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A photograph of a temple shrine within a gilded arched frame, with a seated deity murti adorned in green and white garlands, gold and jewelled ornaments, and a pearl necklace, its raised hand holding a ritual object. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel wrapped in flower garlands. To the right a man in a gold-embroidered sherwani and gold turban holds a silver vessel and a plate of offerings, while a man in saffron/orange robes stands at the lower right, partly visible. Dim lighting and an oil lamp frame the scene.

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June 10 20092009-06-10A photograph of a deity murti in a gilded arched shrine, decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and maroon. The central metal figure wears a crown, a golden turban-like headpiece, a green garment and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. Beside it stands a man in a gold embroidered sherwani and a yellow turban, holding a small brass object. In the lower right a person in orange robes is seen from behind, handling an offering tray, and a gold ritual vessel sits before the figure. Low-lit temple setting.2009-06-10Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti pair, a male form in green garments and a crown with a female form in deep red sari seated side by side on a raised white-draped altar within an ornate gilded arch. Both wear jewelled ornaments and garlands of yellow and white flowers. In the foreground a golden kalasha-like vessel stands among flower garlands. At right a priest in an orange-saffron cloth performs worship, and a second attendant in gold-trimmed cream clothing and a white turban stands with hands folded in prayer. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and the scene is dimly lit.2009-06-10A photograph of a gilded deity shrine decorated with flower garlands. Two gold-faced deity murti sit under an ornate gilt arch, one wearing a crown and green garment, the other in a red and gold sari with jewellery. In the foreground stands a gold kalasha-like ornament surrounded by garlands. On the right, a person in a yellow-gold embroidered robe and a yellow turban stands beside the shrine, holding a small object, while a second person in orange clothing with dark hair is in the lower right foreground, bowing or attending to the shrine.2009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated under an ornate gold arch, decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and white. The central figure wears a jewelled crown and a green garment with a large necklace, while the consort figure wears a red and gold dress and jewellery. In front stands a gold kalasha-like ornament with a snake-hood form, and a gold shrine base draped in garlands. On the right, a man in a golden-embroidered kurta with a saffron-yellow turban holds a silver vessel and a flower while performing an abhishekam-style offering. Dim temple lighting.2009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10Photograph of a dimly lit shrine with a large arched frame draped in flower garlands in maroon, white and yellow. Two deity murtis stand at the centre: a male figure in a crown and green garment with a gold necklace and a trident, beside a female figure in a deep red sari with gold ornaments and a crown. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel stands before them on a white-draped table, wrapped in garlands. At the right edge a person in saffron-orange robes is seen from behind, and a standing figure in gold-embroidered attire holds a staff. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the physical people.2009-06-10Photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murti seated under an ornate gold arch, decorated with garlands of marigolds and green leaves. The central figure wears a tall gold crown and green-and-gold ornaments with a long pearl necklace, while the figure beside it wears a maroon sari, gold jewellery and a headpiece. A standing man in a gold-embroidered tunic and yellow turban, with a red sash, is adjusting or holding the garlands near the figures. In the foreground stand a tall gold kalasha with lit lamps, and at left a brass oil lamp. A person in orange garments is partly visible at the lower right.2009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10