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A dimly lit temple shrine photographed as a photo of a sanctum. Two seated deity murti figures sit side by side on a raised platform beneath a gilded arch framed by marigold garlands. The figures wear red and white garments, layered necklaces, and crowns or headdresses, and one holds a ceremonial staff. Smaller figures in red stand at the sides, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Orange and red drapes hang on the pillars.

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A temple shrine photographed in dim lighting, with a central deity murti seated on a throne under a gold arch. The figure wears a red and gold crown, layered bead necklaces, and red-and-white draped garments, and holds ritual objects in raised hands. Garlands of orange and white flowers frame the arch and deity. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha-like vessel sits at the centre, and red curtains hang to the sides. A smaller seated figure in red appears at the lower left, and a bead mala drapes down the centre. No living person is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2011-07-17July 17 20112011-07-17A dimly lit temple shrine shows two seated deity murtis decorated with flower garlands, one in a red and gold crown and red garments holding a staff, the other in a dark crown and red dress. Between them stands a Shiva lingam wrapped in garlands, with brass oil lamps on stands flanking the shrine and a smaller figure in red at the base. Carved stone pillars and an arched gold-framed niche surround the shrine, with a teal backdrop and orange cloth hangings at the sides. No physical people are visible.2011-07-17July 17 20112011-07-17January 24 20132013-01-24November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche framing two deity murtis, one with a red turban and a tall crown, the other with a golden crown, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers. The figures stand on a pink and red cloth-draped platform with a decorated lingam-like form in front. Brass oil lamps (dipa) stand on either side, and a smaller devotional figure in orange sits in a side niche. The stone walls are carved with floral and figural motifs. No physical people are present.2013-01-24December 29 20082008-12-29A night photograph of a stone-pillared open mandapa with a raised platform holding two deity murtis seated side by side on a throne. Both figures wear ornate crowns, gold jewellery and garlands; the seated figure on the left has a crown with a red and gold ornament, and a decorated kalasha or ornamental pot stands in front. Red, pink and orange silk drapes fall over the seat, with long green, red and white garlands framing the figures. Lighting is warm and spot-lit against a dark background, and the carved pillars and ceiling are visible. No people are present.November 20 20112011-11-20A temple-style shrine photographed in a hall with blue-lit stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, one with a crown and trident-like weapon and one in red and gold garments, both draped in marigold and yellow-green garlands and framed by a gilded arch. In front, a seated figure in an orange-brown cloth and white dhoti with gold border sits on a raised peetha, with a vessel of offerings and brass lamps arranged around. Potted green plants and pink flowers flank the altar. The two deity figures are statues, not living people, and no one else is visibly present.2010-07-28 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +2 copies