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A photograph of a temple sanctum with a large ornate gold arch framing a central deity murti seated on a throne-like dais. The central figure wears a crown-like headdress, heavy jewelled necklaces, garlands of beads and a red and green silk drape. Behind it a larger pair of seated deities with golden crowns and green garments stand beneath green curtains. To the right a small standing devotee statue with palms joined wears orange and red clothing and a bead mala. Smaller white and gold figures and flower offerings sit at the left edge. Carved stone pillars and green foliage are visible outside the glass walls.

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A photograph inside a golden-arched shrine showing a deity murti seated on a red and blue draped throne, decorated with a large ornate gold and jewelled necklace, a long red-and-maroon bead garland, and a tall gold crown. Behind, two standing murtis wear green and blue draped garments and gold ornaments, with a green curtain behind them. To the right, a smaller standing murti in orange turban and rudraksha-style beads holds his hands together. A brocaded cloth lies on the right side, and offerings and a small brass lamp sit at the lower left. Only statues are present, so no physical people are visible.2013-09-11September 13 20132013-09-13A temple shrine holds a large deity murti of a standing and seated divine couple, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands, jewelled necklaces and a golden crown. The central figure wears a blue-and-gold garment and a crown, while a figure in orange and gold stands on the right behind a gilded arch. A small figure in a green-and-gold sari sits on a golden throne in front, beside a smaller murti in orange dress on the right inside a green niche. Brass pots and offerings sit at the base, and a red curtain hangs behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-18September 13 20132013-09-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis: a figure with a red turban and trident, and a figure in a crown seated beside a golden throne-like seat. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures, and brass lamps, bells and offering vessels sit on the altar. To the right stands a smaller statue of a standing figure in saffron-brown robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in greeting, set in a green-curtained niche. No physical people are visible.2013-03-26September 11 20132013-09-11A shrine niche of a temple showing a deity murti group under a gilded arched frame with a green curtain behind. A central deity figure with a red turban and crown is seated on a blue-and-green throne-like seat with a consort figure in a green garment beside. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang across the figures, with heavy gold necklaces and beaded malas. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine in red and white dhotis with yellow and white garlands, and tall brass oil lamps stand at either side. Offerings and a red cloth sit before the murtis. No living people are visible.2014-10-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and yellow drapery behind a central deity murti. The central murti is a multi-armed goddess-form figure wearing a crown, teal and blue garments, a large gold necklace, and a yellow and pink flower garland. In front stands an ornate gold and green bridal-style figure draped with gold jewellery and a green-bordered cloth, with a yellow-and-pink garland across it. Flanking figures include a standing male murti in white turban and maroon garments with a garland on the left, and a figure in a leaf-patterned garment with a garland on the right. A red cloth covers the base, with a wooden stand and a gold-bordered cloth at the lower left. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.2015-08-28October 11 20142014-10-11September 28 20142014-09-28Photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arch and orange-gold curtain behind. Two standing deity murti are dressed in ornate garments: the left figure wears an orange turban-like crown, white jewelled necklaces and a green-and-orange dhoti, the right figure wears a magenta blouse, pink skirt and red-and-white garlands. Between them sits a seated figure on a green and orange stone base with a red and white garland draped across its body and a silver-bordered red cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and brass kalasha-style vessels rest at the base. No physical people are visible.2011-10-11February 01 20152015-02-01