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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.

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July 09 20092009-07-09Two deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne inside a temple shrine, with a gilded arched frame and orange silk backdrop. The figure on the right wears a red embroidered sari, a red veil, gold jewellery and a tall crown, with a blue silk skirt and a green cloth below, and holds a staff. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a red patterned garment. Both are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Golden oil lamps stand in front, and a golden cobra hood rises behind the left figure. Several people in white garments stand in the background at the left edge.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A 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.2011-12-15A golden shrine arch frames a pair of large deity murti, one male with a red and gold crown and a trident-like staff, one female in a blue and gold sari with a tall crown, both garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Before them a small figure in red and orange cloth with garlands sits on a platform, and brass oil lamps stand on either side, one with a lit flame. Several people in orange robes move at the edges of the frame, with brass kalashas and offerings in the foreground. The setting appears to be a temple-style puja space with dark blue curtains and greenery behind.2009-01-02A photograph of a temple shrine interior with a seated golden-faced deity murti in red and white silk, adorned with a crown and a garland of yellow and orange marigolds arching overhead. A standing male priest in white dhoti and a yellow shawl, wearing a yellow-beaded garland, holds a small brass bell. Two women in yellow and white sit to the left with folded hands near a black stone yoni-peetha and brass oil lamps. Brass lamps stand beside the deity, and a shallow metal bowl of flowers sits on a brass tray in the foreground. A black sign with white lettering hangs on the wall behind.2009-12-28A 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 20092009-07-09A photograph of a shrine with two large murti figures seated on a golden throne platform inside an ornate golden-arched niche with deep red curtains. The seated pair wears blue and purple garments, gold crowns and heavy gold necklaces; the figure on the left holds a small ritual object and the figure on the right is decorated with a long garland. Yellow, orange and red marigold garlands drape the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands in front of them. Brass lamps with bird finials, brass oil lamps, fruit offerings and a small red-clad seated figure sit on the altar platform, while a smaller murti stands at the right edge. Two additional statues appear in the surrounding niches. This is a deity murti shrine, not a living person.2010-07-03 +1 copiesOctober 07 20102010-10-07A 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 inside an ornate golden-arched shrine showing two large murti figures seated on a golden throne, one with a red and gold crown and the other in a blue and gold sari-style garment, both draped with marigold garlands. In front, a small figure in red and white garments with a garland sits on the base, flanked by brass vessels and tall brass lamps. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white garland stands with folded hands before a flame in a small lamp, while another orange-robed person sits at the far left. Blue curtains and foliage frame the open-sided pavilion.2009-01-02