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A stone shrine with carved pillars and an arched golden niche holds two deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure in red with a gold crown on the right, seated on a raised pedestal. Green and gold drapes frame them, with garlands of marigold and white flowers hanging across the pedestal. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, a bowl of fruit and metal vessels stand in front, with orange drapes and red and white pots at the sides.

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December 20 20092009-12-20Photograph of a shrine inside a temple-style pavilion with grey stone pillars, red curtains and an arched gold frame. Two painted or sculpted deity figures sit on a raised seat draped in green and pink cloth, one blue-skinned with a crown and tall headdress, the other in a red sari with a veil, both garlanded with white flowers and marigolds. A large garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over a central seat. Brass lamps, a kalasha, brass vessels, a tiger-skin mat, trays of flowers and offering plates surround the altar. No physical people are visible.2009-12-20December 20 20092009-12-20A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of painted deity murtis seated under an ornate gilded arch with a lime-green backdrop. The taller figure on the left wears blue and white garments, a crown with a feather and a sacred thread, and holds a ritual object. The figure on the right wears a red sari-style garment with gold jewellery and holds a brass pot. A seated figure in the centre is draped with a blue-and-gold cloth and garlands in yellow, orange and purple. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass kalasha-shaped vessels, a brass bell, bowls of flowers and a tray of marigold petals placed on the steps in front.2009-12-20A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a stone arch framed in gold, behind which stand two large painted deity murtis. The central figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold garment with a beaded necklace, while the figure beside it wears a crown, pink and purple clothing and a jewelled necklace. Both are garlanded with long strands of purple and white flowers. Before them sits a white-clad figure with a green sash, seated among brass oil lamps and a kalasha. Brass lamp stands line both sides, red curtains hang behind, and floral arrangements in orange and yellow decorate the pillars.2010-10-19December 20 20092009-12-202009-June LBE-GlimpsesA 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 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.2008-12-24A shrine niche with a gold-framed arch and a teal backdrop houses two seated murti figures: a male figure in a red-and-white turban with a pink dhoti and a female figure in a red and gold sari with a veil. Garlands of red and orange flowers drape the central altar, with a shivalinga-like form in the centre. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and fruit, a small brass bowl and offerings sit on the platform below. Carved grey stone pillars and blue curtains frame the scene. No people are visible.2009-06-25A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple pavilion showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden seat under a gold arch, with a red curtain behind. The figures wear red and gold garments, a red turban-style crown on the male figure and an ornate crown on the female figure, and are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a blue-bodied small murti sits on a white draped platform with a garland and a silver kalasha-like vessel. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on both sides, with brass puja trays, a bowl of fruit and flower offerings, and a small kumkum or vibhuti dish on the floor. No people are visible.2010-09-15A photograph of a stone temple shrine housing a pair of painted deity murti standing on a raised platform, the central figure with a red crown, a red and gold garment and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers, beside a female figure in a yellow-orange sari. Below them stands a small teal-clad image and a conch-shaped form draped with white cloth, with a garland hanging down. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and metal ritual vessels line the platform, and carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. No people are visible.2010-10-28 +1 copies