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Ornate temple shrine lit by warm lamps. Two large metallic deity murtis stand in a gold-framed arch, one with a crown and raised hand holding an object, the other with a jeweled headdress, both draped in pink and red satin garments and marigold garlands. In front, a white-draped altar holds a brass oil lamp with a flame and additional lamps, with a fly whisk on the left. At right edge, a small figure in a red-and-white outfit with a garland sits with hands folded in a seated pose, and a person in orange robes is partially visible.

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October 02 20082008-10-02October 04 20082008-10-04Photograph of two bronze-gold murti statues of deities in a golden arched shrine niche lined with dark blue velvet drapes and strings of fairy lights. The figure on the left wears an elaborate red, white and blue turban-style crown, a pink satin skirt and red and yellow garlands, and holds a long staff; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a blue skirt and layered silver necklaces with red and yellow flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower right near a gilded throne-like seat with white cloth. Stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01December 26 20082008-12-26 +14 copiesNight photograph of a temple shrine decorated with golden arch framing a large deity murti pair, adorned with marigold and rose garlands and red-and-white floral decoration. A priest in an orange-saffron garment stands at left, tending oil lamps, while two devotees in white and dark clothing stand in the foreground facing the shrine. Strings of small lights hang at left and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand is at right. Other devotees stand in the background. The scene reads as a puja or aarti in progress at the shrine.2008-10-02December 26 20082008-12-26December 29 20082008-12-29 +16 copiesStage tableau of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated throne before a golden arch, framed by red curtains. Two figures wear red and gold garments, red and white crowns, and layered beaded necklaces, with a peacock feather fan behind. Thick garlands of yellow, orange, and red flowers drape the throne and figures. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha sits in front, and a small figure in blue sits at the base. A painted backdrop of a richly adorned woman stands at left. No living people are visible.2008-12-26October 04 20082008-10-04October 03 20082008-10-03Photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a deity murti pair seated on a raised throne-like platform beneath a golden arch, framed by a red curtain. The seated male figure wears a crown, a white garland-adorned necklace, and an orange-and-yellow dhoti; the female figure beside him wears a white and gold sari with a striped headdress. Both are decorated with bright red and yellow flower garlands. In front of them stands a kalasha-like brass vessel and a brass lamp stand, with several tall brass oil lamps (deepas) lining both sides. Offerings and small flower arrangements sit on the platform, and a small figure in orange is seen at the base. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copies