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A photograph of a decorated outdoor shrine at night, with grey stone pillars and dark red drapes behind. Two large painted deity statues stand on a raised platform: one wears an orange and red turban, layered white and pearl necklaces, and a shawl, while the other wears a tall crown, green and orange garments and gold ornaments. Both are garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower chains. Before them sits a small figure in orange and white draped in a yellow and green garland, and a decorated seat with a green and gold cloth stands below. Brass lamps, a kalasha vessel and flower offerings sit on the platform, and a small gold deity figure appears at the right. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of two large decorated deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a white dhoti, layered silver and beaded necklaces and a jewelled crown; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, a green and gold garment and bangles. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers, with green leaf garlands. In front stands a decorated kalasha-like form with a red and white cloth and a gold-banded silk cloth, flanked by brass oil lamps and a brass vessel. Nearby on the right is a small wooden stool.2007-12-23A photograph of a decorated outdoor shrine at night, framed by grey carved stone pillars and red velvet drapes. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red and orange turban, a large silver necklace and a crown, and holds a staff, while the female figure wears a green and gold sari, a crown and a long pearl necklace. Both are garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flower strands. In front, a smaller figure sits on a white cloth draped with a striped silk cloth, surrounded by green leaf garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and a brass vessel stand in the foreground, and a small ornate silver-coloured chair with a standing figure sits to the right. Printed copyright text is present in the lower right.2007-12-23A photograph of a shrine under a stone pavilion at night, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. Two large deity murtis are seated together on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears a red head cloth, a crown and layered white and blue pearl necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a silver crown, green and pink garments and a flower garland. Between them sits a smaller figure with a saffron head covering draped in a garland, and a silver-framed small deity figure stands on a stand to the right. In front are brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, a silver plate of white and pink flowers, a bell and a bowl of offerings. Maroon curtains hang behind the pavilion.2007-12-23Night photograph of a decorated open pavilion with grey stone pillars and a carved ceiling. Two large deity murtis are seated together on a raised platform, one wearing a red and orange headdress and white and red-beaded necklaces, the other in green and gold with a silver crown. Both are draped in garlands of marigold, yellow and pink flowers, with a smaller orange-turbaned figure seated in front. Red velvet curtains hang behind them. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, a silver offering tray with flowers and a small shrine stand in the foreground. Garlands also hang from the pillars. No people are visible.2007-12-23A photograph of an ornately decorated shrine in a stone pavilion showing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, one with a red turban and crown and heavy white beaded necklaces, the other with a crown and a green and blue garment. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, and a brocade cloth with gold border is laid across a central object. Brass lamps, a kalasha, a bell, a flower-filled plate and a small standing figure sit in front, with red velvet hangings behind. No physical people are visible.2007-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a large deity murti standing behind an altar, its arms and body draped in layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. A decorated pedestal holds a bead-and-flower garland arranged over a folded silk cloth in red, green and gold borders, with a golden crown-like ornament and a red-and-orange cloth shape. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a small brass bell-shaped object sit in front, with a pile of white and pink flowers at the lower left. Behind the altar hang red curtains and grey carved stone pillars frame the scene, and a small golden deity figure sits on a wooden stand at the right. No people are visible.2007-12-23A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised dais in a temple-style shrine with red velvet drapes behind. The two metal images are adorned with floral garlands in yellow, red, white and green, silver crowns and jewelry. The central figure wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a green and orange sari-like garment. In front, a deity murti with an orange-draped head sits amid garlands, a striped silk shawl and a trident-like object. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style pot and a brass plate of offerings sit on the altar in the foreground, and a partially visible person in orange sits at the right edge.2007-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20072007-12-23December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple hall with red velvet curtains. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind an altar: the figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a white dhoti, holding a ceremonial object; the figure on the right wears a silver crown and a green and orange blouse with bangles. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. In front, a stone or metal linga-like form is covered with an orange cloth, a green garland and a striped silk cloth with gold borders. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot and a plate with offerings sit on the altar.2007-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated stage, lit at night. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Beside him a female figure wears a golden-orange sari, a white floral garland and a bejewelled necklace. The pair is draped with long strands of yellow, orange, white and pink flower garlands, and a large floral mandala-like arrangement of marigold and rose petals covers the base. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower corners, and a background of maroon and red cloth hangs behind the stone pillars.2007-12-10December 23 20072007-12-23 +1 copies