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A lit temple sanctum shrine with a gilded arched niche and orange and yellow drapes. Two large deity murtis, one with a crown and the other with a tall headdress, are garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands and sit behind a seated white-clad figure on a white-draped throne. The seated figure wears a white turban and gold necklaces, while a smaller white-clad attendant stands at the right. Brass oil lamps, copper pots, brass bowls with offerings, and a small kalasha-like vessel are arranged on the floor before the altar, and an open book lies at the left. The scene appears to be a puja or padapuja arrangement.

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A photograph of a lit temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a dim ceiling. At the centre, a pair of seated deity murtis, one with a crown and the other with long hair, are draped with fresh marigold garlands and sit before a gold arched backdrop with orange and red cloth. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and small offering bowls stand in front on the platform. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-12-27Interior of a stone temple shrine with a golden arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, both with dark hair piled high and crowns, dressed in red and white garments. The central figure is a Shiva linga adorned with a large floral garland of yellow and red marigolds and an orange cloth draped over it, with a brass kalasha-like vessel and offering bowls in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated statue appears in a green-curtained niche at right. Orange and red drapes hang from the pillars, and the ceiling is plain stone. No living people are visible.2011-12-27December 31 20112011-12-31A stone temple shrine lit warmly from above, with carved granite pillars framing a golden arch. Inside sit two deity murti with dark faces and tall crowns, one with a trident, draped in red, orange and yellow cloth and wreathed in marigold and yellow garlands. In front, a seated figure in white robes and a white head covering receives the scene, with a golden peetha-style seat. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, brass bowls, a plate and small offerings sit on the stone platform. No living people are visible.2011-12-27Photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arch framing a central sculpted deity murti seated on a red-and-yellow cushioned throne, garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. The deity has multiple arms and is adorned with gold necklaces and a crown-like headdress. Beside the central figure stands a smaller figure in white with hands folded in namaskar, and a second figure in white stands at the right beside a green drape. Below, a brass lamp, kalasha-type vessels, brass bowls and plates, and a small lit oil lamp sit on a low altar; a lemon and fruit rest on a tray at left, and an open book on a stand appears at left. Stone pillars and a plain ceiling frame the scene. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2011-12-27A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne, adorned with red crowns, jewelled necklaces and marigold garlands. Gold lamps stand on both sides against orange curtains. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits before the altar, with white cloths and brass vessels nearby. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling. The scene reflects a temple ritual setting.2010-11-21November 20 20112011-11-20Interior of a stone temple shrine lit by warm overhead light, with carved granite pillars framing a golden arched niche. Central deity murti figures are draped in garlands of marigolds and green leaves, with a tall silver-toned kalasha-like element and a dark bulbous stone form at the base. Two standing female figures in red and white clothing flank the central image, and a small figure in a green-and-gold niche sits to the right. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass plates with offerings sit on the floor in front. No living people are visible.2011-12-31A photograph of an illuminated temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and a large necklace and the other with a tall ornate headdress, both draped in rich orange and cream garments and decorated with flower garlands. Behind them hangs a red cloth beneath a gilded arched frame. In front sits a silver stand holding a shivalingam-shaped object wrapped in marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides and small brass offerings on the altar. No people are visible.2010-07-13A shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with stone pillars and a gold-framed arch. Within a red-curtained niche stand a deity murti pair with crowns and garlands, and a golden lingam-like form draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits before the altar, with a red cloth draped nearby. Tall brass oil lamps flank the platform, and a brass kalasha, a brass bowl and scattered flower petals lie on the stone ledge in front. No people are standing in the scene; the figure at the altar is a statue or seated image rather than a clearly identifiable living person.2010-10-12November 06 20112011-11-06A shrine sanctum at night with a golden arched niche framed by carved stone pillars. Inside, a golden throne-like seat holds two large deity murtis: a figure in orange and red garments with a crown, and a consort figure in green and red with a crown. Thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape over the figures and the seat. Below, a small seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white pedestal, appearing to be a statue rather than a living person. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped tops stand on both sides, a brass kalasha-style vessel sits at the front, and scattered flower petals and offerings lie on the stone floor. The scene suggests puja or darshan at the shrine, with no visible living people.2010-10-12