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A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple, showing a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne beneath an arched gold frame. The figures wear crowns and red and white garments, with flower garlands in yellow, orange and pink draped over them. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha and offerings sit at the base, and pink curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.

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A decorated stone shrine with a gold-framed arch houses a pair of deity murtis seated on a throne, one male figure wearing a red and orange headdress and white garments and a female figure in a pink and magenta sari beside him. Garlands of yellow, red and orange flowers drape the figures and throne. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and flower arrangements with orange lilies and pink blooms frame the shrine. Colourful fruits or sweets sit on a tray at the base, and a small saffron-clad figure and a pair of white decorative figures appear in the foreground. Pink curtains hang at the sides, and a rainbow alphabet strip runs along the front ledge.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A decorated shrine with a gold arched niche framing a pair of seated deity murtis, one male figure wearing a red and orange crown or turban and white garments, and a female figure in pink and magenta with jewelry. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, pink curtains hang at the sides, and the platform is covered with flowers, plates of fruit and offerings in pink and yellow bowls. Pink and white lilies and orange blooms decorate the pillars, and a line of alphabet letters runs across the base.2008-12-24A decorated shrine at a temple with a deity murti pair seated on a throne, a male figure in a red crown and white garments and a female figure in pink and gold, both garlanded with yellow, orange and white flowers. In front, a large shivalinga-like form draped in a garland with a golden kalasha-style base, surrounded by brass oil lamps, a brass bowl, flower petals and colourful plastic cups. Pink curtains, silver tinsel and flower decorations frame the golden arch.2008-12-24A decorated shrine with a gilded arch framing two seated deity murtis, one wearing a red and orange turban with a crescent ornament and the other in a pink and purple sari with a crown. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white and red flowers and ornate necklaces. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and a small orange-robed statue or figure sit before them, with rose petals and offerings on the floor. Pink curtains and silver tinsel decorate the pillared temple structure.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A decorated shrine with a deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, white dhoti with gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles; the female figure wears a pink and gold sari and gold jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel and a large orange cloth-wrapped offering sit on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with flower petals, coconuts, a brass bowl and a pile of colourful eggs-shaped items on the floor. Pink curtains and silver tinsel frame the shrine, and a few trailing plants are visible at the edges.2008-12-24A decorated shrine within an ornate stone temple structure shows a pair of large painted murtis seated on a golden throne-like arch, garlanded with yellow, orange and red flower strands. The central figure wears a white dhoti, red and white turban and layered white beaded necklaces; the figure beside wears a pink blouse with a purple skirt and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a kalasha sits at the centre, and colourful sweets and fruit are arranged in the foreground. Silver tinsel hangs from the pillars and pink curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24A photograph of a decorated shrine showing a deity murti of a seated male figure with a red-and-gold crown and white dhoti, accompanied by a goddess figure in a magenta sari and layered necklaces, both seated on an ornate golden throne-like arch. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape the figures, with a large orange-and-gold mound in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and colourful painted eggs and fruit sit on a tray. Pink curtains, silver tinsel and grey carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24A decorated stone shrine with a golden arch holds a seated pair of deity murti, one male with a crown and one female in a pink sari, both draped in garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and small offering plates surround the central platform. Red and white flower garlands hang above, with pink lilies and orange marigolds on the pillars, silver tinsel strands, and small toy figures and painted clay figurines placed at the base. Red curtains frame the sides. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24