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A photo of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and a deity murti pair in a palanquin-like golden throne, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands and a large floral garland at the centre. A standing man in saffron/orange robes with a white garland and white marks on his body holds a flame lamp toward the deities, while a kneeling person in orange with hands folded in prayer sits on the right. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, brass bowls and offerings surround the shrine, with blue cloth draped behind and stone pillars on either side.

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Photo of a ritual worship at a shrine beneath a stone-pillared canopy. In the centre, a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti of a seated Shiva-like figure with a red-and-orange head covering and a female consort in blue with a crown, both wearing garlands in yellow, orange and blue. A small red-clad figure with a garland lies in front. A standing priest in orange robes with a white garland holds a lit oil lamp toward the deity, while a seated devotee in orange with hands folded sits to the right. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a brass bowl surround the shrine, with blue curtains framing the sides.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and garlanded neck and a female figure in a blue and gold dress with a tall crown, both wreathed in yellow and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red with a white garland sits on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a bell and a small vessel with an upraised arm, as a second orange-clad assistant stands behind him. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit on the floor, with blue curtains framing the mandapa.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph inside an ornate golden-arched shrine showing two large murti figures seated on a golden throne, one with a red and gold crown and the other in a blue and gold sari-style garment, both draped with marigold garlands. In front, a small figure in red and white garments with a garland sits on the base, flanked by brass vessels and tall brass lamps. On the left, a man in orange robes with a white garland stands with folded hands before a flame in a small lamp, while another orange-robed person sits at the far left. Blue curtains and foliage frame the open-sided pavilion.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A golden-arched shrine holds a large deity murti pair seated on a golden throne with garlands of yellow and red flowers, one figure wearing a red turban and crown and the other a tall crown and blue-and-gold dress. In front, a small red-clad figure stands among silver and brass vessels. At left, a person in orange robes with a white flower garland stands with hands raised in prayer beside a lit oil lamp, and brass lamps line the shrine. Orange-clad attendants and blue drapes frame the scene.2009-01-02 +1 copiesInside a golden-arched shrine, a large gilded deity murti of a seated Shiva-Parvati pair receives worship. The central deity wears a red turban and bejewelled attire, while the goddess beside him wears a blue sari with gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow and red flowers and a white garland drape the murti and a golden pedestal. In front, a small white figure with red cloth and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on the altar, and brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels flank the scene. At left, a man in an orange robe and white flower garland stands with folded hands beside a flame in a lamp, while another orange-robed attendant kneels at the far left. This is a puja ritual in the shrine.2009-01-02A photograph inside an open-sided temple shrine with a gold arched frame. In the centre, a deity murti with a crown and garlands sits beside a female figure in blue and gold, with a second deity figure seated in front. A man in orange robes and a white and orange garland stands at centre, holding a brass plate of offerings toward the murti. Two young men in orange robes stand at the left and right, and a figure in white sits at the lower left among brass lamps, kalasha vessels and pots, with flower garlands on the figures. Brass oil lamps and a small lamp stand flank the shrine. Ceremonial puja or aarti is shown.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph of a golden shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of deity murtis, one wearing a red crown and holding a trident, the other in a blue-toned form with a tall crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a standing figure in orange robes with a white garland faces the shrine, while a seated devotee in orange with hands joined sits at left. A brass oil lamp with a flame burns in the foreground beside brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and scattered petals. Golden lamp stands flank the altar. Robed attendants are visible at the edges.2009-01-02