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A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a golden arched frame around a pair of large metallic deity murtis standing on a raised platform. The central figures wear crowns, garlands of marigolds in yellow, purple and red, and yellow and pink silk drapes. One holds a trident-like staff and the other a ceremonial rod. Below, a white marble seated figure dressed in an orange-red robe and a turban sits at the base, with a garland draped over it, and a folded white and striped cloth lies beside. Smaller gilt shrines with a deity figure stand at the sides. No living people are visible in the scene.

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A shrine photograph of a gilded deity pair beneath an ornate golden arch in a temple hall. Two large statues stand side by side on a raised platform, both draped with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The figure at left has a red and gold crown and holds a small hand drum; the figure at right wears a purple garment and holds a tall staff. Between them sits a smaller white-marble statue of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and rudraksha beads, wearing an orange turban, with a kalasha-like offering in front. Yellow silk drapes and a white cloth with striped borders cover the platform. A small golden figure stands at the far right and a brass vessel sits at lower left. The statues are sculptural depictions, not physical people.2011-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch housing two deity murtis, a male and a female figure, both with crowns and ornaments, dressed in yellow and magenta garments with flower garlands. In front of them sits a white and red-robed statue of a seated figure in a red shawl with a red turban and a bead necklace, wearing a flower garland, on a small platform. Flanking the shrine are smaller red-dressed figures in niches, with a golden canopy above and orange draped cloth behind. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A shrine inside a stone temple pavilion with a gold-framed arched niche. Two deity murtis stand together in the centre, one a four-armed figure in a red crown and yellow-and-pink garments, the other wearing a tall gold crown and holding a staff, both draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands. A small white-clad figure seated on a white cloth with red-striped border sits in front of them, with a silver lamp stand and brass vessels nearby. No people are present.2011-01-31A golden-arched shrine in an open pavilion holds a central deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller attendant figures. Garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers hang over the figures. The central deity wears a green dress and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a maroon garment. In front, a seated red-robed figure sits on a white-draped platform with a red-and-white cloth, a brass kalasha-style vessel and an oil lamp nearby. Pillars with carved stone and sheer red and orange curtains frame the shrine, and greenery shows through the open sides. No people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a shrine inside an open pavilion with carved stone pillars and an arched golden frame. Two large deity murtis stand at the centre, one with a red crown and one with a tall crown, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, wearing gold ornaments, with a pink cloth and a yellow skirt. A seated white-and-red statue of a sage with a mala stands in front on a white cloth, garlanded, flanked by a small throne-shaped image on the right. Brass vessels and red cloths surround the altar. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A shrine with a golden arched frame housing a multi-armed deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by a second figure in a gold-yellow lower garment and purple-maroon top with a trident-like staff. Below, a small white seated figure in red robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white-draped pedestal, adorned with marigold and purple garlands. Gold-yellow and red drapery frames the scene, with a small brass kalasha and lamp at the base. No physical people are present; all figures are statues.2011-01-31A temple shrine photographed from below, with a large gilded arch framing a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a throne over a red silk backdrop. The two gold figures wear crowns and jeweled necklaces; the figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon. A white statue draped in saffron and wearing a saffron turban sits in front, adorned with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers and a dark green-and-gold backrest. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a flower-filled plate and a book on a wooden stand sit on the stone platform below. A white dhoti with teal border lies over the seat. No living people are visible.2011-02-11A temple shrine photographed from the front. A pair of large deity murtis stand in a golden arched niche draped with orange cloth; both are dressed in yellow and pink silk skirts, with gold crowns, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and ornamental necklaces. A small white marble seated figure in saffron-orange cloth with a turban sits at the base, garlanded in yellow and purple flowers, with a white cloth and a red-and-white striped cloth draped on the platform. Brass vessels and a small gold shrine stand at the sides. No people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded metal deity murtis, one with multiple arms holding a trident and a drum-like instrument, the other with a tall crown and a spear-like staff, both dressed in yellow and pink silks and draped with yellow, purple, red and white flower garlands. In front of them sits a small white marble figure of a seated devotee-like sage in a saffron-red robe with a prayer-like pose and a red turban, beside a silver lamp, bell and a striped cloth. Ornate gold arch frames the shrine. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine containing a deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-arched altar. Two main figures with crowns and multiple arms stand behind a central shivalinga-like form draped with garlands of yellow, purple and orange flowers. The figures wear yellow and pink silk drapes and ornate jewellery. A small red-robed seated figure, possibly a priest statue, sits at the base with a marble tray. Silver bells, a small lamp and a red-framed side shrine with a smaller figure are visible. Red and orange curtains frame the open pavilion, with trees beyond. No living people are present.2011-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch enclosing two large deity murtis in an alcove with a draped orange-and-red backdrop. The central figure wears a red and gold crown and is adorned with multicoloured garlands and a gold necklace; a golden staff stands beside the shrine. A smaller seated figure in red robes with a white beaded necklace sits at the front on a white draped platform, with purple and yellow garlands hanging down. Yellow and magenta cloths drape the shrine, and a small gold-framed figure stands at the right. No physical people are present.2011-01-31A shrine interior with a gilded arch framing a red and magenta draped backdrop. Two large gilded deity murti stand at the rear, one crowned and holding a trident-like object; they are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front is a seated figure in a red turban and gold waist ornament, also garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, seated on a white-draped platform. Below, a small white marble statue in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head cloth sits in front. Brass pots, a lamp and offering vessels sit on the platform, and a small gilded figure stands on the right. Columns of grey stone flank the open pavilion, with trees visible through the side openings.2011-02-11