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Interior of a temple shrine with a gilded ornate throne-like chair with a red cushion in the foreground. Behind it, deity murti figures are adorned with garlands and ornaments: a central seated deity with crown and trident-like staff, and a consort figure in pink and red garments, flanked by standing figures in green-draped niches. Oil lamps stand on either side. Two people in the lower right, seen from behind, face the shrine in devotional posture, one in a red-orange garment and the other in dark clothing with a white garment.

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September 05 20172017-09-05September 05 20172017-09-05Two women in saris, seen from behind, stand before a shrine in a temple hall with ornate grey stone pillars and arched niches. Inside the central niche a deity murti with a crown and a crescent moon on the head sits on a pink and gold seat beside a dark shivalingam on a stand, with fresh flower garlands around the figures. Flanking figures in teal-backed niches wear yellow and green garments and garlands. A large golden peetha with red cushion occupies the left foreground, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine.2017-09-05A temple shrine with gilded arches and red curtains holds seated deity murti statues draped in garlands of white, orange and purple flowers. The central figure, a seated goddess with a crescent-marked crown and a red and green sari, holds a ritual implement over a dark stone shivalinga-like base with a golden kalasha-like vessel. To the left stands a smaller statue in a blue turban and orange garment with a garland, and at the front right a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, faces the shrine. A large brass lamp stand stands at the right edge.2017-10-01May 24 20172017-05-24A temple shrine photograph showing a golden-arched niche with a central deity murti seated on a golden throne, flanked by two standing golden-framed figures, all draped with magenta and white flower garlands. Red curtains frame the shrine. In the foreground, a red velvet and silver ceremonial chair faces the shrine. A man in white dhoti with a gold border and bare upper body stands at left, and a person in a dark red robe with long matted hair stands at right near the chair. A kalasha-like golden pot with garlands sits before the deity. Two people are visible.2017-09-24A photograph of a temple sanctum with a gilded arched shrine framing a central pair of deity murtis, one seated figure wearing a crown and holding a staff, the other figure beside it in green and gold garments, both draped with white and orange flower garlands and beaded necklaces. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine: the figure on the left wears white robes and a white turban, and the figure on the right wears a red-brown garment and red turban. Brass oil lamps stand along the sides, and in the foreground a gold-and-red lotus-petal throne is set before the shrine with a few devotees' heads visible at the bottom edge, one wearing dark clothing. Small multicoloured string lights hang on the pillars.2017-05-24Photograph of a shrine niche with gilded arches and grey carved stone walls framed by deep red curtains. At the centre sits a deity murti pair with a crowned figure in red and gold, flanked by a lady in green and white garlands. Side figures in white and blue with flower garlands stand beside them. A gold kalasha and lingam-like form sit on a gold pedestal with yellow garlands, and a silver-embossed red throne stands in front. At right, two women in orange saffron saris stand near the curtain. Oil lamps and brass stands complete the setting.2017-10-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together in a golden arched niche against a red backdrop, holding a trident, a ritual object and other attributes, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and gold jewellery. Flanking figures stand on either side, including a gilded attendant figure with a crown and a sage-like figure on the right. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform in front, with silver offering trays and small decorated figures before the central sanctum. In the lower right foreground, a person with long dark hair, seen from behind and wearing a reddish-brown cloth, stands before the shrine in worship. Gold draped curtains frame the right side.2017-08-22September 10 20172017-09-10 +1 copiesPhotograph of two decorated deity murtis seated on ornate golden thrones in a temporary pavilion with a grey draped backdrop. The murti on the right is a goddess form in a red silk sari, heavy gold jewellery and a large pink-and-white flower garland, seated on red cloth with a golden canopy above. The murti on the left, on a painted carved pedestal with lion figures, wears a yellow marigold garland and gold ornaments. A brass lamp stands in front and a small pennant-shaped banner hangs between them. Blurred silhouettes of a few people sit in the lower foreground.2015-10-21 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20172017-09-17