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A shrine scene with a large gold-framed arch and gold draped backdrop. Two standing deity murtis with raised arms, one holding a trident, are dressed in red and pink with layered red-and-gold necklaces, marigold garlands and orange headwear, flanking a seated small figure in pink and red robes with a pink cloth on a throne-like seat. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and smaller murtis in red sit in niches. A small white statue in pink with a red cap and pink garments sits at the front. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues or idols.

February 11 2012

A gilded arched shrine framed in ornate golden relief holds a seated pair of deity murtis in front of a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban-crown, silver-white jewellery and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident-like staff, and sits on a golden seat with a yellow cloth. The female figure wears a white-and-gold garment, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and rests a hand on the seat. Between them stands a tall silver-and-gold lingam-shaped vessel draped with red and yellow flower garlands. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine. In the foreground, a small white statue of a sannyasi in orange robes and a white flower garland raises one hand in blessing, with a garland-draped shrine and lamps before it.

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Photograph of an ornately decorated shrine with two large golden-faced deity figures seated on a raised platform under a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a tall crown, a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident, with a yellow silk skirt beneath. The figure on the right wears a red-orange sari, a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and holds a small lotus-like object. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and green flowers. In front, a white marble statue of a seated devotee in orange robes and a turban, hands joined in prayer, is also garlanded. These appear to be statues and no living people are visible.

A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of ornately dressed deity murtis: a male figure in an orange-red turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident, and a female figure in a purple and orange sari with a crescent-topped crown, both decorated with flower garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta blossoms. In front sits a white marble-like seated figure in a blue robe with a rudraksha mala, with a golden pot and a brass-like crown-shaped ornament on a white-draped altar. Brass puja vessels, a bell and a lamp sit in the foreground on the stone platform. The figures are statues, and no living people are visible.

A 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.

A shrine scene centred on a pair of gold-finished deity murti seated under a gilded arch with a deep red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a jewelled necklace and a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower malas. In front, a white marble seated figure in a blue robe and blue turban, wearing a gold pendant on a chain, sits on a gold-banded seat. Brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, a bell and a lamp sit on the altar. No people are visible.

December 28 2011

A 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.

A decorated shrine with two large gold-coloured deity murti seated on a throne backdrop, one holding a trident and the other a staff, both adorned with heavy gold jewellery, red and green garments and garlands of marigold and red flowers. In front, a small white marble figure in a red turban and red garment sits with raised hand on a pedestal, surrounded by garlands, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel. The scene is richly festooned with multicoloured flower garlands and gold-trimmed red draping. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a red velvet backdrop. Two gold-coloured murti figures are seated side by side: the male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a jewelled necklace; the female figure wears a crown, purple and orange sari, and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. Below them stands a white marble statue of a seated figure in blue robes and a blue turban, with a gold chain, its hands in a blessing gesture. Silver puja vessels, a lamp and a small bell sit on the altar in front. The figures are deity murti and a statue, so no living people are present.

June 11 2013