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A golden-arched shrine holds a large decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a throne, wearing a red crown, a gold-trimmed red and pink sari-like garment and a red and gold necklace, with multiple arms raised holding weapons. A smaller child-sized or devotional figure sits in front on the white-draped platform, adorned with white and red garlands. Strands of yellow, red and white flower garlands hang over the figures. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and green coconuts are arranged at the sides against red draped cloth. Oil lamps and offerings are placed on the floor below.

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July 20 20102010-07-20A photo of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a pink-draped throne against a deep red curtain. The central murti wears a red turban and ornate necklaces, and a bejeweled female figure with a crown sits beside him. Below, a blue-clad figure in white draped cloth sits before them, garlanded with long yellow and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, and a plate of offerings with flowers and fruit rest on the stone floor in front. The shrine has carved granite pillars and open sides with red curtains.2010-09-15A 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.2010-09-15September 03 20092009-09-03A shrine in an open pavilion with carved stone pillars and a gilded arched niche. Two large deity murtis stand together: the left one has an orange-red crown-like head covering, a trident-like staff, rudraksha beads and a pink lower garment; the right one wears a jewelled headdress, a red-and-gold garment and ornate necklaces. Between them stands a garland of white and red flowers draped over a seated figure in red and white. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and small bowls with offerings. A standing figure on the right wears a red shawl and holds hands together in a prayer gesture. Turquoise and orange drapes frame the shrine.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA golden shrine houses a large murti of a seated deity with an orange turban-style crown, holding a trident and other implements, beside a consort figure in pink and yellow dress with gold jewellery. Both are draped with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. In front, a smaller murti in white dhoti with an orange head cloth and red-and-white garland sits on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha and brass vessels rest on the floor, and red curtains frame the arch.2010-08-25A shrine photograph showing a large deity murti of a male figure with a red-and-gold crown and a trident-like weapon in one raised hand, beside a female figure in pink and purple draped garments and gold jewellery, set under a gold arched niche against a red backdrop. Marigold garlands with red and purple flowers drape the figures. In front, a small devotional figure in orange robes and a red-and-yellow garland sits on a white-draped platform with brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides under a stone-pillared canopy with red curtains. No living people are visible.2010-08-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by a magenta backdrop. Two large deity murti stand side by side, one with a crown and holding a trident-like staff, the other in a crown with green draped garments, both wearing yellow and white marigold garlands. Below them a seated white figure with a green garment is garlanded, and a smaller pink-clad figure sits on a small throne at the right. Orange curtains hang at the pillared sides, with a white cloth draped over a platform in front. No people are visible in the scene.2011-02-08Shrine photo of a temple sanctum with a deity murti group in front of a red curtain and gold arch. A tall standing figure with four arms holds a trident and damaru-like object, wearing a pink skirt, red and white ornaments, and a golden crown; beside it a seated female figure in a pink and gold garment holds a lotus-like object. In front, a large deity figure wears a white dhoti with red and gold borders, a gold necklace, and a crown-like headdress, flanked by yellow and red marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps and a small kalasha-style vessel stand on the floor. An image of a seated figure in gold and white stands at the left edge.2016-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arched frame and red drapery behind a central deity murti. A large pair of murtis sit on a raised dais: the taller one wears a golden crown, a silver necklace and holds a trident and drum-like object, with a second figure seated beside it in a crown and jewelled ornaments; both are garlanded with marigolds. In front of them a tall Shiva-linga style form in white and red cloth with a yellow-gold crown and garland sits on a gold-trimmed platform. A seated figure in a cream and gold wrap and turban stands at the left, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and pink and blue cloth covers the base. No living people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.2016-06-15A decorated shrine with a golden arched niche holds a pair of deity murti seated on a raised dais. The left figure wears a red and orange crown, white dhoti with gold border, and gold jewelry; the right figure wears a pink blouse and purple skirt with red-and-gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers drape both figures and a central kalasha-like offering. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, pink curtains hang at the sides, silver tinsel strands decorate the pillars, and scattered flower petals and coconut-like offerings lie at the base. No people are visible.2008-12-24