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A photograph of an outdoor shrine pavilion with a stone roof and a gold-framed arch behind two large deity murtis draped in garlands. The seated central figure wears a pink skirt, a silver-and-gold ornamented torso, a crown with an orange-and-green headdress and holds a trident-like staff. Beside it stands a figure in a golden crown with a green-and-gold garment. Marigold garlands in yellow and red hang from them, and a white-draped altar holds a small green-clad figurine, open books, brass lamps and a burning flame at the lower right. Tall polished brass oil lamps line the foreground and a red railing sits to the right.

A shrine inside a stone-pillared temple pavilion shows a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais in front of a gold-framed arch with a deep red curtain. The central figure wears a red and orange turban-style crown, a garland of beads, and ornate jewellery; a female figure in a pink and gold sari sits beside him. Both are decorated with yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Before them stands a smaller blue-skinned deity figure with a white cloth, and a silver shiva-linga-like object with a bowl sits at the base. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with brass vessels, plates of offerings and flowers on the floor in front.

A temple shrine with a gold-framed arch holding a large statue of a deity with a red turban and a trident, beside a consort figure in a purple and green sari, both draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Below them sits a small seated figure in orange robes with a white cloth and a gold kalasha-like vessel on its head, also garlanded, with a visible tilak. Yellow flowers are heaped on trays in front. To the right, a gold-decorated palanquin or pedestal holds a garlanded figure. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red curtain and carved stone pillars frame the scene.

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A shrine photograph showing a large deity murti of a male figure with a red-and-gold crown and a trident-like weapon in one raised hand, beside a female figure in pink and purple draped garments and gold jewellery, set under a gold arched niche against a red backdrop. Marigold garlands with red and purple flowers drape the figures. In front, a small devotional figure in orange robes and a red-and-yellow garland sits on a white-draped platform with brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides under a stone-pillared canopy with red curtains. No living people are visible.

A 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.

A 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.

A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large painted deity murti seated on a raised platform, one in red turban with trident and blue-and-white bead necklace, the other in purple and pink silk with crown, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, red curtains hang at the pillars, and offerings of fruit and flowers lie before the figures. No physical people are visible.

A golden shrine inside a temple pavilion with a red silk backdrop. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a gold pedestal, one wearing a red turban and crown with an ornate golden shiva-linga-like form between them, both draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine. In front, a small blue-robed statue of a sage with a raised hand rests on the altar, with a brass kalasha, a bowl and offerings. The page excerpt refers to a satsang talk, but no speaker is visible in this photo. No people are visible.

A golden arched shrine framed by red cloth holds two large deity murtis: a male figure with a trident, crown and pink and blue garments, and a female figure in blue and purple with a crown, both draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front of them sits a seated figure wearing a saffron-orange cloth, a rudraksha-style necklace and a tall ornate crown, resting on a white cloth with a garland. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a small blue figurine appears at right.

A 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.

A golden-arched temple shrine framed by grey stone pillars and red curtains holds a large pair of deity murtis, a male figure in a red turban and crown and a female figure in a crown and pink-red sari with gold jewellery. A seated white-robed figure in a blue shawl with a crown-like headpiece sits in front, its hand raised to the face, and a white cloth is draped over the platform. Long garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from the deities. Tall brass oil lamps stand at both sides, with a brass kalasha and small offering vessels on the platform. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam arrangement in a temple sanctum.