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A photograph of a dimly lit shrine with a gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped throne-like platform within a stone arch. The murti wears a gold crown and ornaments, with garlands of yellow, green, red and purple flowers framing the arch. Brass oil lamps (deepams) stand on either side, with lit lamps and burning wicks in the foreground. No physical people are clearly visible; a few dark silhouettes sit at the lower edge of the frame.

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December 30 20092009-12-30A shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis under a gold arch with red drapery. The deities are adorned with white and silver jewelled ornaments, a crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel with flower garlands, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and a lit oil lamp at the base. Orange curtains frame the sides of the shrine, and small lamps burn in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13A temple-style shrine photographed in a hall with blue-lit stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, one with a crown and trident-like weapon and one in red and gold garments, both draped in marigold and yellow-green garlands and framed by a gilded arch. In front, a seated figure in an orange-brown cloth and white dhoti with gold border sits on a raised peetha, with a vessel of offerings and brass lamps arranged around. Potted green plants and pink flowers flank the altar. The two deity figures are statues, not living people, and no one else is visibly present.2010-07-28 +1 copiesDecember 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind two large figures. The seated figures are deity murtis, not living people: one wears a red and gold crown and a heavy necklace, the other a white-and-gold head ornament and jewelled garland. Both are draped in orange and gold cloth and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual object. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small figure in red and orange sits at the base among offerings and bells. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13A shrine niche framed by a golden arch hung with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and green leaves, holding a gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped throne. The main figure wears a gold crown and gold ornaments, with a second gilded figure seated beside it, and a golden kalasha-like object with floral garlands in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with small flames burning at the lower edge, and green fairy lights line the top. Red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible in the frame.2009-12-30Night view of an illuminated shrine with a stone-carved temple structure framed by orange curtains. At centre sit two deity murtis, one wearing a silver-and-red crown and ornate silver adornment, the other in a white and gold garment, both decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A brass kalasha or vessel sits before them on a golden platform, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine and lit oil lamps in the foreground. A few partially visible devotees sit at the lower edge of the frame, their backs and heads visible against the dark railing.2010-07-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded temple shrine with an arched golden frame and carved stone walls. Two golden deity murtis are seated on a raised golden platform, the figure on the left holding a trident and the one on the right with a crown, both wearing silver necklaces and garlands in red, yellow and green. In front stands a gold and silver shivalinga-style pedestal draped with flower garlands. Dark green and maroon cloth hangs behind, with brass oil lamps on either side. In the lower centre a standing person wears a red garment and gold necklace, facing the shrine, with a red cloth on the head, and is partly obscured by the altar.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine altar with a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red-draped throne-like platform, backed by an ornate golden arch framed with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The murtis wear jewelled crowns and necklaces. A large gold kalasha-like object sits at the centre, surrounded by flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, with lit oil lamps and small brass vessels on the altar in front. Red curtains hang at the sides, and a grey carved stone wall frames the shrine. Small string lights decorate the top edge. No people are visible.2009-12-30A photograph of an illuminated temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and a large necklace and the other with a tall ornate headdress, both draped in rich orange and cream garments and decorated with flower garlands. Behind them hangs a red cloth beneath a gilded arched frame. In front sits a silver stand holding a shivalingam-shaped object wrapped in marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides and small brass offerings on the altar. No people are visible.2010-07-13June 06 20102010-06-06