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A 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.

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A temple shrine photograph with a gilded arch framing a large deity murti in red and orange garments, holding a trident-like staff and a raised hand, adorned with a gold crown and multicolour marigold garlands. Below, a white-draped altar holds a seated white statue wearing a green-and-saffron turban, green robe, beaded necklace and gold waistband, with a marigold garland draped across the figure. Red satin hangings, carved stone pillars and a small green seated figure in a side niche complete the scene. This is a statue, so no physical people are present.2011-02-12A shrine interior photographed from the front, with a golden arched frame and red satin drapes. At the centre sits a large deity murti pair with gold crowns and yellow-and-purple flower garlands, one figure holding a trident-like staff. In front, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white-draped platform beneath a garland, the figure appearing to be a statue or portrait rather than a live person. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a small golden peetha sit in the foreground, with a standing green-clad figure at the right edge. The setting appears to be an open pavilion with carved stone pillars and greenery visible behind.2011-02-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a red silk backdrop. Behind the central figure stand two large metal deity murtis, one with multiple arms and a blue cloth, the other in orange garments. In front, a white marble seated figure in a green saffron-toned robe, a green turban and a bead necklace holds one hand raised in blessing. The figure is draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Before the image sit brass oil lamps, a silver bowl and a folded orange cloth on a white cloth-covered platform, under a dark wooden ceiling.2011-02-12A 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 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.2011-02-08A golden-arched shrine in an open pavilion holds a central deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller attendant figures. Garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers hang over the figures. The central deity wears a green dress and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a maroon garment. In front, a seated red-robed figure sits on a white-draped platform with a red-and-white cloth, a brass kalasha-style vessel and an oil lamp nearby. Pillars with carved stone and sheer red and orange curtains frame the shrine, and greenery shows through the open sides. No people are visible.2011-01-31A shrine interior with a gilded arch framing a red and magenta draped backdrop. Two large gilded deity murti stand at the rear, one crowned and holding a trident-like object; they are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front is a seated figure in a red turban and gold waist ornament, also garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, seated on a white-draped platform. Below, a small white marble statue in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head cloth sits in front. Brass pots, a lamp and offering vessels sit on the platform, and a small gilded figure stands on the right. Columns of grey stone flank the open pavilion, with trees visible through the side openings.2011-02-11A 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 temple shrine photographed from below, with a large gilded arch framing a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a throne over a red silk backdrop. The two gold figures wear crowns and jeweled necklaces; the figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon. A white statue draped in saffron and wearing a saffron turban sits in front, adorned with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers and a dark green-and-gold backrest. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a flower-filled plate and a book on a wooden stand sit on the stone platform below. A white dhoti with teal border lies over the seat. No living people are visible.2011-02-11A photograph of an open-sided shrine with a gilded arched frame and red and pink drapes. Two large gold-coloured deity murtis sit on a raised red-draped seat, one wearing a crown and the other with a tall crown, both adorned with yellow and purple garlands. Below them, a small seated figure in orange robes with a white dhoti-like cloth and a saffron head covering is shown with a hand near the face, placed among brass vessels, a lamp and a tray of flowers. The setting is a temple-like pavilion with stone pillars and trees visible outside. No living people are visible.2011-02-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a throne, draped in red and magenta cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple marigold flowers. Below them, a white-robed figure with an orange turban sits on the seat, with a seated orange-robed statue in front of it wearing a garland and a white dhoti and teal-bordered cloth nearby. Brass vessels, an oil lamp and a small green-clad figure stand in the side shrine, with red curtains and carved stone pillars around. No living people are visible. The orange-robed seated figure is a statue, so the candidate is a depiction rather than a person present.2011-02-11A shrine inside a stone temple pavilion with a gold-framed arched niche. Two deity murtis stand together in the centre, one a four-armed figure in a red crown and yellow-and-pink garments, the other wearing a tall gold crown and holding a staff, both draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands. A small white-clad figure seated on a white cloth with red-striped border sits in front of them, with a silver lamp stand and brass vessels nearby. No people are present.2011-01-31