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A photograph of an illuminated shrine with a deity murti pair seated on an ornate golden throne backed by a gilded arch. The central figure wears a green and red turban with a gold necklace, and the consort beside him wears a blue sari with gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Both are garlanded in yellow and red flower strands. Large carved swan figures with outstretched wings flank the throne. In front, a tall silver ceremonial lamp or kalasha-like object is decorated with flower garlands, and a small seated figure in orange robes sits at the base. Dark curtains and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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December 28 20082008-12-28 +6 copiesA decorated deity murti pair seated within a golden arched niche in a dim stone shrine, adorned with marigold and rose garlands. The two figures wear ornate crowns and jewelry, one in green and red headwear with a white and red garland, the other in purple and blue. A large carved golden swan or peacock-like vahana with outspread wings flanks the figures, and a garlanded kalasha or ritual pillar stands in front. A small seated figure in orange robes is placed at the base among flower offerings. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28 +2 copiesA photograph of a festival shrine lit warmly in a dark stone hall. Two deity murtis sit on a golden-framed throne atop a carved swan-shaped vahana with large golden-orange wings, the male figure wearing a green and red turban and the female figure in a blue and gold sari with a crown. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a small figure in orange robes and a saffron turban sits in a flower-garlanded arrangement with a brass lamp stand and marigold garlands at the base. No physical people are visible; the deity figures are statues. A small photo credit overlay appears in the lower right corner.2008-12-28 +12 copiesA photograph of a deity shrine lit warmly in a dark stone niche. Two deity murtis are seated on a swan-shaped vahana carved in pale pink, with a golden arch behind them. The male figure wears a green and red turban and a white beaded necklace, and the female figure wears a blue sari with a crown and jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of white and multicoloured flowers. In front, a tall golden kalasha-like object sits on a flower-decorated pedestal, with an orange-robed figure and garlands below it. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28 +2 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of a decorated deity murti set in a dim, stone-walled shrine. Two figures sit enthroned behind a golden arch: the left figure wears a multicoloured turban and layered white pearl necklaces, the right wears a blue garment and a crown-like headdress. Both are carved figures. Garlands of yellow, white and red flowers drape the scene, and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In front, a small figure in orange and white garments sits at the base of the arrangement. A large carved swan or mythical bird with outspread wings in orange and cream flanks the throne. Lamps and offerings sit on the stone platform.2008-12-28A lit shrine niche decorated for a festival, showing two deity murtis seated side by side on a pink-and-white swan-like vahana at the back. The left figure wears a green and red crown and white jewelled necklaces; the right figure wears a blue garment and silver crown. Both are draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. In front, a smaller figure in orange clothing sits within a large floral garland arrangement, with a golden kalasha-like stand and a small red-cloth lamp table to the right. Golden arch frames the niche. No people are visible.2008-12-28 +1 copies