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A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a seated couple, the male figure with a red turban and gold jewellery, the female figure in a gold-and-yellow sari, both garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. A pink and yellow skirt drapes the base, with a green backdrop and gilded arch framing the sanctum. Smaller purple-robed figures flank the central images, and tall brass lamp stands stand beside them. In the foreground, a person in an orange robe bows low with hands together at the base of the shrine, while a copper vessel with flower garlands sits on the lower ledge.

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April 19 20122012-04-19Photograph of a temple shrine with a large stone-carved frame and a central deity murti of a seated god and goddess draped in yellow and pink cloth, with garlands of purple and pink flowers and a tall brass lamp stand in front. A figure in a saffron-orange sari with long dark hair stands with their back to the camera, facing the shrine. Smaller purple-draped figures flank the central altar, and a brass plate of flowers and garlands sits at the lower left. The page does not show a clear identifiable a person depiction in this frame, so the figure is described only as a devotee in orange.2012-04-17A photograph of a temple sanctum with two large painted deity murti standing side by side behind a gilded arch, one wearing a red turban and holding a staff, the other in a tall crown with a trident-like staff, both adorned with gold necklaces and flower garlands. Before them sits a white-clad figure with a flower garland and a large silver-framed image, with brass oil lamps (deepam) on tall stands flanking the shrine. On the right, a small attendant figure in white dhoti and garland stands beside a green curtain, and a bare-backed devotee in yellow and white cloth bows at the lower right corner. The shrine is framed by carved grey stone pillars, a green and gold drape, and a pink and white draped platform.2012-04-26A stone shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch holds two large deity murtis: a male figure with a red turban and a female figure with a crown, both adorned with gold jewellery, garlands and rudraksha beads, set against gold-yellow draped cloth. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the base, performing puja beside brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offering plates. A smaller standing figure in orange and gold stands on the right holding a lamp. No physical audience is visible.2013-05-17April 17 20122012-04-17April 08 20122012-04-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a large stone-carved arch and a golden curtain behind two standing deity murtis draped in garlands and yellow cloth, one with a red crown. A single person in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot with bowed head and hands folded at the lower right, facing the shrine. Brass lamps and a brass bowl sit before the platform, and a garland-decorated silver vessel rests on a red stand at the lower left. The person's face is not visible and no identity is established from appearance, so no a person candidate is asserted.2012-04-19April 16 20122012-04-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis against a red curtain. The murtis wear floral garlands and ornaments, and one holds a raised hand with a ritual implement. In front stands a shaved-headed priest seen from behind, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a saffron upper cloth draped over the shoulder, facing the shrine. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the stone platform, and a smaller garlanded figure stands in a green-backed niche at right.2013-09-16August 02 20132013-08-02A temple sanctum with a golden arched niche and red curtain holds a large deity murti pair of seated figures adorned with red and white garlands, one with a crown and the other with a gold crown and a staff. Two devotees stand before it: a bare-chested priest in orange-and-red ritual cloth with his palms joined overhead, and a long-haired person in an orange robe with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with a small figure in a red niche at right and brass vessels and an offering plate in the foreground. The scene reads as puja or darshan. No identifiable a person depiction is evident from appearance.2012-04-24A photograph of a temple shrine with two large golden-hued deity murtis under a golden arch against a green drape. The left figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha and bead necklaces and holds a damaru-like hand drum; the right figure wears a tall crown, white and red garlands and a blue garment. A central lingam-like form is decorated with white flower garlands, rudraksha and a purple cloth. In the foreground a woman in orange robes sits cross-legged before the altar with a reading sheet, with brass vessels and offering pots at her side. To the right stands a smaller statue in a blue niche, wearing an orange garment and rudraksha mala with a raised hand.2013-08-15