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A decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis in orange and gold garments, each adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban-style crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand; the figure beside wears a tall crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-orange sari-style dress. Between them sits a smaller deity murti draped in garlands with a gold-trimmed face, in front of which are open books, brass pots and a kalasha. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the altar, with a red-orange backdrop, carved stone pillars and an arched golden frame behind. Small garlanded murtis sit on the platforms at the edges.

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December 14 20102010-12-14December 14 20102010-12-14December 14 20102010-12-14A large shrine tableau of two deity murtis seated on a raised golden throne under an ornate gilded arch with carved stone pillars. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and crown, holds a trident-like staff and a gold sceptre, and wears beaded rudraksha-style malas; the right figure wears an orange-gold sari, a gold crown and heavy gold jewellery. Both are draped in orange and gold robes. Garlands of yellow, purple, red and green marigold-style flowers hang across the figures and the front dais. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, a small seated figure in orange and white sits before a golden altar with a kalasha, and a small framed deity stands at right. No people are visible in the scene.2010-12-14December 29 20102010-12-29Interior of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and an arched niche holding two deity murtis, one seated with a crown and a trident-like staff, the other standing in a red and gold garment, both draped in long garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a brass plate with offerings sit on the platform in front, with a saffron-robed devotee kneeling at the lower right edge of the frame. Orange and red cloth hangs on the sides and a red-railed enclosure with flower decorations is visible beyond the pillars.2010-12-29A shrine interior with red and orange draped cloth on both sides and a stone arch framing a pair of painted statues of deities in red and gold garments. The taller figure holds a staff-like implement and a hand raised in blessing, and a crown is visible; the other figure wears a red blouse and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a red-clad murti or stone figure covered in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a silver-toned mask-like face and a brass lamp to the right. Oil lamps and a white cloth-covered table sit at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22A photograph of a shrine set under a carved stone canopy with pillars and red-orange side curtains. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised throne, one with a crown and orange garments and the other with a jewelled headdress and orange and red sari, both draped in thick garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Between them and in front sits a smaller seated figure in orange robes on a white-draped platform, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small garlanded figure sits at right. No physical people are visible.2010-12-27October 06 20112011-10-06December 22 20102010-12-22December 14 20102010-12-14A temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised throne: a male figure in a yellow turban and yellow dhoti with gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, and a female figure in yellow sari with layered gold necklaces and bangles. Both are decorated with thick garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange and red, plus white flowers. In front, a smaller figure in yellow and a saffron turban sits with a flower garland and a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small garlanded shrine figure appears at the right. Carved stone pillars and an arched gold frame surround the altar. No living people are visible.2010-12-23