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A photograph of a shrine alcove with a pair of deity murti, one with a gold face, orange turban and layered white and blue garlands, the other in a pink and green sari with a gold crown and garlands. A priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala sits at the lower left beside brass puja vessels and a small lamp, performing worship at night. Red drapes hang behind the figures, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.

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January 03 20082008-01-03A stone shrine with carved pillars and dark red velvet drapes shows a large pair of deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform: a male figure with a red and orange turban, orange shawl, gold necklaces and a trident-like staff in hand, beside a female figure in a purple blouse and teal skirt with gold jewelry and a tall hair ornament. A bronze kalasha, a garland and brass lamps sit in front. A man in a saffron-orange robe and white head covering kneels at the lower left, holding a small lamp or bell. A small gold-framed figure stands at the right.2007-08-26 +2 copiesMay 04 20132013-05-04Outdoor photo of a stone-carved shrine with a pair of large painted deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform, one male figure with a raised hand and a gold crown and garlands, one female figure in a purple sari with a gold crown and necklaces. Red and maroon velvet drapes hang behind them. In front, a small kneeling person in an orange robe and a tall silver-coloured headdress or crown tends to brass lamps, bowls and a silver vessel placed on the ledge, with a garland of yellow flowers draped over the platform. A small framed figure sits to the right. The night scene is dim, with trees behind the shrine.2007-08-26July 21 20102010-07-21A temple ritual at a shrine with golden arches and orange curtains. In the foreground a priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a bare upper body and white markings on his arm, sits cross-legged and waves a lit flame over a seated white-marble statue of a figure in orange robes with a turban-like headwear, placed before two large deity murtis. The deity murtis are dressed in gold and red garlands; one holds a trident and wears a gold crown. A golden kalasha-style vessel and brass oil lamps stand nearby, with rose petals and fruit on a tray in front. To the right a golden palanquin-style peetha is heaped with red and yellow flowers and white garlands. Several people's hands appear at the lower right edge.2010-07-21A night-time puja at an open temple hall. A priest in peach-orange robes and a tall patterned crown sits at left with palms pressed together in prayer, with brass vessels, a kalasha, bananas and offerings arranged before him. At centre is a red-draped seat with a gold cobra hood and a white flower garland. At right a large painted deity murti in purple, orange and turquoise garments holds up its hands. A small pink-clad figure stands on a pedestal at lower right beside red curtains.2007-08-26July 21 20102010-07-21July 02 20132013-07-02January 03 20082008-01-03October 14 20072007-10-14Photo 11737196