowned figure, one wearing a red-and-gold turban, draped in green and pink cloths, adorned with marigold garlands in orange and purple. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a figure in orange robes sits in puja with offerings of fruit, sweets and vessels on the floor. No people in the scene are clearly a person; the orange-robed figure is a devotee performing worship, and identity is uncertain.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 temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion framing a golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess, the male figure wearing a red and gold turban and holding a trident, the female figure in a gold crown and green and pink skirts. Both are decorated with marigold garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace. In front stand tall brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, and plates of offerings including fruit and sweets on a stone platform. Red and orange curtains hang at the sides, with green foliage behind the railing. No people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-09-22A golden shrine of a deity pair seated on a throne-like pedestal inside a carved stone temple pavilion. The two gilded murtis wear red and green silk garments, a red turban and a trident is held by one figure. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape over them, and a kalasha-like golden vessel sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with a ritual offering of fruit and bowls on a tray below. A solitary figure in orange-red robes stands at the base of the shrine performing puja. Lush green trees frame the scene behind the red railings.2010-09-22