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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated on a raised platform under an ornate arched golden frame. Both figures wear orange and red garments and crowns, with garlands of yellow and red-and-green flowers draped over the arch and figures. Below them, a central smaller murti is decorated with garlands, and in front sits a small framed photograph of a bearded man garlanded with red flowers. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and gold necklace, with shaved head, works at the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated figure garlanded sits on a chair at the right.

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A temple-style shrine photographed in a hall with blue-lit stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, one with a crown and trident-like weapon and one in red and gold garments, both draped in marigold and yellow-green garlands and framed by a gilded arch. In front, a seated figure in an orange-brown cloth and white dhoti with gold border sits on a raised peetha, with a vessel of offerings and brass lamps arranged around. Potted green plants and pink flowers flank the altar. The two deity figures are statues, not living people, and no one else is visibly present.2010-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing Shiva and Parvati pair, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, silver ornaments and a gold crown. Lit brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated figure in orange and white cloth, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a golden headpiece, sits on a platform with brass vessels and flower decorations. Red and orange drapery hangs behind the shrine within carved stone pillars.2010-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA richly decorated shrine at night showing a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati form, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a gold arch above. Behind them hang red drapes, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated priest in white ritual cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and gold headpiece sits on a dais with a brass vessel, performing worship. Small floral arrangements and offerings frame the altar. No people other than the priest are visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis in orange and gold garments, each adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban-style crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand; the figure beside wears a tall crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-orange sari-style dress. Between them sits a smaller deity murti draped in garlands with a gold-trimmed face, in front of which are open books, brass pots and a kalasha. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the altar, with a red-orange backdrop, carved stone pillars and an arched golden frame behind. Small garlanded murtis sit on the platforms at the edges.2010-12-14A photograph of a shrine within a stone temple arch, framed by a gold-edged archway and draped with a multicolored garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Two gilded deity murti sit on a raised red and gold seat under the arch: the figure on the left wears a red turban and crown and holds a trident-like object, while the figure on the right wears a red sari-like garment with a black crown and holds a small object. In front, a smaller seated figure in red and white holds a hand raised in blessing and wears a rudraksha mala. Red drapes hang on both sides, a brass oil lamp stands at right, and flower petals lie on the floor with a white-covered table at left.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a shrine-like altar in a temple hall, centred on a pair of deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne-platform, surrounded by garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and brass oil lamps on stands. The central figure wears a red-and-gold crown and a white and gold garland, with a second figure beside it in red clothing and jewellery. In front, a white-clad seated figure with a gold-embroidered shawl rests at the platform's base amid small brass vessels and offerings. No physical people are clearly visible; the figures are sculpted or image forms.2010-07-28 +1 copiesDecember 14 20102010-12-14Photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of red-clad deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate golden arch, decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and wears a red crown and white beaded necklaces; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and red sari-style dress. A large brass cobra hood stands above them. Brass oil lamps (deepas) line both sides, and a seated priest in white with a saffron shawl sits at the lower foot of the shrine on a low platform draped in white and gold cloth, facing the murtis. Dark stone carvings frame the niche.2010-07-25 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies