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A decorated shrine in an open-sided pavilion with carved stone pillars and a gilded arched frame around a dark backdrop. Central figures are statues: a large deity murti with a green-and-red crown and raised hand holding a trident-like implement, flanked by another deity figure, with a seated figure in red and white draped with a white cloth and marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels, kalasha-style pots and a bowl of yellow flowers in front on a stone platform. Blue curtains hang at the sides and trees are visible beyond. No living people are present.

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August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA 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.2010-09-15June 15 20092009-06-15August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large deity murti of two standing figures on a pedestal, one holding a trident and one with raised hand, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers and silver-gold adornments, set beneath a golden arched frame against a teal curtain. In front, a small seated figure in red and orange robes with rudraksha beads sits on a platform with brass vessels, a kalasha, and a garland-draped seat. To the right stands a red-robed statue of a sannyasi figure beside a brass oil lamp. Brass oil lamps flank the platform, and orange and red cloths hang from the pillars. No physical people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame behind a central deity murti in a seated pose, adorned with a red and gold crown and bright garlands. Flanking figures in pink and yellow garments stand beside it. Marigold garlands in yellow and red hang along the pillars and the front of the shrine. In front, brass oil lamps and a silver-bowled offering are arranged on a white cloth over a raised platform, with bowls of food and a kalasha set before the deity. Stone pillars frame the open pavilion. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-08-25June 15 20092009-06-15A 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 gold-framed shrine arch in a stone temple hall houses a pair of deity murtis seated on a throne, one with a crown and trident, the other in a red garment, both garlanded with multicolour flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and blue drapes frame the shrine. A small white and red figure with a garland sits in front, and a bell and kalasha-like object rest on the throne base. Fresh palm fronds and flowers decorate the space. No people are visible.2008-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a large stone pillared canopy. At the centre, a pair of painted deity murtis sit within a gilded arch against a red curtain; one is a seated figure in red and gold headdress, the other a female figure in pink and red sari, both wearing garlands. Before them stands a large shivalinga-like altar draped with a white cloth and marigold garlands, flanked by tall brass lamps and offering plates with fruit and sweets. Small deity sculptures are carved into the pillars and a dark stone panel at the lower left. No people are visible.2010-09-15December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesA 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.2010-09-15