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Night view of an outdoor shrine with a stone canopy and carved granite pillars. Central deity murti of a seated couple, adorned with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers, stands before a red backdrop beneath a golden arch. Rows of brass oil lamps flank the shrine on a granite platform. Orange curtains hang at each side. A woman in a white kurta and white pants stands with her back to the camera, facing the shrine. An older person in a blue-green sari kneels to the right beside a red cloth-covered object and an orange cloth. Two flame lamps glow near the base.

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A stone shrine with ornate carved pillars and a golden arched frame holds a deity murti group draped in red and green cloth and garlanded with marigold and flower strands. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides of the shrine, and orange curtains hang at the edges. In the foreground, a person in white clothing stands with hands raised before the shrine, while a second person in a blue-grey garment stands to the left.2010-10-11Night photograph of an illuminated shrine with a white stone arch framed in gold, holding a seated deity murti of a male and female form adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and red cloth backdrop. Gold-coloured brass lamps and oil lamp stands stand before the murti. Three silhouetted people in the foreground perform aarti: the figure at left raises a lamp, the central figure holds a lit lamp aloft, and a figure at right holds a flaming lamp. Orange curtains hang beside the shrine and a metal railing lines the foreground.2010-07-13October 11 20102010-10-11Night photograph of an illuminated shrine under an open canopy with orange drapes and red pillars. Two deity murti stand on a white stone altar framed by a gold arch with red backdrop, decorated with flower garlands, a central kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps. Three people in pale, light clothing stand at the metal railings: the figure on the left and the one on the right raise flaming lamps, while a figure in the center extends an arm toward the altar as if performing aarti. Carved stone panels frame the shrine. The scene shows a night pooja and aarti.2010-07-13A stone temple shrine lit warmly from above, with carved granite pillars framing a golden arch. Inside sit two deity murti with dark faces and tall crowns, one with a trident, draped in red, orange and yellow cloth and wreathed in marigold and yellow garlands. In front, a seated figure in white robes and a white head covering receives the scene, with a golden peetha-style seat. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, brass bowls, a plate and small offerings sit on the stone platform. No living people are visible.2011-12-27October 11 20102010-10-11Night photograph of a temple shrine lit by flames, with saffron-orange curtains framing a white stone shrine. Two deity murtis sit on a raised golden throne, one in red-and-gold garments and a crown, the other in yellow, both draped with marigold and flower garlands, with a smaller decorated murti in front. Gold lamp stands flank the altar. Three standing figures in white clothing raise oil lamps or torches toward the deities during aarti, while seated devotees in the lower left watch from the foreground near a metal railing.2010-07-13January 19 20132013-01-19March 30 20132013-03-30Night view inside an illuminated temple shrine with orange curtains and red drapes framing a golden arched niche. Two deity murti seated side by side are adorned with marigold garlands and white ornaments, one wearing a tall crown. Before them, a priest in a white dhoti and shirt holds up a lit oil lamp in an aarti during pooja, while lamps on gold stands flank the shrine. Two other figures in light clothing stand at the metal railings on either side, and a red carpet runs along the walkway toward the altar.2010-07-13December 10 20112011-12-10A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a dark grey stone base and pillars carved with figures, set beside a red curtain. Behind a gilded arch stand two painted deity murtis, one in red and gold with a crown and raised weapon, the other in green and gold, with a small standing figure to the right. Offerings, brass lamps and a kalasha sit on the stone platform. A woman in a red and gold sari with a white flower garland stands at the right edge, her hand extended toward the shrine, apparently offering worship. Trees and a red-walled structure are visible behind.2013-04-30