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A photograph of an open-sided granite shrine with carved pillars and a golden arched frame around a pink and red backdrop. Inside stands a deity murti flanked by two female figures in green and teal sarees, with a red-gold crown on the central figure. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang across the central figure and a white cloth drapes the platform below. Two small red-cushioned stands sit on either side, and a small devotional figure appears beside the base. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a stone-pillared temple shrine open to the air, with orange curtains on the sides. Inside an arched gilded niche stands a deity murti with multiple heads and arms, flanked by two figures in green and teal garments, all draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A white cloth covers the base below the figure. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine, and a small decorated pedestal stands at the right. No physical people are visible.2011-02-08A photograph of an open-sided temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a pink backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand side by side, one with a crown and a red-and-gold ornamented face, the other in green and gold garments, both draped in long marigold-and-pink garlands. A small white-and-green cloth-covered figure sits on the platform below, with a golden kalasha-like vessel at the centre. Orange curtains hang at the sides and stone pillars support the roof, with trees visible beyond the railing. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-02-08A stone shrine with carved pillars and a grey granite base under an open pavilion roof, framed by orange and saffron curtains on both sides. Inside, a central deity murti stands in a niche with a pink backdrop and a gold arched frame, flanked by two female figures in teal and green garments. Multicoloured flower garlands drape the central figure, and a white cloth covers the platform in front. No people are visible.2011-02-08A photograph of a temple shrine under an open pavilion with a stone-pillared roof. Behind an arched gilded frame stands a deity murti with a crown and a pink backdrop, flanked by a female figure in a green sari and a figure in green. Long garlands of yellow and purple marigolds hang across the central figure, and a white cloth covers the base of the shrine. Orange and red curtains frame the sides, with trees and a railing visible beyond. A small seated figure in green and a small shrine piece sit at the lower edges. No living people are visible; the figures are statues or murtis.2011-02-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by carved stone pillars and an open-sided pavilion. Within the niche stands a deity murti with an elephant head and a red crown, flanked by two standing female figures in green and teal skirts with crowns and a red-and-gold headdress. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang across the figures, and a pink cloth backdrop fills the niche. Orange and yellow curtains hang at the sides, and a small figure in a pink sari sits on a red-draped stand to the right. Lush trees are visible beyond the open sides.2011-02-08October 24 20122012-10-24A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by a magenta backdrop. Two large deity murti stand side by side, one with a crown and holding a trident-like staff, the other in a crown with green draped garments, both wearing yellow and white marigold garlands. Below them a seated white figure with a green garment is garlanded, and a smaller pink-clad figure sits on a small throne at the right. Orange curtains hang at the pillared sides, with a white cloth draped over a platform in front. No people are visible in the scene.2011-02-08A stone shrine with carved grey pillars, gold-framed arch and orange curtains holds two deity murtis dressed with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The standing figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange headdress and green skirt; the figure on the right wears a purple garment and a crown-like headpiece. Brass lamp stands and offerings in front of the altar, with a red railing around the shrine.2009-12-16Photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch framing a red curtain. Two large painted deity murtis stand at the back, one with raised hand holding a trident-like implement, the other in a crown and ornate jewellery, both in red and white garments. A smaller figure in a gilded alcove on the right is draped in green and garlanded. In the foreground a seated figure is garlanded with marigolds, with a kalasha-like vessel and oil lamps on the floor and flower offerings. No people are visible.2013-09-20A photograph of an open-sided stone shrine with grey carved pillars and an orange-brown fabric drape on each side. Inside stands a group of deity murtis under an arched gold frame, with a central figure wearing a red and orange garland and a crown, flanked by figures in green and teal robes. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings and a small plate of prasad sit on the stone platform in front. Green leaf festoons hang along the roof edge. No people are visible; the only figures are sculpted or painted murtis.2011-10-29A photograph of a shrine inside an open-sided stone temple pavilion. At the centre, a large golden arch frames a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and multiple arms, flanked by a red and pink backdrop. Garlands of marigolds and green leaves hang across the figures. In front, a white draped platform holds a small seated statue wearing a green garment and a green turban, with a mala necklace and an orange cloth. Brass vessels, a small lamp and a bowl sit on the stone floor in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-02-12A stone shrine with carved granite pillars and an arched gold-framed niche holding deity murti statues, one seated figure in red crown and garlands flanked by a female figure in gold ornaments, with a smaller figure in blue. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang across the murti, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. White cloth covers a platform in front, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like bowl. No people are visible; the shrine is empty of devotees.2010-10-28 +2 copies