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Photo of a temple shrine at night showing a pair of decorated deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and crown and a female figure in a red and gold sari, framed by a gold arch wreathed in layered garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. A gold kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps stand before them, with green coconut clusters hung on both sides. In the lower right, a small seated figure in orange robes with a pink garland sits on a white-draped platform, appearing to be a statue or small portrait rather than a live person.

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June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing two large decorated murti figures seated side by side on a raised platform beneath an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears a golden-yellow turban, a blue and teal tunic and a pink satin skirt, holding a golden staff. The figure on the right wears a red embroidered blouse and skirt with a gold headpiece and earrings. Both are draped with garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and bunches of green coconuts hang to the left against carved stone pillars. Small string lights glow in the ceiling. No physical people are visible; these are deity murtis.2009-06-09A photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a raised shrine within a gilded arched frame. The central figure wears a tall golden crown and a green-and-gold garment, with a long beaded necklace, and holds a small object in one raised hand. The companion figure beside it wears a deep red sari and a gold crown and jewelry. Both are decorated with yellow and maroon flower garlands draped down the arch. A brass kalasha or lamp stand sits at the front, and tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Green fruit clusters and leafy decorations fill the niches on either side, with small green lights strung along the top of the stone-carved arch.2009-06-10Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti pair, a male form in green garments and a crown with a female form in deep red sari seated side by side on a raised white-draped altar within an ornate gilded arch. Both wear jewelled ornaments and garlands of yellow and white flowers. In the foreground a golden kalasha-like vessel stands among flower garlands. At right a priest in an orange-saffron cloth performs worship, and a second attendant in gold-trimmed cream clothing and a white turban stands with hands folded in prayer. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and the scene is dimly lit.2009-06-10A temple shrine niche with a golden arched frame holding a deity murti pair seated on a pink-draped platform, one figure in a teal dress and crown, the other in red with a veil. Garlands of red, yellow and white flowers hang across the figures and a tall golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. Green coconuts are stacked on both sides of the niche, with brass oil lamps flanking the altar. At right, a man in an orange robe and orange shawl bends over the altar, while another person in orange stands partly visible at the edge. Floral offerings lie on white cloth at the base.2009-06-10Photograph of a decorated shrine at night showing a Shiva-Parvati style deity murti pair seated on a throne beneath a golden arch, with a silver Shiva lingam in front draped in garlands of white and red flowers. The deity figures wear green and red garments with jewellery and a crown, and the shrine is framed by stacked green coconuts and brass lamps. Two devotees in orange robes stand at the lower right, one with an arm raised toward the murti, and a third figure in a pale pink robe and turban stands beside the deities. Green fairy lights line the upper arch.2009-06-10June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a large gold-framed niche with two deity murtis seated on a raised platform, decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and draped white cloth. The seated male murti wears a teal dhoti, a gold crown and a pearl necklace and holds a trident; the female murti wears a red blouse and skirt with gold jewellery. A golden kalasha stands at the centre base, with brass lamps at the right and coconuts hanging above. Two people in saffron and white robes stand at the left, one holding a plate of offerings, appearing to perform puja. In the lower right, a small seated saffron-clad figure with a garland sits at the edge of the frame.2009-06-09June 10 20092009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10