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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large seated deity murti in a red and gold sari-style garment, adorned with a gold crown, gold ornaments and a large arch of marigold and garland strands in yellow, red, purple and white. The murti sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cloth draped over its base. In the left foreground a smaller seated figure in a red cloth and red headwear is decorated with a garland, beside brass oil lamps. The setting is a covered temple pavilion with carved stone pillars on the right and a red curtain behind. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti seated side by side under an orange-gold canopy. The figure on the left, in a red and gold-embroidered garment with a red turban-like head covering, is garlanded with yellow marigolds and green-and-purple leaves. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari and a blue lower cloth, with yellow and purple garlands, and bangles on the arm. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and a golden naga-like carved backrest rests beside the left figure. Several white-clad people stand at the left edge under a stone pillared pavilion with a water tank visible beyond.2009-07-09A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a raised throne within a temple pavilion. The murti wears a green and purple silk sari with gold border, a red blouse, a gold crown and gold jewellery. It is draped with long garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, and a red velvet curtain hangs behind it beside grey carved stone pillars. A ceremonial silver-and-gold chariot or throne element with flower garlands is at left. At the bottom edge, the top of a person's head is partly visible at left, with a yellow cloth below the throne. Nobody is seated clearly in front; no a person candidate is visible.2007-07-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped throne within a stone shrine. The gilded murti wears gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces, and a tall crown is visible. A large silver linga stands in front of them, wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, with fresh flowers and offerings at the base. Red curtains hang on either side of the shrine, and the carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple ritual in a covered open-air mandapa with red curtains and a tiled roof. A devotee in a red garment and orange-beaded garland, holding a lit flame, stands before a seated deity murti in red and gold dress with a tall crown, adorned with large multicolour marigold and rose garlands. Another priest in white dhoti and orange shawl stands behind, and a brass oil lamp rests in the foreground beside a small offering plate. A red-clad figure with a garland sits near the base of the image. Appears to be an aarti or puja before the murti.2010-12-22July 09 20092009-07-09Photograph inside a temple sanctum at night showing a black stone Shivalinga on a stone yoni pedestal being worshipped with water. A bald priest in an orange-brown dhoti stands bent over the linga pouring offerings, while a woman in a red and gold sari with a red flower headpiece and beaded necklace stands beside it, and two men in rust-coloured dhotis and shawls stand at left. Behind them a large golden deity murti is draped in pink and red silk, with a garland of yellow, purple and green flowers, a crown, gold jewellery and a beaded necklace, and a second garlanded gilded figure with an orange-and-cream shawl stands at right. Gold filigree arches and floral garlands frame the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA deity murti stands on a green-draped platform framed by a dense arch of garlands in red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a tall crown, a silver necklace and a silver-toned chest ornament, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A brass lion-head pedestal and brass ceremonial fittings flank the figure, with a red curtain on the left and gilded deity figures in the background. No people are visible.2011-11-28Two golden deity murtis, each framed by a dense arch of marigold and red garlands with yellow, white and green foliage, stand in a temple sanctum. The left murti wears a gold crown and red-and-gold sari-style dress; the right murti wears a crown and a purple-and-gold garment with heavy gold ornaments. Ornate yellow-and-red tassels hang between them and a gilded lamp hangs above. A crowd of devotees is visible in the foreground, with only heads and shoulders showing, including a man with a tilak. Bright lights and a red-and-gold decorated ceiling frame the scene.2012-04-05December 12 20112011-12-12A seated deity murti. The figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by red roses, green leaves, white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with carved golden arches and gilded pillars behind. Two green-and-gold peacock figures flank the seat, and purple flower strands hang on the pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-01A temple sanctum photograph showing gilded deity murti seated on a raised throne-like dais, decorated with dense multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white, and a gold arched backdrop. The central deity holds a trident and has a red-and-orange headcloth; the figure beside it wears a tall gold crown and green-and-gold garments. A smaller green-robed murti sits below, surrounded by garlands. Brass kalasha vessels, a bell and puja trays sit on a stone platform in the foreground. No people are visible.2011-12-13Two large painted deity murti sit on an elevated platform inside a temple pavilion, both draped in orange and gold garments with silver jewelry and crowns. The left figure holds a long silver staff or trident and a hand raised in blessing, while the right figure is seated beside it. Garlands of yellow marigolds with green and purple flowers wrap around the platform pillars. A gold-patterned pillar frames the left side, a red curtain hangs behind, and an orange cushioned seat with a grey-clad figure sits at the lower right. A palm tree is visible through the open side.2010-12-14