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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban and holding a trident-like staff and a shield, the other in red and gold with a crown, both decked with ornate silver necklaces. Yellow and pink flower garlands hang across them and a white-draped seat or peetha sits in front. Golden oil lamps stand on both sides, with red and orange curtains behind and a small white statue of a figure in pink and purple clothes with a garland at lower right. Blue and pink textiles are visible at the edges.

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December 15 20092009-12-15A temple shrine (sanctum) with two large painted deity murti standing side by side under an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a staff and small ritual objects; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped in pink and yellow-and-purple garlands. Brass lamp stands with oil lamps flank the shrine, and a white-draped platform in front holds a smaller pink-clad figure with garlands and a gold necklace. Orange cloth hangs on the sides. No people are visible.2009-12-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair, a male figure in an orange-red turban and a female figure in a pink-and-white skirt, both adorned with silver jewellery and holding a staff and other ritual objects. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang across the murtis, and a seated white marble figure in pink clothing with a white garland sits in front. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the shrine, with a small golden pyramid-shaped object and a small blue-clad figure on the lower left. Red pillars and a red metal gate are visible on the right. No living people are visible.2009-12-15A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti standing under a golden arched frame before red drapery. The taller figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with a red and gold necklace; beside him stands a female deity in orange and gold garments with a crown and jewelled necklace. Both wear ornate jewellery and are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a small seated figure in blue and white is covered by a white cloth and an ornate turban, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small ornamental chair with a tiny figure sits to the right. No living people are clearly in the shrine; a partial figure appears at the lower right edge.2010-09-15Photograph of a decorated shrine with a golden arched frame showing a pair of large silver-toned deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears a green and orange turban, a red-and-gold garment, and multiple necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a purple garment and a crown-like headdress with green ornaments. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow and magenta flowers. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange robes with a white shawl and white floral garland sits with hands folded, and brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and flower offerings sit on a wooden table. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2008-10-04A golden shrine houses a large murti of a seated deity with an orange turban-style crown, holding a trident and other implements, beside a consort figure in pink and yellow dress with gold jewellery. Both are draped with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. In front, a smaller murti in white dhoti with an orange head cloth and red-and-white garland sits on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha and brass vessels rest on the floor, and red curtains frame the arch.2010-08-25Golden shrine arch framing a pair of large painted deity murti, a male figure with an orange-red turban and a female figure in pink silk with a jeweled crown, both adorned with heavy gold-and-red necklaces. Yellow and red-purple garlands drape both figures, with a tall gold-tipped kalasha-like finial and offering trays at the base. Ornate gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a white cloth covers the altar in front. No people are visible.2009-12-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched frame and a deep red curtain behind it. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red-orange turban, a crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, a purple and pink sari, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a seated figure in blue clothing with a white shawl and a gold necklace, head bowed, with hands folded in a seated posture, placed before a white-draped platform. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small figure stands at the right edge. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom right corner.2010-09-15December 13 20092009-12-13Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under a temple pavilion, adorned with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. The left figure holds a trident and a small vessel, wears an orange turban, pink and gold skirt and jeweled necklaces. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, red and gold necklaces and a pink sari. Two tall brass oil lamps stand in front of them, and a garlanded peetha or throne with a gold canopy sits at the right edge beside a red iron railing and palm trees.2009-12-15A decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis, one male figure in white dhoti with a red turban and crown and gold necklaces, and a female figure in a pink sari with a gold crown and jewellery, both seated on a golden seat before a golden arched frame with a dark blue backdrop. Yellow and multicoloured garlands drape over them, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Pink curtains and silver tinsel decorate the pillars, and a small orange cloth and fruits sit at the base of the figures. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine against red drapes. The male figure wears an orange turban, layered silver-toned necklaces and holds a staff, while the female figure wears a pink sari with gold jewellery and a tiara-like crown. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower malas, and gold oil lamps flank the shrine. A small brass vessel with a leaf garland sits at the base. The image carries a faint archive copyright overlay.2009-12-15