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Golden shrine interior of a Hindu temple with an arched gold frame framing two seated deity murtis on a raised platform. The central figure holds a golden staff and wears a red and gold crown with a white and gold necklace, while the figure beside them wears a gold crown and jewellery. Both are draped in purple and yellow silk, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. Before them stands a golden kalasha-like vessel with garlands and a small red-clothed figurine nearby. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with orange cloth hangings and carved stone pillars. No people are visible.

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December 21 20092009-12-21December 21 20092009-12-21December 21 20092009-12-21November 19 20092009-11-19A photograph of an illuminated temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and a large necklace and the other with a tall ornate headdress, both draped in rich orange and cream garments and decorated with flower garlands. Behind them hangs a red cloth beneath a gilded arched frame. In front sits a silver stand holding a shivalingam-shaped object wrapped in marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides and small brass offerings on the altar. No people are visible.2010-07-13December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesNovember 19 20092009-11-19A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind two large figures. The seated figures are deity murtis, not living people: one wears a red and gold crown and a heavy necklace, the other a white-and-gold head ornament and jewelled garland. Both are draped in orange and gold cloth and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual object. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small figure in red and orange sits at the base among offerings and bells. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13November 21 20102010-11-21A golden temple shrine with an ornate gilded arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a raised throne: the left figure wears a tall crown and holds a trident-like staff, the right wears a gold crown and ornaments, both with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. In front, a golden lingam-shaped form is draped with garlands. A small white statue in red garments with a rudraksha-style necklace stands before the altar. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, banana plants frame the scene, red curtains hang behind, and string lights are visible above. No living people are present.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine in an ornate stone arch framed by carved grey pillars. Two deity murtis stand together under a gilded arch against a deep red backdrop, dressed in gold and yellow silk with red garments and flower garlands in purple and yellow. Between them rises a tall golden lingam-style shaft with garlands draped over it. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine and a small kalasha-like vessel and brass plates sit on the front ledge. In the foreground a saffron-robed sannyasi figure with a white garland appears to be a statue or seated image, and a small red-clad figure sits to the right of the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-10-08Inside a temple shrine, a gilded deity murti pair is seated in a golden arched niche against red draped cloth. The figures wear gold and red adornments, with a red crown on the central figure, multi-strand necklaces, and garlands of white and purple flowers hanging across the altar. In front stands a silver-and-gold shivalinga-style vessel on a gold platform. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops line both sides. At the lower centre, a seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a priest or devotee rather than a clearly identifiable person. The walls are stone with carved detailing.2010-11-21