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A photograph of a temple shrine at night with stone pillars and orange curtains. Two deity murtis sit on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, gold ornaments and red silk. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a small tray of offerings and scattered flower petals in front. No living people are visible in the frame.

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December 31 20112011-12-31October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch backdrop and carved stone pillars. Two deity murtis are seated under the arch, one in red with a red headdress and the other in a crown-like headdress, both decorated with thick garlands of yellow and red flowers. A red-and-gold cloth hangs behind them and a smaller golden shrine stands to the right. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings sit on the stone platform in front. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-06November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne, adorned with red crowns, jewelled necklaces and marigold garlands. Gold lamps stand on both sides against orange curtains. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits before the altar, with white cloths and brass vessels nearby. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling. The scene reflects a temple ritual setting.2010-11-21October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA golden shrine niche framed by an ornate gold arch holds a large golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne, with a red-and-gold crown on the figure and jewelled garlands. Red drapes flank the niche. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a silver-and-gold kalasha sits before the deity, decorated with marigold and purple garlands. In the foreground a seated figure in orange robes, appearing to be a sannyasi in saffron clothing and seen from behind, sits before the altar. Appearance-based label: a person cannot be confirmed from the seated figure, so the figure is described as a sannyasi in orange robes.2010-11-21A photograph of a decorated temple shrine at night, lit by warm lamps. Two deity murtis are seated side by side on a gold-trimmed throne with red and gold draped cloth, garlanded with multicolour flower strands in red, yellow, green and purple. A small shivalinga-style object sits in the central golden bowl before them, with a kalasha-like pot at the right. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the arch and pillars are framed with fresh flowers and orange drapes. A small white statue of a seated figure sits at the base among floral offerings. No living people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNovember 06 20112011-11-06October 11 20102010-10-11A stone temple shrine lit warmly from above, with carved granite pillars framing a golden arch. Inside sit two deity murti with dark faces and tall crowns, one with a trident, draped in red, orange and yellow cloth and wreathed in marigold and yellow garlands. In front, a seated figure in white robes and a white head covering receives the scene, with a golden peetha-style seat. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, brass bowls, a plate and small offerings sit on the stone platform. No living people are visible.2011-12-27