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A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a decorated deity murti at the centre. The deity is adorned with flower garlands in red, orange and white, and stands within a golden arched frame draped with red cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and banana plants and hanging golden strands frame the shrine. A small blue figure stands before the deity on a pedestal, with a kalasha-like brass object in front. No physical people are visible.

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A night-time photograph of a decorated shrine with a golden arched frame and a deity murti festooned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, a large vibhuti-marked face and a silver-and-gold body. A tall brass kalasha sits at the centre, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands, and banana plants, marigold garlands and hanging beaded tassels frame the altar. A blue small figure stands on the altar base in front of the murti. No people are visible.2009-07-07A photograph of a lit shrine niche at night showing a deity murti. The central figures are adorned with ornate silver and gold ornaments and a tall ornamental crown. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on both sides of the platform, banana plants frame the sides, and golden fringed hangings hang from the arched gold-framed doorway. A small blue figure stands at the base before a brass kalasha-like vessel. The stone pillars are carved with reliefs. No people are visible.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesDecember 29 20082008-12-29 +16 copiesA photograph of an illuminated temple shrine with a stone arch and carved pillars. Within a gilded arched niche sit two large deity murtis, Shiva and Parvati, adorned with multicolour flower garlands and white ornaments, with a trident and a small Shiva lingam before them. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and a smaller red-clad figure sits in a side niche. Banana leaves and orange cloth frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-11-20July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA night photograph of a shrine niche in a stone temple-style structure, where two deity murtis are seated on a raised platform. Both figures wear red garments and are heavily garlanded with red, yellow and orange flower strings, with marigold and white floral garlands. The central figure wears a tall red-and-gold crown, and the figure beside it holds a staff-like implement. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the platform, and a small offering tray sits in front. A golden arch frames the shrine, with a smaller decorated niche to the right. No living people are visible.2011-11-06January 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesA decorated temple-style shrine lit dimly against a black background, with a gold-framed arched niche. Two deity murtis stand together in the arch: one in a red garment with an orange crown and a flower garland, the other in a teal and gold sari with a garland, both with dark faces. Between and before them sits a small seated figure in red with a garland. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) with flower garlands flank the shrine, and palm fronds and flowers decorate the sides. No people are visible.2008-12-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a gold arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform: one in red and gold with a tall crown and a fan-like object in hand, the other in teal and gold with long dark hair and a crown. Both are draped in long garlands of white, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps garlanded with flowers stand on either side, and a small red-clad figure. Blue drapes and palm fronds frame the scene.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29