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A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-style canopy with carved stone pillars and a gold-arched niche. Two large deity murtis stand side by side in the niche, draped with long garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves; the figure on the left wears a white turban and crown, the one on the right a white dhoti and ornate jewellery. In front, a small seated white-clad figure with a white turban and long garland sits on a white-draped platform, with a gold-rimmed peetha-style base and offering vessels below. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides, and red and orange cloth drapes frame the scene.

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December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21 +1 copiesA temple shrine under an open-sided stone pavilion with saffron curtains and carved pillars. Central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati stands on a white draped platform, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strings. A small white-robed figure with a crown sits in the foreground shrine space, flanked by brass oil lamps (diyas) and a brass kalasha. Offerings and a tiger-striped mat lie in front. No living people are visible in the shrine. The arched gold border frames the figures.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA temple-style shrine pavilion decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two deity murtis stand under a golden arch: a figure with a crown and ornate jewellery beside a figure in a white sari-like garment with gold jewellery. A white-robed seated figure with a white turban, gold necklace and flower garland sits in front of them, with brass oil lamps on both sides and a copper kalasha, offering bowls and a cushion on the floor. Orange and red cloth drapes frame the pavilion. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with a seated pair of painted deity murti dressed in red garments and crowns, one holding a ceremonial gesture, flanked by long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms. A small seated figure in red clothing and a red-and-gold garland sits at the base, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at the right beside red drapes and carved stone pillars. No living people are visible, and the shrine appears to be a decorated ritual setting.2010-12-22Photo of a temple shrine with a deity murti pair in red and gold garments, adorned with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, seated on a red-draped throne. In the foreground, a small seated statue in saffron robes with folded hands, also garlanded, sits before brass vessels, a plate of flowers, a brass lamp and a bowl of offerings on the stone floor. Stone pillars and a carved arch frame the shrine, with red curtains and greenery behind.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22December 23 20102010-12-23December 21 20102010-12-21A shrine canopy decorated with red drapes and layered marigold, yellow and purple garlands. Centrally seated is a white-marble figure in red robes and a red turban with rudraksha-style beads and garlands, its hands raised in blessing, placed before a larger elaborate murti with a crown and ornate red garments. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand, and bowls of flowers and fruit sit on the floor, and a white-draped table stands to the left. No people are visible; the figures are statues and the scene reflects a puja or birthday honouring setup.2010-12-22A shrine interior with red and orange draped cloth on both sides and a stone arch framing a pair of painted statues of deities in red and gold garments. The taller figure holds a staff-like implement and a hand raised in blessing, and a crown is visible; the other figure wears a red blouse and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a red-clad murti or stone figure covered in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a silver-toned mask-like face and a brass lamp to the right. Oil lamps and a white cloth-covered table sit at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22A photograph of a shrine within a stone temple arch, framed by a gold-edged archway and draped with a multicolored garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Two gilded deity murti sit on a raised red and gold seat under the arch: the figure on the left wears a red turban and crown and holds a trident-like object, while the figure on the right wears a red sari-like garment with a black crown and holds a small object. In front, a smaller seated figure in red and white holds a hand raised in blessing and wears a rudraksha mala. Red drapes hang on both sides, a brass oil lamp stands at right, and flower petals lie on the floor with a white-covered table at left.2010-12-22