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A photograph of a shrine in a temple with a bright pink backdrop framed by gilded arches. Two gilded metal deity murtis sit on a raised dais: the male figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti, a red and gem-studded necklace and holds a staff and a ritual object, while the female figure wears a turquoise blue garment and jewelled crown and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers. In front of them sits a small white statue of a seated figure in a white head covering, with an orange and red garland, on an orange and gold cushioned seat. Brass pots, bowls and offering vessels sit at the foreground, with a wooden stand at lower left.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and magenta backdrop. Two golden deity murtis sit on a raised seat: the left figure wears a white turban and red-and-gold jewelled garlands and holds a mace-like staff, while the right figure wears a blue garment, a jewelled crown and a red-and-green garland. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang down the front. In the foreground a small white statue of a seated figure in a white head-cloth and orange-red garland sits before brass vessels and an orange cloth. No living people are visible.2011-02-02Photo of a temple shrine dominated by two large gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like seat against a bright magenta backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a white turban, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden mace-like object; the figure on the right wears a blue garment, gold crown and jewellery and holds a flower-like object. Both are draped in red, yellow and purple flower garlands. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated sage in a white turban and orange-red garland sits before brass oil lamps and offering vessels on a table. No physical people are visible.2011-02-02Photograph of a shrine with golden metal deity murtis of a seated male and female pair against a bright pink backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The male figure wears a white turban, white dhoti and a red-and-green beaded garland, holding a mace and a small item; the female figure wears a blue blouse and red skirt with a garland. Their throne has a golden hood-like canopy above a kneeling figure wrapped in orange cloth with a gold band, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below, a small white marble figure in white clothing with an orange-red garland sits in front of brass oil lamps and offering vessels. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A temple shrine photograph dominated by two gilded metal deity murtis seated in an arched golden niche against bright magenta-red drapery. The left figure wears a white turban, a red-jeweled necklace, and holds a club and a small bell-like object; the right figure wears a turquoise blue garment and a crown, with a red-jeweled necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in white cloth and a red-orange garland sits on a throne draped in orange and maroon fabric, with a golden hooded cobra canopy above. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A 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 temple shrine with a gilded arch and a deep pink-red backdrop. Two large gold-toned deity murtis sit enthroned above: the left figure wears a white turban and red-and-gold jewelled necklaces, while the right figure wears a blue blouse, a jewelled crown and red garlands. Directly below, a seated white marble statue in a white cloth and red flower garland sits on an orange-and-red throne. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the throne, and brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and a small white cloth sit in front. No living people are visible.2011-02-02Photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a seated pair of golden deity murtis under an ornate arched frame against a red silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, jewelled necklaces and holds a sceptre and a hand gesture; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange and purple silk and a garland. Both are draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands. A small white figure stands before a brass peetha arch at the base, flanked by silver vessels, a brass lamp and a teal and gold cloth. No living people are visible.2013-07-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing two large deity murtis, one in red and gold with a red turban and crown and one in blue and white with a striped crown, both wearing red-and-white and yellow-and-maroon flower garlands. In front sits a white statue in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a dark blue pendant, with a seated posture and raised hand, wearing a saffron turban and a cobra-hood canopy of gold above its head. Yellow silk drapes the back of the shrine, and an oil lamp sits at the lower right, indicating a worship setting. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2011-02-25A gilded shrine arch framed by red sparkling drapery holds a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a white silk-draped throne. The taller figure on the left wears an orange-red crown with jewelled headdress, holds a trident and other ritual objects, and has multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The figure on the right has long black hair, ornate silver-and-gold necklaces and a dark maroon garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. In front, a small white marble or stone figure with a green turban and rudraksha mala sits beneath the throne. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2011-07-31A 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.2010-08-25July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA 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.2011-02-25 +1 copies