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Photograph of a temple shrine with a carved stone arch framed in gold, draped with garlands of marigold and multicolored flower strands. Two large deity murti stand in the back, one with a red turban and a dark face, the other in a pink sari with a jewelled crown. In front sits a smaller figure in a red garment and gold ornaments, with a silver pot and brass oil lamps on the altar. No living people are visible.

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A shrine niche with a golden arch framed by garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers. Two standing deity murti are central: a male figure in an orange-red turban and a garland of white beads, holding a ritual object, beside a female figure in a pink sari with a dark crown. A larger seated murti in a red and gold cloth, wrapped in flower garlands, sits on a white-draped platform in front. Brass oil lamps and a silver vessel flank the altar, with a tray of red offerings at left. No people are visible; the page is a Holi-day event, but the image shows only the shrine.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22Inside a temple shrine, a pair of deity murtis stands in a gilded arched niche decorated with multi-coloured garlands of marigolds and white flowers. The taller figure wears an orange turban and a crown, and a gold necklace, and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure beside wears a pink and gold sari. Below them a white-draped seat or peetha is decorated with a garland, with a small orange-clad figure seated before it. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a white-clothed table holds flowers. Red curtains hang along the walls and carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2008-03-22December 31 20112011-12-31April 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone-pillared temple hall with red curtains. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in pink and orange sari with gold jewellery, both draped in multicoloured flower garlands. Below them sits a small white-clothed murti with a central peetha or ornamented base decorated with flowers. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering and white beads appears as a small statue at the front of the platform. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a floral arrangement sits at the left edge.2008-04-07 +1 copiesJune 15 20162016-06-15A 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 gold-framed shrine arch in a stone temple hall houses a pair of deity murtis seated on a throne, one with a crown and trident, the other in a red garment, both garlanded with multicolour flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and blue drapes frame the shrine. A small white and red figure with a garland sits in front, and a bell and kalasha-like object rest on the throne base. Fresh palm fronds and flowers decorate the space. No people are visible.2008-12-30A 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.2008-12-24A decorated temple shrine with a golden arched niche holding a pair of painted deity murtis, one male with a trident and crown and one female in a red sari, both draped in multi-coloured garlands of flowers. A tall golden lamp stands at right and an offering tray with flowers sits in front.2008-12-30