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Photograph inside a temple shrine viewed down a narrow red-carpeted aisle flanked by metal railings. A large deity murti with a red and gold crown, red garments and white flower garlands stands on a stone platform backed by a golden arch and yellow cloth. A shaven-headed monk in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the base of the platform, hands raised in devotion before an altar bearing a decorated throne, orange and white flowers and brass lamps. Only the monk and a partially visible figure at the left edge are physically present; the rest is sculpture.

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July 11 20132013-07-11A photograph inside a temple shrine looking up a red-carpeted aisle between iron railings toward a large deity murti seated on a white and pink pedestal beneath a red and gold arched backdrop. The deity figures wear gold crowns and ornate gold necklaces, garlanded with marigold and rose-pink flower garlands. In front of the altar, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange cloth sits cross-legged at the lower left, facing the shrine. A gold kalasha-like vessel, small lamps and flower offerings sit on the altar base. Pink and red cloth hangings frame the sides.2013-07-02May 16 20132013-05-16Photograph of a temple sanctum with a red carpet runner leading between polished steel railings toward a golden arched shrine. Two large painted deity murti stand behind a dark orange and yellow linga-like form adorned with white and orange garlands, a red kumkum mark and fresh flowers. One figure wears a red turban and holds a trident; the other wears a pink skirt and a red blouse with jewelry. A seated man in an orange-red robe sits cross-legged at the left beside brass lamps and offerings, with a small figure in a green sari on the right. Gilded carvings and stone pillars frame the shrine.2013-04-10A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti group framed by a golden arch, with a trident-bearing figure and a consort figure wearing garlands of red and yellow flowers. In front, a central seated figure in white and orange ritual cloth sits on a stone platform behind a metal railing with lit oil lamps along both sides. A shaven-headed monk in maroon robes sits cross-legged at the left of the platform. Red curtains hang on the sides and a small kalasha-like brass vessel with flowers rests in front of the altar.2013-04-07Photograph taken through a railed corridor looking toward a shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Two large deity murtis stand at the centre, one holding a trident, both adorned with garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces, with a white cloth and gold-and-red ritual items on a white-draped altar. To the left a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes sits at the lower altar performing a ritual with brass vessels, while a standing figure in white stands partly visible at the left edge. A smaller figure stands at the right side of the shrine near a gold pillar. Carved grey stone pillars and a red-and-white wall frame the scene.2013-05-07A temple sanctum viewed down a red carpeted aisle between steel railings. Two large deity statues sit on a red-draped throne-like seat under a green silk backdrop; one statue wears a red turban and holds a trident, the other wears a gold crown and garlands. A shaved-headed man in saffron robes kneels at a stone altar, tending brass oil lamps and offerings in front of the statues. A small figure in orange robes stands with folded hands at the right edge. Garlands of white and pink flowers hang on the altar, and red curtains frame the scene.2013-04-13April 08 20122012-04-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by carved grey stone pillars and red draped cloth. Two large deity murti sit on a white draped platform, one with a crown and a female companion adorned with garlands and gold ornaments. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits at the lower left, facing the shrine and tending ritual vessels. Marigold and pink flower garlands hang on the murti and the altar, and a stone altar stands in front with a small linga-like form and brass items. Dark metal railings frame the foreground.2013-07-03May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesApril 12 20132013-04-12A shrine viewed through an open iron gate with a red carpet leading toward it. Inside, a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pink draped platform, Shiva holding a trident and Parvati with a crown and gold ornaments. Red curtains hang behind, and a smaller orange-clad figure with a beaded necklace, garlands and brass lamps sits in front on a stone pedestal. No people are visible.2013-01-28