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A 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.

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A 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 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.2011-01-31A 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 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 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 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 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.2011-02-11A shrine interior photographed from the front, with a golden arched frame and red satin drapes. At the centre sits a large deity murti pair with gold crowns and yellow-and-purple flower garlands, one figure holding a trident-like staff. In front, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white-draped platform beneath a garland, the figure appearing to be a statue or portrait rather than a live person. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a small golden peetha sit in the foreground, with a standing green-clad figure at the right edge. The setting appears to be an open pavilion with carved stone pillars and greenery visible behind.2011-02-11A photograph of an open-sided shrine with a gilded arched frame and red and pink drapes. Two large gold-coloured deity murtis sit on a raised red-draped seat, one wearing a crown and the other with a tall crown, both adorned with yellow and purple garlands. Below them, a small seated figure in orange robes with a white dhoti-like cloth and a saffron head covering is shown with a hand near the face, placed among brass vessels, a lamp and a tray of flowers. The setting is a temple-like pavilion with stone pillars and trees visible outside. No living people are visible.2011-02-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine inside a stone-pillared pavilion open to greenery on both sides. At the centre stands a large deity murti with a gold-framed arched niche behind it; the figures are dressed in yellow and magenta silk, with a red-and-gold crown and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. A carved stone idol with a red cloth and a garland sits on a white draped platform in front, with a small seated figure in red and a brass kalasha nearby. A small ornate throne-like seat in brass stands on the right, and a low brass lamp is at the left edge. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of an open-sided shrine pavilion with a golden arched frame behind a magenta cloth. Two standing deity murtis with crowns and ornaments, one with a blue lower garment and the other with a yellow garment, are backdropped by the arch. In front, a seated figure in white dhoti and gold waist ornament is garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers, with a mala and a white cloth draped over the seat. Below, a person in an orange robe and orange headwear is seated with hands folded in reverence at the foot of the seat. Brass pots, bells, a kalasha, a small lamp and a chair with a crown-like top sit around the platform, and orange curtains frame the sides. The scene is a pada puja setting. Watermarked copyright text appears in the image corner.2011-02-13 +2 copies