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A richly decorated temple shrine with gold-embossed arch and brass oil lamps. Two large gilded deity murtis sit in the background; the one on the left holds a sword and wears a red turban and blue dhoti, the one on the right wears a green sari and red garland. In front, a seated figure in orange and green silk with a green-and-orange turban, red and yellow flower garlands, a kundalam-style jewelled collar and a snake-hood crown rests on a white-draped seat. Below, a white statue in a green shawl holds a rudraksha mala and a small book. Brass lamps, a kalasha and puja vessels stand on the altar. No living people are visible.

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February 20 20112011-02-20A photograph of a shrine in a temple-like hall with a gilded arch and red drapery. Two large golden deity murti stand behind, one with a red turban and sword, the other in green silk with red garlands. In front, a seated figure wears an orange and green cloth, a jeweled headband and red and yellow flower garlands, seated on a silver-draped throne with a cobra hood above. Before it, a white marble statue in a green shawl and rudraksha mala gestures with raised hand. Brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels sit in the foreground.2011-02-20A 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.2011-02-20A photograph of a temple shrine dominated by large gilded deity murtis under an ornate golden arch with a deep orange-red backdrop. Two large figures sit behind, one in blue trousers and a green sari-like garment holding a long staff, the other with a crown and jewelled ornaments. In the foreground, a seated white statue wearing an olive-green shawl, a green turban with a red tilak, and a rudraksha mala sits beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy, garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers. Brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand before the shrine. No living people are visible.2011-02-20A gilded shrine arch frames a seated figure in an orange-and-gold garment with a green sash and an orange-and-green turban, wearing red and white flower garlands and a jeweled collar. Behind, two large golden deity murtis stand or sit on a red draped backdrop, one holding a sword and the other in a green and gold sari-like dress with a red garland. In front, a small white statue in green robes with a rudraksha-style bead mala and a green cloth over its head sits with raised hand. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-like vessel and brass lamp stands surround the platform, with a white cloth draped over the seat. The photograph is a copyright-marked image of the shrine arrangement.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.2011-02-20A 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.2011-02-20September 27 20112011-09-27A photograph of a shrine arrangement inside a temple hall, showing deity murti rather than living people. Two bronze-coloured standing figures stand at the top: the left wears a red turban, layered silver-look necklaces and a dark garment, while the right wears a green and red skirt with a red bodice and bangles, and holds a shallow metal bowl. Seated in front is a deity murti with a red turban, a tilak-marked forehead, a gold pendant and a dark blue garment with silver ornaments. A white marble figure in orange robes with a red headband sits at the lower left, raising one hand. The whole group is draped in thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and maroon flowers. A brass oil lamp sits on a white cloth at the base, beside a striped white and maroon cloth.2007-12-25A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised white-draped seat before a red curtain within an ornate gilded arch. The taller figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the figure beside it wears a dark cloth and ornate jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower chains. In front, a small green-robed seated figure with a rudraksha mala holds a ritual object. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels, pink flowers, a folded maroon cloth and a small brass lamp sit on the floor in the foreground. No physical people are visible, and no identifiable figure is present in person.2011-07-31A 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.2011-02-12Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti pair seated in the back: a figure with a crown, trident-like emblem and ornate jewelled necklaces, and a consort figure in a white and gold garment with rich jewellery. In front, a large white statue of a seated figure is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, wears an orange headcloth, a white-and-maroon brocade shawl with a gold waist band, and holds a rudraksha-style bead mala. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass lamp and vessel sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-15