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Photograph of a decorated temple shrine showing two gold-faced deity murtis seated side by side under a stone pavilion ceiling. The seated figures wear crowns, silver-and-gold jewellery and garlands; the one on the left holds a small ceremonial implement, and the figure on the right wears a red and gold sari. Their base is draped in red and gold silk cloth, with a large golden crown-like ornament displayed in front. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang along the sides. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a blue-and-gold border stands on a platform adjusting decorations at the right, while an older man in white shirt and dhoti stands at the far right, watching. Brass lamps and a small brass kalasha sit on the floor before the murtis, with scattered flower petals nearby.

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Outdoor photo under a concrete canopy of a temple shrine showing two large golden deity murtis seated on a grey pedestal. The left murti wears a crown, yellow and white dhoti, red-and-gold shawl and jewelled necklaces, raising one hand in abhaya gesture. The right murti wears a blue choli, gold jewellery and holds a trident, with a garland of white flowers and red blossoms hanging nearby. A bare-chested man in a dhoti stands beside the murtis, and a man in white clothes adjusts garlands at the right edge. In the foreground a figure in a red and gold garment with a golden headdress and orange shawl kneels or sits near the murtis. A wooden ladder leans against the left garland. Dressing and alankaram of the murtis appears in progress.A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside an open stone pavilion with carved pillars. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown and a silver ornamented necklace, and the figure on the right wears a crown with a white garland and a blue and gold garment. Both are draped with long garlands of white flowers and red and green floral strands, with a red backdrop behind them. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel and white flower garlands, with orange marigold offerings at the base. Trees surround the pavilion.Photograph of two decorated deity murti seated on a stone pedestal inside a temple pavilion. The figure on the left wears a yellow and white dhoti, a red and gold shawl, a tall ornate crown and many silver necklaces with a white floral shoulder garland. The figure on the right wears a blue garment with gold border, a tall crown and layered jewellery. A bare-chested man in a blue-striped cloth stands behind them adjusting the figures, and a dressed garland of white flowers with red and green leaves hangs on a wooden frame to the left. In the foreground, an oil lamp sits beside a seated figure in a red and gold garment with an ornate headdress. A bamboo ladder frame and carved stone pillars surround the scene.Photograph of an outdoor stone shrine pavilion with carved granite pillars and a flat roof, containing two deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, one with a tall crown and necklaces, the other with a crown and a red-and-gold garment. Fresh garlands of white and red flowers hang on the pillars behind them. In front of the figures a tall ornate crown-like silver object and a small kalasha-style vessel sit on the platform. A bare-chested attendant in a dhoti stands at the right side, and a man in white clothing bends over flower offerings at the lower left. Orange and purple cloth hangings frame the shrine, with green trees behind.Outdoor view of a decorated deity pair, a gold-faced Shiva form and a consort, seated in front of a granite colonnade. The main figure wears a jewelled crown with a crescent, raises one hand in abhaya mudra and holds a trident-like staff, while a gold-coloured arm-like ornament and heavy gold and silver jewellery cover the body. The consort wears a tall crown, layered necklaces and a red and gold sari with a blue border. Red and gold drapes frame the figures, with garlands of white flowers and a small gilt image seated below. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a blue sash stands at the left, holding a ritual object, and a devotee in a green sari stands nearby. Trees appear behind the pillars.A photograph of a decorated shrine with two large golden deity murtis seated side by side under a stone pavilion of carved pillars. The figures wear gold crowns and jewelled ornaments, and one raises a hand in blessing; both are draped in blue and red silk with gold borders. In front stands a large black linga covered with a gold crown and gold garlands, flanked by a gold kalasha-shaped vessel, an oil lamp, and a small gold-framed figure in an orange and blue dress. Flower petals and a loose garland lie on the wooden platform. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a throne inside an open stone pavilion with carved pillars and a grey ceiling. Two figures sit side by side: the left one wears a crown with a trident and crescent, silver ornaments and a red-and-gold sash, and the right one wears a tall crown, layered necklaces and a blue and gold garment. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red-and-green flower strings. In front stands a large golden kalasha-like vessel and a smaller red-clad figure, with a bronze lamp stand beside. A pink silk drape hangs at the base.Two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a grey stone open pavilion with carved pillars. The left figure wears a tall crown with a crescent, a blue-green and gold garment, and holds a hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears a tall crown, a red and gold garment and a long necklace. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands and red-and-green flower strands draped in arches behind them, with a red curtain backdrop. In front stands a golden ornamental throne-like structure and a decorated kalasha or lamp adorned with white flower garlands and marigold offerings. No people are visible.A photograph of a stone-pillared open pavilion holding two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The figures wear crowns, gold ornaments and garlands of white flowers with red and green trim; the seated figure on the left holds an attribute in one hand, and the one on the right wears a blue and gold sari-like drape. Red and magenta silk cloth hangs behind them and a smaller gilded murti sits in front, draped in white and red flower garlands. No people are visible.March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple-style pavilion with grey stone pillars and a red curtain. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, gold ornaments and bangles; one wears a red turban and holds a staff. A seated figure in white garments with a red-and-gold sash and a white flower garland is in front, with brass oil lamps and a small bell at the base. On the left, a standing person in an orange robe with long dark hair raises both hands in front of the murtis, apparently in worship. Trees and sunlight are visible on the right.2007-12-22December 26 20062006-12-26