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A night photograph of a decorated shrine with a pair of deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, one wearing a red crown and silver-white ornaments, the other in golden-orange garments. The figures are dressed with heavy garlands of marigolds and red and white flowers, with strings of flowers draped across the canopy and pillars. Oil lamps stand on the ground in front, and a faint figure in pale clothing stands at the left edge of the frame. No a person candidate is visible.

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A lamplit shrine decorated with dense garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers draped across the walls and columns. At the centre stands a deity murti group dressed in flower garlands, with a richly garlanded figure in the foreground in red and orange, and brass oil lamps flanking the base. A faint figure in white and yellow stands at the left edge, partly visible. No clearly identifiable person is seated or prominent in the scene.2007-12-10A night photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigold and orange flowers. Two deity murtis stand at the top of a stone-framed alcove, with a smaller figure below on a flower-festooned base. Banana plant stalks flank the shrine, and a maroon cloth hangs on the right. Garland swags line the platform edge. No people are visible.2007-12-10Night photograph of a deity murti group on a decorated shrine. Two figures sit on a raised platform: one with a red and gold crown and a white jewelled necklace holding a staff, the other beside it in an orange and gold garment with a dark crown. Below them a large figure is wrapped in dense garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers, with a red and gold crest and a decorated pedestal. Strings of marigold and jasmine garlands hang across the background pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2007-12-10Night photograph of a shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow and white. At the centre sit two deity murtis: a gold-faced figure in a red turban and white garland, and a second figure with a dark cap and gold ornaments, both seated on a raised platform. A large red and green flower decoration with a gold yantra-like design is placed before them. Oil lamps glow at the sides. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10November 18 20152015-11-18A richly decorated shrine at night showing a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati form, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a gold arch above. Behind them hang red drapes, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated priest in white ritual cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and gold headpiece sits on a dais with a brass vessel, performing worship. Small floral arrangements and offerings frame the altar. No people other than the priest are visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesNight photograph of a decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, orange and white flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange cloth. Below them, a large flower-covered mound of red, orange and white blossoms is arranged as an offering. Strands of marigolds and flower strings hang on the stone wall behind, with small oil lamps flanking the base. No people are visible.2007-12-10A temple shrine lit at night with a Shiva lingam on a golden base at the centre, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Behind it stand two large deity murtis with crowns, one holding a staff-like weapon and dressed in red and gold, flanked by floral arches in red, pink and yellow. A figure in an orange-red robe with shaved head stands at the lingam's left, facing it, possibly performing a puja. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold ceremonial seat is visible at the lower right. The scene is a deity shrine rather than a gathering.2015-11-18