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A temple shrine photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a raised throne-like pedestal within a gilded arch. The pair wear crowns, jewelry and garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers; the seated figure in white with an orange turban and the figure in a pink and purple sari. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with red drapes and silver tinsel behind. In front, a smaller white and saffron-robed figure, a sannyasi murti or statue, sits on the base beneath flower garlands, with orange fruits and offerings arranged below. The scene is a decorated puja display rather than a live gathering.

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December 24 20082008-12-24A decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis, one male figure in white dhoti with a red turban and crown and gold necklaces, and a female figure in a pink sari with a gold crown and jewellery, both seated on a golden seat before a golden arched frame with a dark blue backdrop. Yellow and multicoloured garlands drape over them, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Pink curtains and silver tinsel decorate the pillars, and a small orange cloth and fruits sit at the base of the figures. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A golden arched shrine framed by an ornate gilded doorway holds a pair of large deity murti figures seated on a purple-draped platform: a male figure in a crown and red turban with white dhoti and heavy gold necklaces, and a female figure in a pink sari with gold jewellery. Both hold ritual hand poses. Below them, a small white-clad figure in an orange robe and saffron head cloth sits with hands joined, a rudraksha-style mala visible, while garlands of marigolds and roses drape the scene. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass vessels, kalasha-style pots, a small puja tray and scattered flower petals sit on the floor. Colourful toys and balloons are piled in the foreground, and a child's head is visible at the bottom edge.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A decorated shrine with a deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, white dhoti with gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles; the female figure wears a pink and gold sari and gold jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel and a large orange cloth-wrapped offering sit on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with flower petals, coconuts, a brass bowl and a pile of colourful eggs-shaped items on the floor. Pink curtains and silver tinsel frame the shrine, and a few trailing plants are visible at the edges.2008-12-24A decorated shrine with a golden arched niche holds a pair of deity murti seated on a raised dais. The left figure wears a red and orange crown, white dhoti with gold border, and gold jewelry; the right figure wears a pink blouse and purple skirt with red-and-gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers drape both figures and a central kalasha-like offering. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, pink curtains hang at the sides, silver tinsel strands decorate the pillars, and scattered flower petals and coconut-like offerings lie at the base. No people are visible.2008-12-24A photograph of a decorated shrine in a temple setting. Two gilded murti figures sit within an ornate golden arch: a male deity in white dhoti with an orange-and-red turban and crescent crown, and a female deity in a pink sari with a purple skirt, both heavily adorned with gold jewellery. Garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers drape the figures and the arch. In front, a small white figure in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala sits before a large golden base or peetha. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, with scattered flower petals, brass vessels and kumkum on the floor, and colourful toys and balloons placed in the foreground. No living people are clearly visible.2008-12-24A decorated shrine within an ornate stone temple structure shows a pair of large painted murtis seated on a golden throne-like arch, garlanded with yellow, orange and red flower strands. The central figure wears a white dhoti, red and white turban and layered white beaded necklaces; the figure beside wears a pink blouse with a purple skirt and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a kalasha sits at the centre, and colourful sweets and fruit are arranged in the foreground. Silver tinsel hangs from the pillars and pink curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24A decorated shrine with a gilded arch framing two seated deity murtis, one wearing a red and orange turban with a crescent ornament and the other in a pink and purple sari with a crown. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white and red flowers and ornate necklaces. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and a small orange-robed statue or figure sit before them, with rose petals and offerings on the floor. Pink curtains and silver tinsel decorate the pillared temple structure.2008-12-24A photograph of a decorated shrine showing a deity murti of a seated male figure with a red-and-gold crown and white dhoti, accompanied by a goddess figure in a magenta sari and layered necklaces, both seated on an ornate golden throne-like arch. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape the figures, with a large orange-and-gold mound in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and colourful painted eggs and fruit sit on a tray. Pink curtains, silver tinsel and grey carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24