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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti group framed by an ornate gold arch and a green cloth backdrop. The central figure has an orange turban, a raised hand holding a staff-like object, and layered gold necklaces and garlands, seated beside a second figure in a green and yellow garment with a tall ornate crown. Below them stands a smaller figure with a red headdress and garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a brass lamp with offerings sits at the front. A smaller deity in a gold-trimmed niche to the right wears a gold-embroidered orange cloth and a flower garland. Stone pillars frame the scene, with metal vessels and offerings on a side table at lower left.

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September 26 20132013-09-26A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch frames a large statue pair of a deity couple adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, beaded jewellery and a crown; the male figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a hand raised in blessing, while the female figure wears a blue and green sari. Beside them a smaller deity murti in an orange cloth niche is garlanded. In front, a small altar holds a kalasha, brass lamps, a silver puja plate and a deity figure in a red and gold seat. Green drapery hangs behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-26A photograph of a temple shrine with large painted statues of a male and female deity pair seated on a golden throne under a green draped backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban, a multi-strand ornate necklace and raises a hand in blessing; the female figure wears a white-and-gold headdress, pearl necklaces and a green-and-yellow sari. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In front, a smaller deity murti stands on a pedestal beneath a brass kalasha-like vessel, and a separate shrine to the right holds a golden-clad figure in an orange cloth with blue-and-white beaded garlands. Brass puja vessels and lamps sit on the floor in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2013-09-26September 27 20132013-09-27A temple shrine photograph showing a large sculptural deity pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with a green curtain behind. The taller figure has four arms, a red and gold turban-like crown and a beaded garland, while the figure beside it wears a floral crown and a long red-and-white garland. A small rounded lingam-form object with a red crown and flower garlands sits in front. Silver lamps and brass vessels are arranged on the left, and a standing figure in an arched niche on the right wears a red garment and a beaded necklace. Statues and ritual objects only; no physical people are present.2013-09-27September 25 20132013-09-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis standing in front of a green satin backdrop. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban, a jewelled necklace and garlands, and raises a hand holding a small object; the second figure wears a tall crown, a white bead necklace and a blue and green skirt. Both are draped with marigold and red rose garlands. Below them sits a silver-framed seated figure with a cobra hood over its head and a decorated throne, and to the right an alcove holds a figure in a yellow-orange cloth wrapped with a jasmine-and-marigold garland. Brass pots, lamps and offerings sit on the floor at left. No people are visible.2013-09-26A photograph of a stone temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a green cloth backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand together: the left figure has a red and orange crown, multi-armed pose, a dark blue and red garment and garlands; the right figure wears a white and gold crown, a blue and green garment and white and red garlands. Below them sits a smaller seated murti draped in red and yellow garlands with a golden base. A separate smaller shrine to the right holds a standing figure in a yellow cloth and garland. Brass ritual vessels and lamps sit on the stone platform in front.2013-09-26September 27 20132013-09-27A temple sanctum shrine with a golden arched frame and gold-embroidered orange curtains. Two large seated deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban with a trident-like staff and garlands, the other in a tall crown with a purple sari and green lower garment, sit on a raised platform. In front is a Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands and a silver-embroidered cloth. A smaller statue in orange robes stands at the right, flanked by brass oil lamps. No living people are visible.2013-02-24A temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti of a four-armed figure seated with a consort, adorned with gold-and-red garlands, rudraksha-style necklaces and a crown; the figure holds a trident and other implements. The seated pair sits within a green cloth backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. Flanking figures stand on either side in red and gold dhoti-style garments with garlands and beaded necklaces, one raising a hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and small brass lamps sit in front, with flower garlands draped over the central figure and a decorated pedestal below. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues in a stone-pillared shrine. The gold-and-saffron cloth and offerings are arranged on the altar.2014-08-29August 29 20142014-08-29