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A night photograph of a stone-pillared temple shrine with two painted deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. Both figures have green faces, ornate crowns and red and white garments with gold trim, one holding a staff-like emblem. Green leafy garlands hang between the pillars, with two triangular decorated banners on either side. A white cloth covers the platform front, with a garland, brass lamps and offerings at the base. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a stone shrine at night, lit from above, showing two painted deity figures seated side by side on a raised platform. Both figures have green faces, large ornate headdresses, red and white costume garments and gold necklaces. Green leafy garlands hang from the stone pillars, and two decorated red and gold canopy umbrellas stand on either side. In front sit brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, and a white cloth draped over an altar table with a gold garland. Carved reliefs decorate the pillars. No physical people are visible.2007-05-30A photograph of a stone shrine at night, lit from above, showing two painted deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal. Both figures have green faces, large crowns, red and white draped garments and gold ornaments. Before them stand brass lamps and vessels, a white cloth covers the platform, and green leafy garlands hang between the carved pillars. Two small triangular red and gold banners flank the shrine.2007-05-30A dimly lit shrine holds a pair of large gilded deity murti seated side by side on a raised pedestal, with green foliage garlands hanging from the stone pillars behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall striped crown with a golden halo, a green painted face, red and white garments, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden staff. The figure on the right wears a gold-embroidered veil over the head, a pearl necklace, and white draped clothing. Between them rests a gold-coloured ceremonial object, and before the pedestal is a white cloth with orange and white borders, a garland, and a set of brass oil lamps. No people are visible.2007-05-31A night photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and a lit ceiling, housing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The murtis wear crowns, ornaments and red, orange and gold draped cloth, and are garlanded with white flower strands and green and red bands. A large golden lamp-like stand with a kalasha-style base and flower garlands sits in front of them. No people are visible. A dark cloth hangs at the right edge.Night photograph of a stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars, where two decorated murtis are seated on a raised platform. The central figures wear crowns, silver and gold ornaments, and are draped in garlands of red and white flowers. One figure has an orange shawl, the other wears a green and gold skirt. A large floral garland and a brass kalasha-style pot sit at the front, with a pink cloth beneath the seated figures and a dark curtain at the right edge.Night photograph of an illuminated stone shrine with carved granite pillars and a flat ceiling. Two deity murtis are seated on a raised red-and-gold throne, one wearing a tall crown and the other a tall headdress, dressed in orange, green and gold garments. Garlands of white flowers and red drapes frame them, and a large floral garland hangs at the base of the altar. No people are visible.Photograph of two large deity murti seated side by side on a raised golden pedestal inside a stone temple pavilion at night. Both figures have green faces, ornate golden crowns with colourful headdresses, heavy gold necklaces, and red and white draped garments with gold borders. The central murti in front shows a golden cobra hood above a white-draped altar table holding brass oil lamps, a garland and flowers. Green leaf-strand festoons hang between stone pillars, and two gold-and-red canopy umbrellas stand on poles at either side.2007-05-30Night photograph of a stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars, lit from above. Two deity murtis sit on a raised dais, dressed with garlands of flowers and leaves, orange and red shawls and drapes. The central figure wears a tall crown and the figure to the right wears a green skirt and a tall headdress; a gold kalasha-like vessel with a garland lies in front. No physical people are visible. A decorative urn-shaped object is set before the murtis.Night photograph of a stone-pillared open pavilion lit from within, housing two decorated deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The central figures wear tall crowns and ornate gold and silver jewellery, with red, orange and green silk drapes behind them and garlands of white and red flowers hanging at their sides. A large ornamented gold kalasha-like pot with a blue and white garland sits in front. Carved figures and relief panels decorate the granite pillars, and the dark surroundings frame the lit shrine.A night photograph of a stone-pillared shrine housing a seated pair of painted deity murtis, one with a red face and crown-like headdress, the other in white and gold attire. Long palm fronds form a backdrop behind them, and a deep purple cloth hangs from the upper right. Garlands drape the figures and a white cloth covers the pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and a small brass lamp flame glows at the centre. Carved relief panels decorate the pillars, and the scene is illuminated by warm overhead light. No people are visible.2007-05-28December 27 20112011-12-27November 06 20112011-11-06