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A photograph of a temple shrine containing two large painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform in an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears a red crown with green feathers, a blue dhoti, a white and gold necklace and a jewelled breastplate, and holds a small object in one raised hand. The female figure wears a red sari with gold border, a red veil, gold jewellery and bangles. Between them a golden kalasha-like object is decorated with green leaves. In front, a smaller figure in a red and gold garment sits on a pedestal decorated with long garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. Golden oil lamps stand at the sides against red drapes. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated temple murti pair seated inside a gilded arched shrine niche with a yellow-green cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a blue and white patterned dhoti, a red and gold top, a peacock feather crown and a vertical tilak; the figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, a veil and heavy gold jewellery and holds a silver pot. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang over a white-draped altar in front with a gold tray and small brass lamps. Two small golden shrine-like objects sit at the lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-20Two painted deity murti sit on a golden throne-like seat within a gilded arched shrine with a yellow-green backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown with a peacock feather, blue and gold attire, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a blue shawl, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold embroidery, a red and gold veil, jewelled necklaces and holds a pot with a white cloth. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers drape the figures and the pedestal. In the foreground a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair sits beneath a saffron-orange cloth, with a small decorated icon at the right edge. Ornate gold lamp stands flank the shrine.2009-12-21Two large golden-faced deity murti seated together on a pink draped platform before a yellow-green backdrop, decorated with long garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a red crown with a peacock feather, a red and blue garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. The figure on the right wears a red embroidered dress with a red veil and gold jewellery, holding a clay pot topped with white cotton. Below, a golden throne-like seat with a red and orange cloth and a small white-clad figure is partly visible. Ornate gold decoration frames the top right.2009-12-21Two painted metal murti figures of a deity couple are seated side by side on a decorated seat before a green draped backdrop and gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red head covering with a peacock feather, a blue and silver dhoti, a pink skirt, and elaborate jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a red embroidered blouse and sari with a gold veil, a red jewel pendant, and a copper vessel topped with white cotton. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hang from the seat, and a small gold-bordered kalasha-like object rests in the foreground. No living people are visible.2009-12-20December 20 20092009-12-20December 20 20092009-12-20Photograph of a shrine inside a temple-style pavilion with grey stone pillars, red curtains and an arched gold frame. Two painted or sculpted deity figures sit on a raised seat draped in green and pink cloth, one blue-skinned with a crown and tall headdress, the other in a red sari with a veil, both garlanded with white flowers and marigolds. A large garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over a central seat. Brass lamps, a kalasha, brass vessels, a tiger-skin mat, trays of flowers and offering plates surround the altar. No physical people are visible.2009-12-20A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of painted deity murtis seated under an ornate gilded arch with a lime-green backdrop. The taller figure on the left wears blue and white garments, a crown with a feather and a sacred thread, and holds a ritual object. The figure on the right wears a red sari-style garment with gold jewellery and holds a brass pot. A seated figure in the centre is draped with a blue-and-gold cloth and garlands in yellow, orange and purple. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass kalasha-shaped vessels, a brass bell, bowls of flowers and a tray of marigold petals placed on the steps in front.2009-12-20A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched frame and a deep red curtain behind it. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red-orange turban, a crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, a purple and pink sari, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a seated figure in blue clothing with a white shawl and a gold necklace, head bowed, with hands folded in a seated posture, placed before a white-draped platform. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small figure stands at the right edge. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom right corner.2010-09-15December 20 20092009-12-20December 20 20092009-12-20A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti standing under a golden arched frame before red drapery. The taller figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with a red and gold necklace; beside him stands a female deity in orange and gold garments with a crown and jewelled necklace. Both wear ornate jewellery and are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a small seated figure in blue and white is covered by a white cloth and an ornate turban, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small ornamental chair with a tiny figure sits to the right. No living people are clearly in the shrine; a partial figure appears at the lower right edge.2010-09-15