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A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and an orange draped backdrop. Two large deity murti sit on a raised throne, one with a red and gold crown and garlands, the other in a red headdress with ornate jewellery, holding staffs. In front, a smaller white figure in a gold-bordered green and teal cloth wears a jewelled crown and a red-and-white garland, with a kalasha-like vessel and oil lamps set around the base. To the right stands a statue of a figure in a green cloth with a yellow turban and jewellery, and a brass oil lamp stand is at the far right. No physical people are visible.

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April 09 20122012-04-09A photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti pair, a male and female form seated on a throne-like platform. The central figure wears an orange crown and gold ornaments and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure to the right wears a green-and-gold garment and holds a long staff. Both are draped in garlands of marigold and red and purple flowers. Below them sits a smaller figure in orange and gold with a yellow turban and a pale face, also garlanded. Brass lamps and kalasha-like vessels stand at the base, with a green curtain and a standing figure in red at the right edge. There are no physical people in the scene.2012-04-30A photograph of an ornate shrine with a gilded arch framing a large red curtain. Two large deity murti stand behind a central figure: the left statue wears a crown and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and the right statue wears a jeweled crown and holds a staff. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the figures. Below, a seated figure wears white, an orange turban and a beaded necklace, in front of a white cloth draped on a platform with offerings. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand at both sides, and a green-curtained niche to the right holds a painted red-clad figure. No living people are visible apart from the seated figure, which appears to be a statue or doll rather than a live person. Oil lamps and garlands suggest a puja or worship display.2012-04-05Inside a temple shrine, a large gilded murti of a seated deity couple dominates the frame, the male figure holding a trident and the female holding a lotus, both draped in green and gold garments and garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower strands. Before them stands a gilded shivalinga-style altar with flower garlands, and in front a red-robed figure with a rudraksha-style necklace sits at the base of the shrine, appearing to be a devotee or priest. Gilded oil lamps flank the altar, red curtains hang on both sides, and small brass puja vessels and offerings are arranged on the platform. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine arch.2009-12-21 +1 copiesA temple sanctum shows a gilded arched shrine backdrop against red drapery, with a large murti of a deity couple standing above a seated figure. The male deity holds a trident and wears an orange turban, pearl and gold necklaces and a red garment; the female deity wears a teal and gold sari with layered jewelry. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Below, a small white-and-pink seated figure in a white cloth and gold waist band sits on a pedestal beside brass lamps and kalasha-like vessels. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-02-03Interior shrine of a temple, with a deity murti pair decorated with garlands in red, yellow, white and purple and framed by a gold arch and a red backdrop. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, gold ornaments and holds a staff, with a seated smaller figure in orange in front. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small brass puja vessel sits at the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-30A photograph of a gilded temple shrine holding a large deity murti, a four-armed figure with a crown and a kalasha pot in one hand, seated beside a consort figure with a crown and ornate garlands. Both are dressed in pink and purple drapes and heavy beaded necklaces. Below them, a small white-clothed figure in a pink garment and red turban sits on a white cloth, with a brass oil lamp and red and white flower garlands. Green curtains line the alcove, and smaller pink-clad statues flank the shrine on each side with brass oil lamps. Gold carved arches frame the scene.2012-05-16April 05 20122012-04-05 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne within a gold arched frame and red curtain. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a white-and-cream sari with jeweled ornaments and a black decorated headdress. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and a golden shivalingam placed before them. A small orange-robed figure with a white cloth on its head sits at the base, flanked by brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and offering plates.2010-07-13A temple sanctum photograph centred on a large deity murti of a seated divine couple decorated with red and white garlands, a gold crown and a trident-like staff. The figures sit on a red and gold seat before a golden arched backdrop with embossed patterns. In front, a small statue of a saffron-robed sage with a turban and garland sits on an orange cloth draped over a raised altar. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like pot, offering bowls and flower arrangements stand on the altar. To the right, a smaller shrine shows another saffron-robed figure with a garland, and a woman's silhouette appears at the edge. Figures on the altar are statues or murtis, not physical people in the scene.2012-02-09April 09 20122012-04-09A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with an orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an orange-and-gold crown and a jewelled necklace, with a garland of white and yellow flowers draped over the figures. Below, a small seated figure in red and white draped clothing sits before a white cloth and a thick garland. A standing statue on the right holds a staff and wears red robes and a red headcloth beside a green curtain. Carved stone pillars frame the scene, and a small figure stands on the left. No living people are visible.2011-09-24