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A 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.

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February 20 20112011-02-20 +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 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 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 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.2011-02-12Photo of a temple shrine with a gilded golden arch behind two large golden deity murti seated on a throne-like platform, draped in orange and red silk and heavily adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and armbands. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses hang around the shrine. In the foreground a white marble statue of a robed saint in red garments, one hand raised in blessing, sits beneath the garlands. Before it stand brass oil lamps, a lit diya flame, a brass kalasha vessel and an incense stick. No living people are visible.2008-10-02Photograph 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.2010-07-15A 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.2011-02-20A golden deity murti group on a raised white-draped platform under an ornate gold arch with an orange satin backdrop. Two figures sit on a throne-like seat: the left figure wears a red turban, a teal-blue tunic with jewelled necklaces, blue trousers, and holds a sword; the right figure wears a green and orange sari, a tall black hair crown and red floral garland, and holds a staff. Between them rests a hooded naga-shaped canopy above a seated figure in a green-and-gold cloth covered in red and yellow garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and front, and gold-tone decorations frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-02-20