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A shrine photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne under an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. The figures wear green and pink garments, with a red and gold crown on the taller figure and garlands of yellow and red flowers hanging from their shoulders and the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small offering of fruit, sweets and a silver dish sits on the platform in front. Grey carved stone pillars frame the shrine under an open-sided canopy with red and white draped cloth, with garden greenery behind. No people are visible.

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A 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 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 golden shrine of a seated deity pair under an ornate gilded arch with red curtains and carved grey stone pillars. The central figures are a Shiva-Parvati style murti: the male figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a gold crown and green and pink skirts. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang from both figures and a golden lingam-like form sits on a golden pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small red-robed figure sits on a low platform before offering plates with fruit and sweets. Two people are partly visible at the lower edges of the frame, one at the left and one at the right, with a small figure in blue beside the shrine.2010-09-22A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and an arched golden frame. Inside, a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati sits on a golden throne, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and a crown. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with plates of fruit and offerings in front. Orange curtains frame the shrine, and red-and-white striped railings and greenery surround the courtyard. No people are visible.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 stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a golden arched frame. Inside, a golden murti of a seated deity with a crown, holding a trident, sits beside a consort, both garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands and set on a golden throne-like peetha in front of red and green drapery. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and small offering plates with fruit and sweets sit in front. In the lower foreground, a person in white clothing is seen partly, and a woman with a long braid kneels at the bottom edge. No readable event text appears in the image.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 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +2 copiesA 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 photo of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a pink-draped throne against a deep red curtain. The central murti wears a red turban and ornate necklaces, and a bejeweled female figure with a crown sits beside him. Below, a blue-clad figure in white draped cloth sits before them, garlanded with long yellow and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, and a plate of offerings with flowers and fruit rest on the stone floor in front. The shrine has carved granite pillars and open sides with red curtains.2010-09-15A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple pavilion showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden seat under a gold arch, with a red curtain behind. The figures wear red and gold garments, a red turban-style crown on the male figure and an ornate crown on the female figure, and are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a blue-bodied small murti sits on a white draped platform with a garland and a silver kalasha-like vessel. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on both sides, with brass puja trays, a bowl of fruit and flower offerings, and a small kumkum or vibhuti dish on the floor. No people are visible.2010-09-15