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A stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars and a hanging garland of green leaves frames a group of deity murti sculptures. The central figure is a multi-armed deity with a crown and red-orange robes, garlanded with marigold and red flower necklaces, seated before a golden arch backed by teal drapery. Two smaller figures stand beside it, one in pink and green dress and one in orange. Brass oil lamps and a plate of yellow sweets sit on the platform, with a small figure in saffron on the right. Red curtains hang at the sides.

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A shrine structure of grey stone pillars and carved panels, hung with a banana-leaf garland along the top beam, houses deity murtis. In the centre, two large painted deity figures stand in front of a blue curtain and gold arch; one has a trident-like staff, both wear jewelled crowns, garlands and ornaments, and a large flower garland with yellow and white blossoms hangs across the lower figures. A small stone figure of a seated sage sits on a pedestal before them. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls of yellow flowers and sweets are arranged on the platform, with a standing figure in yellow robes holding a lamp at the right. No people are visible in the scene.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26Outdoor shrine pavilion with a stone-pillared roof and a central deity murti of a multi-armed figure seated on a throne, adorned with marigold garlands and a gold arch behind it. Flanking the central image are a blue backdrop and a pink and yellow sari-like drapery, with a small seated figure in front of a gold-framed altar. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, bells and offering bowls sit on the altar in the foreground. Red and white striped railings surround the platform, with trees behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and a painted deity image.2011-10-26A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch frames a large statue pair of a deity couple adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, beaded jewellery and a crown; the male figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a hand raised in blessing, while the female figure wears a blue and green sari. Beside them a smaller deity murti in an orange cloth niche is garlanded. In front, a small altar holds a kalasha, brass lamps, a silver puja plate and a deity figure in a red and gold seat. Green drapery hangs behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-26December 31 20112011-12-31July 16 20132013-07-16June 01 20092009-06-01July 16 20112011-07-16A shrine within a stone-pillared temple structure showing a sculpted deity group under a gilded arched niche with a blue backdrop. A central figure in an orange turban and yellow-orange garment holds a ceremonial object in one hand, beside a consort in orange dress and jewelled headdress wearing garlands. In front, a carved elephant-headed form wears a red turban and garland. A smaller figure in green stands in a side niche with folded hands. Brass lamps, a brass vessel, flower offerings, fruit and a small pooja tray sit on the platform. The page indicates the shrine is a paduka puja temple, but this is a deity murti group, not a visible person.2013-09-07A photograph of a stone temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a green cloth backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand together: the left figure has a red and orange crown, multi-armed pose, a dark blue and red garment and garlands; the right figure wears a white and gold crown, a blue and green garment and white and red garlands. Below them sits a smaller seated murti draped in red and yellow garlands with a golden base. A separate smaller shrine to the right holds a standing figure in a yellow cloth and garland. Brass ritual vessels and lamps sit on the stone platform in front.2013-09-26July 15 20112011-07-15A temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and an arched golden frame housing deity murti. Two large seated or standing deity figures are dressed in yellow and orange garments with garlands, flanked by red and gold curtains. A central raised seat holds a small figure with a white garland, with brass lamps, a bell, and a brass pot in the foreground on a wet stone floor. Smaller figures stand to the right in a green-curtained niche. No people are visible.2011-10-10