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A photograph of a shrine niche inside a stone temple, lit by many small oil lamps along the ledge. At the centre stands a gilded deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a figure in white draped beside it. Red curtains with decorative woven borders hang at the sides, and strands of pale green leaves and yellow flower garlands frame the opening. Brass lamp stands and ritual vessels sit on the platform, and a yellow flower garland runs along the front edge. No people are visible.

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Night view of a stone temple shrine decorated for evening arati. A deity murti stands on a golden pedestal at the centre, draped in a garland of yellow and red flowers, with a gold-framed arch behind it. Strings of yellow marigolds hang along the stone ledge, and many small oil lamps are lit in front. Brass lamp stands and offering plates sit on the ledge. Red curtains with decorative woven panels frame the sides, and green leaf-and-cloth toran decorations hang from the ceiling. No people are visible.2010-01-01A photograph of an enclosed stone shrine at night, framed by orange curtains hung on red posts. Inside, a golden arched niche holds a Shiva lingam set on a golden yoni base, flanked by two deity murtis dressed in blue and yellow garments with garlands of flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine platform, and a small figure in white sits in front of the sanctum. Stone carvings decorate the pillars and plinth. No people are visible.2010-10-09December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a night-time temple shrine decorated for Deepavali. Two gilded deity murtis stand in a golden arched niche framed by carved grey stone pillars and red curtains, both draped in flower garlands. Between them a golden kalasha-like vessel sits on a gold platform, with a smaller red-clad figure seated at the base. Tall brass oil lamps and many small flame lamps light the platform, and strings of fairy lights hang across the ceiling. Potted banana-type plants flank the shrine. No people are visible.2009-10-17A lit temple shrine at night with a large golden deity murti seated on a golden throne within an ornate arched frame, adorned with multicolored flower garlands and a golden crown. Red and gold drapes hang behind it, with potted banana plants at each side and rows of brass oil lamps along the platform. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling, and a small figure in a red garment and white head covering sits in the lower foreground beside a lamp, appearing to be a devotee or attendant. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2009-10-17October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine at night, lit by many small oil lamps arranged on a stone platform and by strings of lights hanging around the archway. At the centre sits a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne, wearing crowns and draped in black and gold cloth, with long garlands of flowers hanging from their shoulders. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and potted banana plants frame the sides. Red curtains hang behind the golden arch. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of a lit temple shrine at night, framed by grey stone pillars with carvings and orange curtains, strung with small lights. Within a gilded arch sits a deity murti pair with crowns and garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepam) on the stone platform. A small figure in orange robes sits at the base of the shrine in front of the offerings. A partly visible person in white clothing bends at the lower left edge.2010-11-21Outdoor stone temple pavilion at dusk with carved granite pillars and a golden arch. Within a shrine, a deity murti of a seated divine couple is adorned with thick marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a rich green and red drape behind. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass bowls holding offerings, flowers and a kalasha-like vessel on the floor before the altar. Orange cloth hangs from the side poles and banana leaves frame the view. No people are visible.2011-12-13A photograph of a covered open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars carved with floral and geometric motifs, hung with orange cloth. Inside an arched niche stands a deity murti garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strands and a red-and-blue garment, with a dark-faced ornate figure seated in front on a golden throne-like seat. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and a smaller orange-robed figure with a garland is visible at left. No physical person is clearly visible in the scene.2009-12-27