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Night photograph of a stone-pillared shrine lit dimly, housing a richly adorned deity murti seated on a pedestal, with gold crown, gold ornaments and red-draped garment, flanked by a second figure. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the steps and a white cloth is draped over an altar table in front. In the foreground, a dark silhouetted figure of a person in a red-patterned wrap stands with back to the camera, facing the shrine.

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Dim temple shrine at dusk with a gilded arched frame around a pair of deity murti seated on a raised platform, one holding a ritual object, draped in orange and teal cloth with red and gold garlands. A small figure in dark clothing stands beside a metal vessel near brass lamps on the floor, and a person in orange robes stands at left beside a lit oil lamp on a stand.2013-06-25 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11January 20 20132013-01-20A temple shrine scene with a golden arched frame and green backdrop, housing a pair of deity murtis seated on a dark pedestal, the central figure adorned with red garlands and a crown, the companion figure in a blue-green garment with a gold crown. Several robed people in orange and maroon attire stand around the shrine: one in a dark red dhoti with bare shoulders and white forehead marking holds a small bowl, another in saffron-orange holds a book and gestures, and a third in an orange-red garment stands at the right. A small figure in a dark red robe stands in a niche at right with folded hands. Brass lamps and a metal vessel sit on a side table, and tall brass oil lamps stand at the edges. Small figures stand near the shrine base, with a metal ritual object at the front. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at the shrine.2013-06-25January 24 20162016-01-24September 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame holding a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne, the male figure wearing an orange and green turban with a crescent ornament and holding a trident, the female figure in an orange garment and jewelled crown, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small lit flame burns before the murti. In the foreground a figure with dark hair in a dark brown robe stands with back to the camera facing the shrine, while two people in white clothing sit seated below near a red-topped ceremonial umbrella and a metal vessel. Strings of coloured lights hang along the top of the frame.2008-10-03Inside a temple shrine, two large painted deity statues stand on a dark stone platform, garlanded with red and yellow marigold flower strings. The left figure wears a red turban and a dhoti, the right wears a crown with a white and blue garment. Brass oil lamps stand before them. In a green-curtained niche to the right, a smaller statue of a standing saint in an orange-red robe holds his hands together. A single woman in an orange-brown sari stands at the right edge facing the shrine, seen from behind. Carved grey stone pillars and gold-trimmed arches frame the scene, with trees visible through the open side.2013-01-21Night view of an illuminated shrine with a stone-carved temple structure framed by orange curtains. At centre sit two deity murtis, one wearing a silver-and-red crown and ornate silver adornment, the other in a white and gold garment, both decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A brass kalasha or vessel sits before them on a golden platform, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine and lit oil lamps in the foreground. A few partially visible devotees sit at the lower edge of the frame, their backs and heads visible against the dark railing.2010-07-13 +1 copies2009-glimpses-of-kodikkan-ratha-pada-yatraA photograph of an outdoor shrine with a dark grey stone base and pillars carved with figures, set beside a red curtain. Behind a gilded arch stand two painted deity murtis, one in red and gold with a crown and raised weapon, the other in green and gold, with a small standing figure to the right. Offerings, brass lamps and a kalasha sit on the stone platform. A woman in a red and gold sari with a white flower garland stands at the right edge, her hand extended toward the shrine, apparently offering worship. Trees and a red-walled structure are visible behind.2013-04-30January 24 20162016-01-24