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A photograph inside an open-sided stone shrine at a Hindu temple. Two deity murtis stand under a gilded arch, one in green and gold garments with red crown and trident, the other in yellow and gold with a crown, both draped in marigold garlands. Brass lamps flank the shrine and orange curtains hang from the pillars. In the foreground a framed portrait labelled with a printed name shows a figure in orange robes and a white bead garland, with an orange cloth and garland draped over the frame. A single person in orange robes with long dark hair stands at right facing the shrine, and small brass trays rest on the stone platform.

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December 16 20092009-12-16A stone shrine with a gilded arch houses a deity murti pair, a richly dressed goddess with a crown and a male figure, both garlanded with yellow and multicolour flower garlands. An orange-clad woman devotee stands at right with hands folded in prayer before the shrine. In front, a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes with a mala and beads rests on a red-and-gold chair draped with orange cloth, garlanded with white flowers. A brass lamp with a flame burns at lower right, and orange curtains and striped red posts frame the open-air shrine.2009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph inside an open-sided stone temple shrine with grey carved pillars and orange curtains. At the centre sits a deity murti pair, a male figure with a trident and a consort, both adorned with gold jewellery and garlanded with marigold and yellow-orange flower strands, set before a golden arch. A framed portrait in orange robes with a white garland sits on a red-cushioned chair in the foreground, labelled with no visible text. A standing person in orange robes with long dark hair faces the shrine from the right, offering devotion. Brass lamps and a tray of offerings sit on the stone platform.2009-12-16A photograph inside a stone temple shrine with a carved granite pillar and a gold-framed arch. Two deity murtis stand behind an offering table draped in white, adorned with marigold garlands, flanked by brass lamp stands. In front, a person in an orange saffron robe with bare shoulders stands with hands together in reverence at the shrine. In the foreground on the left, a framed orange-robed portrait of a seated figure with a rudraksha mala, decorated with a garland and orange cloth, sits on a red-and-gold chair. Orange drapes hang at the sides of the shrine.2009-12-11A photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and an arched golden frame housing a deity murti pair, one figure with a crown and a female figure in a pink sari, decorated with marigold garlands. In front, a golden ornate throne-like seat holds a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation pose with one hand raised, labelled as a portrait with a printed caption. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and a person in white clothing is seen at the right edge, bowing or seated. Red curtains and greenery frame the scene.2010-09-30Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding two deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a teal and yellow sari, both draped in marigold and white garlands and gold ornaments. Brass lamps flank the central platform, which has a white cloth and a small offering. A framed portrait of a man in saffron robes with a white garland, seated in meditation pose with one hand raised, is placed at the front. A person in orange clothing stands at the right with palms pressed together in prayer. Orange drapes hang on the stone pillars of the open pavilion.2009-12-16December 02 20092009-12-02A stone shrine structure with carved pillars and orange curtains holds a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure adorned with marigold garlands and a gold-framed arch. In front, on a gilded throne-like seat draped with marigold and rudraksha-style garlands, sits a framed photograph of a person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated outdoors before a tree. Brass lamp stands flank the deity, and a few people's heads are visible at the lower right edge.2010-09-30December 23 20092009-12-23A temple shrine with a grey stone base and gold-framed arch holds a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a consort, garlanded with yellow and white flower strands. In front, a red velvet chair with an orange cloth and white garland holds a framed photograph of a seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands in mudra. A devotee in an orange robe bends forward at the lower right, offering before the chair. Orange and red drapes hang at the sides, and brass lamp stands flank the shrine. A small tray with flower and offering items sits at the lower left, and a printed photograph of a seated figure appears on the chair.2009-12-11July 19 20102010-07-19