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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded murti figures under a golden arch, draped in orange cloth. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is dressed in a yellow and pink skirt with a green blouse. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and holds a long trident-tipped staff. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower malas. In the foreground, a small white statue of a seated sage in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a pedestal beside a brass oil lamp and a white cloth. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with two large metallic deity murtis seated side by side under an arched golden canopy. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a teal blouse and a yellow skirt with a pink shawl, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and wears a mala of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, red and maroon dress, and holds a staff, with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers draped over both. Between them sits a green-and-gold seated figure in a pink turban. In the foreground, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha beads is positioned beside a silver oil lamp and a white draped altar with a dark velvet cloth and jewelled necklace. No living 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.2011-01-31Photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded metal deity murtis standing beneath an ornate golden arch against an orange drape. The figure on the left wears a red and orange crown, a pink and yellow-trimmed garment and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and carries a staff. Both are heavily garlanded with red, yellow and purple flowers. In front, a seated white marble statue of a sage wears an orange robe and white beaded necklace, with a silver kalasha-style lamp and a brass bell on the floor. White cloth and a silver-embroidered cushion are placed on the altar.2011-01-31Photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded metal deity murtis standing in an arched niche draped with orange cloth. The murti on the left wears a red and gold crown, a yellow lower garment with a pink shawl, and holds a trident; the one on the right wears a crown with a dark shawl and holds a spear-like staff. Between them sits a smaller seated murti draped in a green and gold garment with a large orange turban and green emerald-style ornaments, surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. A small white figure in orange robes and a white turban sits at the lower right on a pedestal, with a brass oil lamp nearby. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis standing in an arched niche, one holding a trident and the other a long staff. Both are adorned with marigold and rose garlands and jewelled ornaments. In front, a seated silver-white statue of a robed figure wearing a red-orange shawl and a rudraksha-style white bead mala sits on a pedestal. Its head is covered by a red-orange turban. Brass oil lamps and a yellow silk-draped figure occupy the foreground, and gold-patterned walls frame the scene.2011-01-31Photograph of a decorated shrine with two large golden metal deity murti standing behind a central throne-like seat draped with a red and maroon turban-like cloth and framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. The murti on the left wears a red and gold crown, a turquoise dress and a yellow skirt, holding a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and carries a long spear-like staff. In front stands a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange-red robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a red turban. A brass oil lamp stands at the base. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for worship. Two large gilded metal deity figures stand behind a central altar: the figure on the left has four arms, a red and gold crown, and holds a trident and a small pot, wearing a pink and yellow skirt, while the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and holds a long staff. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. In front, a tall ornamental seat holds a decorated object wrapped in an orange and maroon cloth with a green silk base, surrounded by a marigold and rose garland. A white statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and a red turban, with a white beaded mala, sits at the lower right. A brass oil lamp stands on the platform. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a golden arched shrine holding a pair of large metal deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The taller figure on the left has four arms, holds a trident and a drum-like object, and wears a red turban with a yellow skirt and pink wrap, while the figure on the right holds a long spear and wears a crown and jewelry. In front stands a small white statue of a seated sage in orange robes with a red turban, beside a white draped table, a brass lamp and a striped cloth. Ornate gold framing and carved stone pillars surround the shrine.2011-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame with a red backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand at the top: the male figure wears an orange turban and red-gold jewellery and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a pink and purple sari and ornate necklaces. Below them, a white marble seated figure in an orange robe and orange head cloth is garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sit brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, a small oil lamp and a plate of white flowers. No living people are visible.2010-08-25A gilded arched shrine framing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis, a male figure with a crown, crescent and trident and a female figure in a red-orange sari, standing on a golden platform decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood behind it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold necklace sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-09-27A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21A gilded shrine arch frames two large golden deity murti standing on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a crescent, a red-and-green sari, and jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the figures. In front, a smaller seated white figure in a blue robe and orange turban sits before a white cloth, adorned with a gold necklace and garland, with brass lamps, a kalasha and incense holders on the altar below. No living people are visible.2009-12-11