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A stone shrine pavilion with carved granite pillars and a gilded arched niche framing a large deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. The murti is seated with a crown and raised arms, and wears a blue and yellow cloth. In front of it sits a small seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white cloth draped over the platform. Brass lamps, a plate and a kalasha-style vessel sit on the stone platform. A person in an orange wrap stands at the right edge, seen from behind. Orange and red cloth hangs from the pillars.

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A photograph inside a stone temple shrine with carved granite pillars and a gilded arched frame around the central deity murti. Two deity figures with crowns stand flanking a central form, decorated with long marigold-type garlands in purple and orange. Before the shrine, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped seat, flanked by brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot and offering plates. In the right foreground, a person with long dark hair wearing an orange wrap stands with their back to the camera, facing the shrine, apparently in worship. Pink and orange drapes hang at the sides of the shrine.2011-02-13A temple shrine with a golden arch framing a deity murti adorned with orange and yellow garlands, set against a magenta and blue draped backdrop. In the foreground, a man seen from behind with long dark hair wears an orange sannyasi cloth and stands at the granite shrine platform. Brass lamps, vessels and a seated figure in orange robes with a white cloth are placed before the deity. Granite carved pillars and a red-and-orange fabric hang at the sides of the open pavilion.2011-02-13A photograph of a shrine with a deity murti decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, standing before a gold arched frame and a magenta-and-red backdrop. The deity wears a crown and is flanked by a figure in blue and yellow draped cloth. In front, a small seated figure in orange robes and a red cloth before the base of the deity sits on a white-draped platform, with brass vessels, oil lamps, a bowl, and flower offerings on the stone floor. Carved stone pillars frame the open temple pavilion with red curtains at the sides and trees beyond.2011-02-13A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a deity murti with a gold arch behind it, decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple. The central figures wear crowns, jewelry and yellow and pink garments, and one holds a trident-like staff. In front is a small white-draped stand with a red figure and a kalasha-style brass vessel. In the foreground at right, a single person with a shaved or tied head wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl and a rudraksha mala, facing the deity with hands raised in prayer as in puja or darshan. Red curtains frame the shrine.2011-01-31A photograph of a figure in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala standing with hands folded in front of a stone shrine. Behind the stone altar, a deity murti with a trident and red crown, draped in purple and orange cloth, is garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like pot, metal bowls and offerings sit on the altar, with a small blue figure and a white cloth below. The shrine is framed by carved grey stone pillars, a red-and-white striped wall and a red curtain. This is a worship scene, and the figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, shown with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads.2010-10-28 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +3 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA stone temple shrine open on several sides, with carved granite pillars and a wooden ceiling. Inside, a golden deity murti in ornate crown and armour is framed by a golden arch and a red draped backdrop, and is decorated with a thick garland of yellow and orange flowers. In front, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching cloth wrap sits on a white-draped seat. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, plates and offerings stand on the shrine platform. At right foreground, a man with dark hair in an orange-saffron robe kneels with his back to the camera, performing puja at the shrine. Orange curtains hang at the sides.2011-02-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine seen from behind a single person in an orange-saffron garment with long dark wavy hair, who stands with hands joined in prayer facing the shrine. The shrine holds two stone or metal deity murtis dressed in red and pink cloth with garlands of orange, purple and white flowers, one murti wearing a crown. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand on the platform in front, and an ornate stone carved pillar frames the scene with a view of greenery through an open gateway. The setting appears to be a padapuja at a shrine.2010-11-18 +2 copiesA figure in an orange saffron robe stands with back to the camera before a stone shrine hung with marigold garlands and gold ornamental lamps. Inside the shrine sit a pair of deity murtis, one wearing a crown and holding a trident-like staff, the other in a pink draped garment, with a blue-skinned figure in front. Brass oil lamps and a silver plate sit on the stone platform, and carved stone pillars frame the scene with red curtains at the right. The figure appears to be a sannyasi or devotee performing puja; their face is not visible, so their identity is not established.2010-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 03 20112011-11-03March 16 20132013-03-16