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A gilded arched shrine framed by ornate gold carving holds two figures seated on a white-draped platform before a deep orange backdrop. The figure on the left, in red turban, blue dhoti and gold ornaments, holds a sword and a staff, with a large rudraksha-style chest garland; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari, a crown with gemstones and red floral garlands. Both appear to be deity murtis rather than living people. Below them a small figure in orange and green cloth with a red flower garland sits in front of a golden cobra-hooded canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a gold peacock-topped stand at each edge.

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A gilded temple shrine with an ornate golden arch frames two large deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti-style lower garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and a golden crown, holding a sword and a golden implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, a green sari with gold border, and a red garland around the neck. Beneath them a smaller murti or ritual figure is draped in red flower garlands, an orange and green cloth, gold bangles and a gold waist band. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a hanging ornament of green stones hangs above.2011-02-20Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat within a gold-carved arch, set against a copper-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti, a teal-and-gold garland of tiered necklaces, and raises a sword, with another hand held in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a black crowned headdress, green and orange sari, and jeweled necklaces, holding a long staff. Red marigold garlands drape both figures and the seat, with brass oil lamps flanking the arch. No living people are visible.2011-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a raised white-draped throne against an orange-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a teal garment, blue trousers and gold footwear, holding a sword and a gold object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a green sari with orange border, and a red garland. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange and green garments with a gold waist band, adorned with red and yellow garlands, sits on the white cloth. A small white-clad statue in green rests in the foreground beside brass oil lamps and bowls. Ornate brass lamps stand at each side. No living people are visible.2011-02-20A golden shrine arch frames a tableau of deity murti. Two gilded figures sit at the back: the left wears a red turban and a blue garment with a sword raised, and the right wears a green sari with red garland and jewelry. In front, a seated figure is draped in orange and green cloth with a red and gold garland and a jeweled crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a seated white statue in green robes with a mala sits at the bottom. The scene shows a decorated altar setting, with no living people visible.2011-02-20Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side against a copper-brown draped backdrop with an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban, a blue garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a curved sword in one hand while a gold hand gestures beside it. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a green and gold sari, and a long red flower garland with a large jewelled necklace. In the foreground, a silver tray holds a row of green-stoned gold fingertip-like ornaments. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2011-02-20 +1 copiesTwo ornately dressed metal deity murtis stand together on a gilded arched shrine with a red sparkling curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a ceremonial staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing, and is draped in a blue lower garment. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange garment, and layered necklaces. Both are adorned with white and orange flower garlands, and an ornate gold lamp-like tray with green jewelled finials sits in front.2011-08-02Photograph of a shrine niche framed by ornate gold arch carvings and red drapery, showing two large painted deity statues standing side by side. The figure on the left is male, wearing an orange turban and crown, a red and gold ornamented chest piece with layered necklaces, and holding a ritual drum-like object; the figure on the right is female, wearing a black crown-like headdress, gold necklaces, a white and gold sari with blue skirt-like drapery, and holding a hand in blessing. Both wear garlands of yellow and red flowers. Between them sits a small figure in orange and white with a kalasha-like metallic vessel and a brass lamp on the left. These are statues, not living people.2008-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis seated behind a central figure. The left murti wears a red turban and blue garments and holds a sword, while the right murti wears a green sari and ornate jewellery and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with red flowers. In front, a seated figure wearing an orange-and-green cloth draped with a large red and white garland, with a crown-like golden headpiece, sits on a white cloth-covered seat. Below, a white figure in a green garment with a rudraksha mala sits beside brass oil lamps and kalasha-style brass vessels. No living people are clearly visible; the figures are statues and murtis.2011-02-20Photograph of a temple sanctum shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of deity murtis. The taller murti holds a trident and wears an orange-and-red turban with green and gold ornamentation, while the consort murti wears a purple and yellow sari with layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a shivalinga-style base with a silver covering sits in front, decorated with flowers. No people are visible.2009-12-16A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a gilded peetha before a bright orange curtain within an ornate gold-leaf arch. The figure on the left is a male deity with a golden face, a tall crown, a trident raised in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, wearing a blue dhoti, a white and blue beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green and gold sari with a tall ornate headdress, a red garland and elaborate jewelry. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like base with a green leaf offering sits in front.2013-09-19June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-framed altar against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent moon, carries a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a blue dhoti with a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-orange sari and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both are draped with red, yellow and green garlands. In front sits a gold ornate kalasha-shaped vessel with a bull-shaped gold base and green stones, flanked by gold oil lamps. Setting is a temple shrine, with the deities worshipped in a darshan setting.2010-07-08