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Photograph of a decorated shrine with two deity murti seated on a golden throne within an ornate golden arch, flanked by pink draped curtains and silver tinsel. The murti wear red and white garments, gold jewellery and necklaces; the male figure wears a red turban and the female figure a pink sari. Yellow and white garlands with marigolds drape the figures and a kalasha sits before them. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with offerings of coconuts, fruit, flowers, brass vessels, and colourful plastic toys in the foreground. No living people are visible in the scene.

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December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesA 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.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A 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.2008-12-24December 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 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.2008-12-24A 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 temple shrine with a golden arched backdrop frames a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform: a male figure wearing a red and gold crown and white dhoti and a female figure in a pink sari with jewelled ornaments. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. In front stand brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like offering, a small brass lamp and scattered flower petals, with colourful toy-like sweets arranged at the base. Pink curtains, silver tinsel and hanging flower garlands surround the shrine. No living people are visible.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A photograph of a shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a raised platform within a gilded arch. The principal figure wears a red turban and white dhoti with gold jewellery and a large garland; the consort wears a pink sari with gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers drape the figures and a kalasha-like vessel below them. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with flower decorations, pink curtains, silver tinsel and an offering tray with coconuts, fruit and colourful sweets at the base. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24