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A photograph of a gilded shrine niche with a golden arch framing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a red-draped throne. The figures wear gold ornaments and crowns, with garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers draped across the seated pair and along the shrine front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with lit flames on the altar ledge and small brass vessels in front. Red and orange curtains hang at the sides and stone carvings decorate the niche. In the lower foreground a single person seated with their back to the camera, wearing a yellow top, faces the shrine.

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December 30 20092009-12-30A gilded shrine with a deity murti seated in the centre, a golden figure in red garments, wearing a crown and a long pearl-style necklace, with a smaller figure alongside. The image is framed by strands of yellow, red and green marigold garlands draped in arches around the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like object on the altar in front. Red curtains with patterned borders hang at the edges. In the lower foreground, two people sit with their backs to the camera, one in yellow clothing, with green leafy plants along the railing.2009-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by grey stone pillars and red curtains. Two deity murtis, one male and one female, sit side by side on a red-draped seat, decorated with yellow, red and green garlands, gold jewellery and a red crown. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with flames burning on the altar and smaller garlands draped along the platform. The head of a small seated figure in white is visible in the lower foreground. A bright green plant frames the bottom edge.2009-12-30A photograph of a shrine altar with a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red-draped throne-like platform, backed by an ornate golden arch framed with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The murtis wear jewelled crowns and necklaces. A large gold kalasha-like object sits at the centre, surrounded by flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, with lit oil lamps and small brass vessels on the altar in front. Red curtains hang at the sides, and a grey carved stone wall frames the shrine. Small string lights decorate the top edge. No people are visible.2009-12-30Interior shrine photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne within an ornate golden arch. The central figure wears a red and green crown and holds a small object in one hand, while the figure beside wears a tall gold crown. Garlands of red, yellow and white flowers drape over both figures and down onto a silver-topped kalasha placed in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white and red seated figure sits at the base below the throne. Dark red curtains and banana leaves frame the shrine, with small oil lamps glowing along the step in front.2009-10-17A lit temple shrine at night with a large golden deity murti seated on a golden throne within an ornate arched frame, adorned with multicolored flower garlands and a golden crown. Red and gold drapes hang behind it, with potted banana plants at each side and rows of brass oil lamps along the platform. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling, and a small figure in a red garment and white head covering sits in the lower foreground beside a lamp, appearing to be a devotee or attendant. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2009-10-17October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesInterior shrine photographed straight on. A large gold-plated deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati, decorated with multicolour flower garlands, stands within an ornate gold arch framed by red drapes. In front is a silver-toned lingam wrapped with garlands, and a small white statue of a seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a flower garland. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass oil lamp sits on the platform. Banana leaves and carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2009-10-17A shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30July 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA shrine niche framed by a golden arch hung with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and green leaves, holding a gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped throne. The main figure wears a gold crown and gold ornaments, with a second gilded figure seated beside it, and a golden kalasha-like object with floral garlands in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with small flames burning at the lower edge, and green fairy lights line the top. Red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible in the frame.2009-12-30October 17 20092009-10-17 +2 copies