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A photograph of an ornate shrine with a gilded arch framing a large red curtain. Two large deity murti stand behind a central figure: the left statue wears a crown and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and the right statue wears a jeweled crown and holds a staff. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the figures. Below, a seated figure wears white, an orange turban and a beaded necklace, in front of a white cloth draped on a platform with offerings. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand at both sides, and a green-curtained niche to the right holds a painted red-clad figure. No living people are visible apart from the seated figure, which appears to be a statue or doll rather than a live person. Oil lamps and garlands suggest a puja or worship display.

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A temple sanctum shows a gilded arched shrine backdrop against red drapery, with a large murti of a deity couple standing above a seated figure. The male deity holds a trident and wears an orange turban, pearl and gold necklaces and a red garment; the female deity wears a teal and gold sari with layered jewelry. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Below, a small white-and-pink seated figure in a white cloth and gold waist band sits on a pedestal beside brass lamps and kalasha-like vessels. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-02-03A temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a painted or sculpted two-armed deity pair seated on a high throne, both with crowns, large earrings and multi-strand white and red beaded necklaces. The figure on the left holds a trident-like ceremonial staff and raises a hand, while the figure on the right holds a flower garland. Behind them hangs a deep orange-red curtain. A tall lingam-like form in the centre is draped in red and pink flower garlands and rudraksha beads, with a kalasha-like base and a white peetha beneath. At right, a smaller deity statue in a green-curtained niche wears a red and white garland. Pink and white flowers lie on the floor and a yellow cloth covers a box at left. Ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2013-09-20April 03 20122012-04-03A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with an orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an orange-and-gold crown and a jewelled necklace, with a garland of white and yellow flowers draped over the figures. Below, a small seated figure in red and white draped clothing sits before a white cloth and a thick garland. A standing statue on the right holds a staff and wears red robes and a red headcloth beside a green curtain. Carved stone pillars frame the scene, and a small figure stands on the left. No living people are visible.2011-09-24A photograph of a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch framing red drapery. Two large deity murtis dominate the shrine, one with multiple arms holding a club and other implements and another holding a staff, both adorned with jewelled ornaments and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and white robes sits on a decorated peetha with a white cloth and red and white garlands, while smaller statues stand in side niches. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor on either side. No physical people are visible in the shrine.2012-04-05 +1 copiesOctober 27 20082008-10-27April 05 20122012-04-05Inside a richly gilded temple shrine, a large sculpted deity pair sits on a golden-curtained dais: the male figure wears a red turban, a multi-strand gold-and-red bead necklace and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a crown, green-and-white bead garland and a blue-and-gold sari. Between them stands a red-clothed stone idol decorated with a white flower garland and a gold-and-green crown-like headdress, set before a red cloth draped throne and surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha pots and puja vessels. On the right, a smaller gilded niche holds a standing statue of a saint in saffron-orange dhoti, rudraksha-style beads and a shawl, with green drapery behind. Shown as a photograph of an empty shrine with no physical people.2013-06-05April 05 20122012-04-05A photograph of a temple shrine showing a richly decorated sanctum. Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat against an orange and red drape within a gold-ornamented arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff, and an orange-gold necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal and yellow sari, and a jewelled necklace. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape a silver lingam-shaped form in the foreground, set over a blue cloth. A brass oil lamp stands on each side, and a smaller figure in an orange turban and green drape stands in the right niche. No living people are visible.2013-06-17July 27 20122012-07-27November 25 20112011-11-25