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Night photograph of an open white stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars and a dark red curtain on each side, its roof topped by a white stone bull figures. A banner strung across the front reads DHYANAPEETAM in red letters with blue and yellow borders. Inside stands a deity murti decorated with garlands, draped in orange cloth, with a brass lamp stand and oil lamps set on an orange-covered platform. Three men in white dhotis and orange-trimmed shawls stand at the right, one carrying a large brass vessel. Ornate woven panels in red, blue and white hang from the pillars.

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Night photograph of a white stone shrine structure with carved pillars and a sloped roof topped by two seated bulls. Inside the shrine stands a murti of a seated deity pair, one figure with a crown and the other in red and gold garments, flanked by a tall red-orange lingam-like pillar with a gold necklace draped over it. A red cloth covers the platform, with brass lamps and vessels in front. Red velvet curtains hang at the sides, and a colourful striped banner reading DHYANAPEETAM is strung across the top. A small oval portrait of a robed, smiling man with a shaved head in saffron is mounted above the roof. Two people in white and orange clothing stand at the right edge near steps.2007-04-17A night photograph of an illuminated stone shrine structure with a grey stone canopy topped by two white carved bulls and a small oval framed portrait of a man with short hair, wearing an orange cloth wrap, in the top centre. A colourful striped banner reading DHYANAPEETAM hangs across the front, flanked by decorated red-and-white fabric hangings. Inside the arched shrine, two deity murti sit side by side with gold ornaments and a red cloth draped on the altar below, with a lit oil lamp and small brass vessels before them. The scene is dark around the lit structure with paved steps at the sides.2007-04-17A night photo of an illuminated stone shrine with carved pillars and a sloped roof, sheltered by a tent-like canopy. Two deity murtis, one seated figure with a crown and another with a consort, are dressed in red and white garments and stand on a red-draped platform with brass lamps and offerings. Above the shrine hangs a banner reading DHYANAPEETAM with colourful triangular fringes, flanked by striped cloth hangings with bird motifs. A round portrait of a robed figure with a shaved head is mounted above the shrine; it is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Stone bulls and lions decorate the roof edge, and stone steps lead up on either side. No people are visible.2007-04-17A night photograph of an open-sided temple stage under a white corrugated roof. A stone shrine structure with carved pillars and a sloping roof holds a central deity murti in red and orange clothing with a gold crown and ornaments, flanked by two smaller figures, on a red-draped altar with lamps and offerings. A banner reading DHYANAPEETAM hangs across the shrine front with colourful bunting. Above the shrine, a small oval portrait shows a saffron-robed man, labelled with a printed name on the banner only; he is not a physical person in the scene. Carved stone lions or guardian figures sit on the roof corners. Striped decorative hangings with gold fringe drape the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2007-04-17Night photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a flat roof, housing a seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands, gold jewellery and a red and gold crown. Heavy red velvet curtains are drawn back on both sides of the shrine. A sacred offering with a silver kalasha, flowers and a small lamp sits on a white-draped platform in front. Two people in orange and white clothing stand at the left and right edges, partly visible at the frame borders.2007-04-17A night photograph of an outdoor shrine pavilion with carved grey stone pillars and red velvet drapes at the sides. Beneath a striped banner reading DHYANAPEETAM sits a large seated murti of a deity pair, one figure with a crown and a trident-like staff, the other in red and gold garments with a crown. In front stands a tall orange-draped form with a gold necklace and a red cloth, flanked by brass lamps, a brass kalasha-style pot, bowls, fruit and flower garlands on the platform. No people are visible.2007-04-17Night-time photograph of an outdoor temple arati at a small grey stone shrine with red velvet curtains draped on its sides. Inside the shrine sit two deity murtis, one with a crown and garlands, behind an orange cloth on the altar. Brass lamps and offering plates stand before them. A standing man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl holds a bell and lamp-like ritual object toward the deities. Three or four seated devotees in white with orange shawls kneel in the foreground. A large yellow-wrapped shivalinga-style object sits to the left. Lights and a hanging photo are visible in the background.2007-02-11 +1 copiesDecember 14 20102010-12-14February 16 20072007-02-16Night photograph of a small white marble shrine with carved pillars and red velvet curtains draped at the sides. Inside stand two painted deity murti figures, one in orange-red with a crown and ornate necklaces, the other in red with a tall crown and jewelled ornaments. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings sit on a white-draped altar. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with an orange shawl bends toward the altar, while a second man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together holding a tray. A third person in white stands further back near the shrine. The scene suggests puja or aarti at the shrine.2007-02-25Photograph of a stone-pillared shrine at night showing a seated deity murti pair: a bronze-toned male figure with a tall crown and a long white dhoti, holding a trident-like staff, beside a female figure in a red and gold sari with a crown and green garlands. In front stands a large orange-draped linga with a gold snake-like band and gold necklace, with a red cloth and two brass oil lamps with flowers at its base. Behind, two people in white garments are partly visible at the right edge, near a brass vessel. Water pools on the shrine floor.2007-04-17December 30 20062006-12-30