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A photograph of an ornate golden shrine housing a pair of large gilded deity murtis seated together on a throne. The figures wear gold crowns, gold-and-red turban-like headwear, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, with one holding a trident. Both wear teal and magenta skirts, and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang from their shoulders and drape down over a golden kalasha-like pedestal. Red curtains frame the arch behind them, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides. A small seated figure in saffron-orange robes appears at the base in front of the pedestal, with fruit and brass ritual vessels placed on the platform. Carved grey stone pillars and decorative panels surround the shrine. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the single small seated figure, who is counted as one person.

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A golden shrine inside a stone pavilion holds a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban and holds a trident, while the figure beside him wears a gold crown and ornate jewellery. Both are draped in strands of yellow and magenta flower garlands. Green and magenta silk cloth frames the base, with a small seated figure in orange garments before the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and offering plates and fruit rest in the foreground. Red curtains hang behind the golden arch, and the carved stone pillars show relief sculptures.2010-09-22A golden murti shrine of a seated deity pair under a gilded arch with a red curtain behind. The seated male figure wears a red turban and holds a damaru-like drum and a trident, while the female figure beside him wears a golden crown and ornate necklaces. Between them sits a golden shivalinga-style seat with a snake hood. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang across the figures, and brass oil lamps line both sides. A seated priest in orange-red clothes with a gold necklace sits at the base, with kalasha pots, offering plates, fruit and flowers arranged in front. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-09-22A golden deity murti pair seated together within a stone temple shrine with an ornate gilded arch and red curtain backdrop. The figures wear red and gold turbans and gold necklaces, one holding a trident-like staff, and are garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. Between them sits a golden linga with a flower garland, set on a gold yoni-peetha base. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with a kalasha, fruits and small brass vessels offered in front. Teal and magenta silk drapes cover the base. No people are present; the figures are statues.2010-09-22A photograph of a golden temple shrine featuring a seated deity murti pair, a male form with a trident and crown and a female form beside him, both adorned with multi-strand gold necklaces and wrapped in green and pink silk draping. Garlands of marigolds with purple and red accents hang around them. A golden peetha base holds a small shiva linga-like form and offerings of fruit sit on a tray in front. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a carved stone arch with red curtains frames the shrine, with a small figure wearing an orange cloth seated below. No people are visible.2010-09-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a golden pedestal: the left figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and rudraksha mala, the right figure wears a gold crown and gold necklace. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. Green and pink silk cloths hang behind them, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like offering on the pedestal. A small seated figure in orange clothing sits at the base beside metal offering vessels and fruit. No physical people are visible apart from the seated figure at the base, who is a statue or small murti rather than a living person.2010-09-22A golden shrine inside a carved stone temple structure shows a gilded pair of deity murtis seated on a throne. The taller figure holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, wears a red turban and a heavy beaded necklace, and sits beside a consort in a golden crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped with a garland of yellow and magenta flowers. Between them, a golden shivalinga-style object and a bowl of offerings sit on a golden yoni-pitha base, with fruits and brass pots in front. Red and green silk curtains frame the arch, and rows of brass oil lamps line both sides. No people are visible.2010-09-22A photograph of a golden deity murti in a stone shrine with an arched gold frame and red curtain backdrop. Two seated golden figures are adorned with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers; the figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and rudraksha-style beads, and the figure on the right wears a crown. A small golden peetha or throne sits in front with offerings including fruit and a copper vessel, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and a small figure in orange and green. Green and magenta drapes cover the base. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown, a trident in hand and a jewelled necklace with green and red stones, while the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, layered silver-gold necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both sit on a yellow cloth over a decorated golden base with a silver lingam-shaped stone in front. Long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang at the sides, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the arch. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13A shrine niche in a stone temple with carved pillars holds two painted deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a trident-like staff in one hand, and red and white garlands; the figure on the right wears a crown and an orange and gold sari with a white long-sleeve garment. Between them sits a brass vessel with a lamp and garlands, and in front are brass kalasha pots, a plate with offerings and a bowl. A green backdrop and gold arch frame the deities, with a smaller seated figure in an orange shawl with garlands to the right. No living people are visible.2013-10-08A golden deity murti pair seated on a raised throne-like pedestal inside a stone shrine with carved pillars. The central figure wears a red turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha-style mala and a jewelled necklace; the figure beside wears a golden crown and sits on a lotus-like seat. Both are draped with garlands in yellow, red and purple flowers. Green and pink fabric hangs below, with a red curtain behind. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on both sides, and offerings of fruit, flowers and brass bowls lie before the pedestal. No people are visible apart from a small seated figure in orange at the base, and a small blue-robed figure stands to the right. Carved panels with reliefs decorate the walls.2010-09-22A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of large golden-and-painted deity murti seated on a throne-like golden platform within an ornate arched gateway of grey stone. The central figure wears a red turban and red-and-gold garments with a dark-green skirt, holding a staff, while the figure beside wears a tall crown and green-and-gold attire. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like object wreathed in yellow and magenta marigold garlands, with more garlands draped over the platform. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a red curtain frames the back. A small seated figure in a white garment with red trim sits at the base in front of the platform, and offering vessels and a brass plate lie on the floor. No physical person is clearly in the scene apart from that one small seated figure whose identity is not clear.2010-10-11A gilded temple shrine with an arched golden frame and red curtains holds two large deity murtis seated on a golden throne. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled necklace and a blue garment, and the figure on the right wears a crown, a jewelled necklace and a yellow lower garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and orange flower chains. Golden oil lamps stand on either side, a brass vessel and offering plates sit on the platform, and a small figure in blue sits at the base.2010-10-09 +1 copies