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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and teal curtain behind two large metal deity murtis seated together on a pink-draped platform. The taller figure wears a red turban, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces and holds ritual objects; the figure beside it wears a white and purple sari with gold jewellery. In front, a small white and yellow seated figure in a yellow robe and blue beaded mala sits on a white-draped stand, surrounded by yellow, purple and red flower garlands and a dark rudraksha-style garland. Brass oil lamps, a bowl of red offerings and metal vessels stand on the floor before the shrine. No living people are visible.

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February 25 20112011-02-25A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised throne-like seat, with a red-and-orange crowned figure with four arms and a female figure in pink and white garments, both adorned with heavy gold-toned necklaces and marigold garlands in yellow and purple. In front, a smaller golden seated figure in yellow robes and a marigold garland is offered flowers, with brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass vessels on the step. To the right, a golden arched niche holds a standing figure in a purple turban and purple dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, set against an orange drape. Teal drapes and ornate gold and stone carved pillars frame the shrine.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a large sculpted deity pair, a four-armed figure in red and gold seated beside a consort in white and purple, both adorned with red and orange garlands and gold necklaces. Below them a black Shiva lingam with a silver face and yellow-and-orange cloth is decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In front stand brass lamps, a kalasha, bells and offering plates. To the right, a small arched niche holds a standing statue in a purple turban and purple-blue dhoti with a bead necklace. A seated yellow-robed statue sits at the base. Turquoise drapes frame the golden arch, with pink silk draping the lower figures.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame with a red backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand at the top: the male figure wears an orange turban and red-gold jewellery and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a pink and purple sari and ornate necklaces. Below them, a white marble seated figure in an orange robe and orange head cloth is garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sit brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, a small oil lamp and a plate of white flowers. No living people are visible.2010-08-25September 13 20112011-09-13August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20122012-02-11A decorated shrine with a large gilded arch frames a central seated figure in orange saffron robes, wearing a golden band, a red-orange turban and garlands of white and marigold flowers, with a gold and red crown or headdress above. The figure's face and hands appear white and sculpted. Behind stand two large dark metallic deity murti, one holding a trident and wearing jewelled necklaces, the other in a red and gold sari with garlands. Brass oil lamps, kalasha pots, a bowl of white flowers, rudraksha-style beads and brass vessels sit on the altar in front. A small framed image of a figure in blue appears at the right, garlanded.2009-06-01A temple shrine photograph dominated by two large gilded deity murtis under a golden arch against a bright red-pink backdrop. The taller murti wears a pink turban, a crown and a red-and-gold garland and holds a mace-like staff; the female murti wears a turquoise blue blouse and red skirt with a crown and sword. Between them a broad orange-draped peetha holds a plain brass-banded dais with an orange and gold cloth, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated figure with folded hands and a red-orange garland sits on the altar. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels occupy the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch housing two deity murtis, a male and a female figure, both with crowns and ornaments, dressed in yellow and magenta garments with flower garlands. In front of them sits a white and red-robed statue of a seated figure in a red shawl with a red turban and a bead necklace, wearing a flower garland, on a small platform. Flanking the shrine are smaller red-dressed figures in niches, with a golden canopy above and orange draped cloth behind. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A 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 20112011-10-12