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A photograph of an outdoor shrine canopy decorated with marigold and yellow-and-maroon flower garlands and banana leaves. Two seated deity murtis, a male figure in white with a crown and a female figure in red and gold with a crown and jewelled ornaments, are adorned with garlands and placed on a white-draped platform. Brass lamps and a decorated kalasha sit before them, with a red curtain at the right and a railing in the foreground. A partly visible man in the lower-left corner is the only person in view.

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January 01 20112011-01-01A photograph looking down a long aisle lined with black metal railings toward a decorated shrine. Two deity murtis are seated together on a raised pink-draped seat, one holding a trident and the other a sceptre, both adorned with gold jewellery and large multicoloured garlands. Banana leaves, green festoons and red curtains frame the shrine. A white-and-garland-covered pedestal sits in front, with small offerings and lamps on a low platform. Several people are visible only as partial figures at the far right edge of the railing, seated near the aisle.2013-01-02A decorated shrine with two painted or sculpted deity murtis seated on a red-draped pedestal beneath a gold arched frame. The central figures wear garlands of marigold and red and white flowers, and bear ornate necklaces and crowns. Banana plants with hanging fruit, palm fronds, flower arrangements and blue cloth draping surround the shrine. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on the railing in front, and a kalasha and ritual items sit at the base. No physical people are clearly visible beyond a partial figure at the bottom edge.2008-12-30A decorated open shrine with a central seated figure wearing a tall gold-banded crown and a large garland of marigolds in yellow, orange and purple, with a second garland of white and red flowers. Behind it stand two larger deity murti in white and gold garments with crowns, framed by an arched backdrop with a multicoloured floral garland. Brass lamps flank the shrine, and a silver tray of yellow and red flowers, brass pots and a kalasha sit in front. Orange curtains hang at the sides beside a red-and-white railing and greenery. The scene is a photograph of a shrine with no visible people.2011-01-01A temple-style shrine pavilion decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two deity murtis stand under a golden arch: a figure with a crown and ornate jewellery beside a figure in a white sari-like garment with gold jewellery. A white-robed seated figure with a white turban, gold necklace and flower garland sits in front of them, with brass oil lamps on both sides and a copper kalasha, offering bowls and a cushion on the floor. Orange and red cloth drapes frame the pavilion. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with floral garlands in yellow, orange, red, pink and purple, with ferns framing the pillars. Inside the shrine sits a pair of seated deity murtis, one wearing a golden crown and the other in a white-and-gold sari-like garment, behind a red backdrop. In front, a white-clad priest in a white dhoti and a shawl holds a lamp toward the murtis while a second priest in white and orange stands beside him holding a tray. Brass oil lamps, flower arrangements and a small silver vessel rest on the floor and altar. Lush green trees are visible through an opening at left.2011-01-01April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a blue-skinned male figure with crown and a female figure in white, both decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers. In front sits a white-clad seated figure with a white head covering and a flower garland, placed on a white-draped seat before brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel and offerings. Orange and red drapes frame the open pavilion, with trees visible beyond.2011-01-28 +1 copiesDecember 21 20102010-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds, orange and pink flowers, and white jasmine strings. Two large deity murtis sit within the shrine, one with a crown and a red-and-gold garment and the other adorned with gold necklaces and a tall crown. Dark velvet curtains in deep red frame the right side. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with long hair, seen from behind, bends toward the shrine and offers prayers. A second person in white clothing stands at the left edge. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a brass lamp and a kalasha sit before the shrine during the Jayanti celebrations.2007-01-01December 21 20102010-12-21A photograph of a festival worship scene at an outdoor shrine decorated with banana leaves, hanging flower strands and purple orchids. Two large deity murtis, a male and female form, stand in an arched golden niche wearing garlands and ornaments, with a red-draped throne-like platform below. A figure in an orange-brown robe kneels on a red carpet in the foreground, facing the shrine, with a lit oil lamp beside. Rows of seated devotees fill the sides, separated by metal railings, and small oil lamps line the platform edge. Blue curtains and red-and-white striped fabric frame the area.2008-12-30