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A photograph of an outdoor shrine canopy with a carved stone archway, draped in red and orange cloth. Two painted deity figures stand in the arch: the one on the left wears a red crown and hands raised, the one on the right wears a red sari with silver necklaces. Multi-coloured marigold and garland festoons of yellow, white, purple and maroon frame them. In front, a seated red-clad murti wears a long garland and rudraksha-style beads, with brass oil lamps (deepas) on both sides, a kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings, and a white-covered table with books and a sacred vessel. The scene suggests a puja decoration for a festival.

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December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22 +1 copiesA shrine interior with red and orange draped cloth on both sides and a stone arch framing a pair of painted statues of deities in red and gold garments. The taller figure holds a staff-like implement and a hand raised in blessing, and a crown is visible; the other figure wears a red blouse and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a red-clad murti or stone figure covered in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a silver-toned mask-like face and a brass lamp to the right. Oil lamps and a white cloth-covered table sit at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a shrine inside a stone-pillared pavilion with orange curtains on both sides. Two painted deity figures sit on a raised seat under a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban and a red garment with a gold necklace, and holds a staff. The right figure wears a red blouse and yellow skirt with white beaded necklaces, and raises one hand. The seat and arch are draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a white cloth covers a table at left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22A temple shrine under an open-sided stone pavilion with saffron curtains and carved pillars. Central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati stands on a white draped platform, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strings. A small white-robed figure with a crown sits in the foreground shrine space, flanked by brass oil lamps (diyas) and a brass kalasha. Offerings and a tiger-striped mat lie in front. No living people are visible in the shrine. The arched gold border frames the figures.2011-01-28 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like open pavilion with stone pillars and an ornate arched backdrop. Three deity murtis are dressed in red garments with gold and red trim, adorned with necklaces, and wreathed with marigold and multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple and green. The central figures are seated side by side on a throne-like platform, with a smaller figure in front. A brass oil lamp stands at the right, and orange curtains hang at the sides beside red railings and greenery.2010-12-28A temple shrine under an open-roofed stone pavilion features a deity murti decorated with a dense arch of marigold and orange-yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Behind the central figure stand two gilded figures, one with a crown and red dress. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in red robes with a red turban and a red-and-green flower garland sits on a stone base. Red curtains hang at the sides and a small gilded throne with a garland stands to the left. No living people are visible.2011-12-15