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A worship scene before a gilded arched frame with a teal curtain behind two large metal deity murtis. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with a jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a black and gold blouse, a golden crown and a garland. Both are draped with red and white flower garlands. In front, a seated white-and-red figure with a red turban and red shawl sits on a low platform beneath a yellow bead garland, with brass vessels, a kalasha, oil lamps and a lamp stand around it. No living people are visible.

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August 28 20112011-08-28A photograph of a shrine featuring two large copper-toned deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a teal curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and damaru-like objects, and has a long garland of red and white flowers. The female figure wears a golden crown, black and gold attire and layered necklaces. Before them sits a small white marble murti in red clothing and a red turban, with beaded yellow garlands draped over the shrine. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot, brass bowls and offerings sit on the floor in front, and a pink silk cloth covers the base. No living people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arched frame and turquoise backdrop. Two large standing murtis, one in orange-and-red garments with a trident raised in one hand and one crowned with gold pink-skirted dress, are adorned with white and red flower garlands. In front, a small seated figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before a stone-and-marble altar. Brass oil lamps (deepam) stand on either side, with brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, and a metal tray of offerings in the foreground. Red and orange draped fabrics hang from the pillars, and a small figure in red stands at right beside a golden arch. No living people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesOctober 18 20112011-10-18A shrine in an open pavilion with carved stone pillars and a gilded arched niche. Two large deity murtis stand together: the left one has an orange-red crown-like head covering, a trident-like staff, rudraksha beads and a pink lower garment; the right one wears a jewelled headdress, a red-and-gold garment and ornate necklaces. Between them stands a garland of white and red flowers draped over a seated figure in red and white. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and small bowls with offerings. A standing figure on the right wears a red shawl and holds hands together in a prayer gesture. Turquoise and orange drapes frame the shrine.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large deity murti of two standing figures on a pedestal, one holding a trident and one with raised hand, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers and silver-gold adornments, set beneath a golden arched frame against a teal curtain. In front, a small seated figure in red and orange robes with rudraksha beads sits on a platform with brass vessels, a kalasha, and a garland-draped seat. To the right stands a red-robed statue of a sannyasi figure beside a brass oil lamp. Brass oil lamps flank the platform, and orange and red cloths hang from the pillars. No physical people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red backdrop. Two large gold-faced deity murtis stand side by side: the left figure wears an orange turban and pink-and-black garment, holding a trident and a drum-like object, while the right figure wears a blue-and-purple sari with a black headdress and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, white and purple flower malas. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and a rudraksha mala is draped in white cloth with gold bangles and an orange turban, with brass lamps and offerings in front. No living people are visible.2010-02-09October 12 20112011-10-12A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated in a gilded arched shrine against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one hand, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right has long dark hair, a crown-like ornament, and orange garments. Both are draped in pink rose and marigold garlands, and a blue cloth covers the lower dais. In front, a small white statue in orange robes with a red turban sits on a pink cloth, and a gold pedestal holds a rudraksha-adorned linga-like form. No physical people are visible.2011-09-12A temple shrine with large painted statues of a deity couple seated on a golden throne-like pedestal. The male figure on the left holds a trident and wears a tall orange crown with red and gold garments; the female figure on the right wears a tall crown with a red plume and pink skirt. Both are adorned with white and red garlands and jewelry. In front, a golden kalasha or shivalinga-like object is wrapped in white and red flower garlands. A blue-robed statue sits on a pedestal at lower center, and two more blue-robed figures stand in niches at left and right, one holding garlands. Oil lamps rest on the base, and a pink silk backdrop frames the shrine, with ornate gold arches and grey stone pillars around it.2011-09-01A photograph of a shrine with golden metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne in front of a turquoise draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown and heavy gold necklaces and holds a trident; a consort figure beside him wears red and orange garments and a white jasmine garland. Both are adorned with red rose and yellow marigold garlands. In the foreground a white-draped pedestal bears a large gold bowl, an orange-turbaned figure with rudraksha mala, and a small blue-robed statue seated below with raised hand.2011-09-14