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A temple shrine photographed head-on beneath an ornate gold arch. Two large silver-toned deity murtis of a seated male and female pair stand in the centre: the male wears a red and green turban, a crown, a trident in one hand, and ornate jewelled necklaces; the female wears a red-orange sari, a crown and jewelled ornaments. Between them a tall gold-and-silver shivalinga rises beneath a hooded serpent canopy. Marigold and yellow flower garlands drape the shrine. Flanking the deities are painted cut-out panels of a lion-like creature and a white bull-like figure, brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and green coconuts are visible at the edges. In the foreground a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold chain sits below the linga, with brass vessels, offerings and a small silver-framed figure on the right side of the shrine.

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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two large deity murti seated on a lion-mount, one with a trident and rudraksha garlands in green-and-orange headwear and the other in red sari with gold ornaments. A gold kalasha stands in front, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and green coconut bunches hang on either side against red drapes. A small seated figure in saffron-red robes appears at the base, possibly a devotee or priest, and the image is consistent with a chandi homa or puja setting. Gold arch frames the shrine.2009-09-26A temple shrine holds a decorated deity murti of a seated male and female pair, shown with a trident, garlands and ornate silver jewellery. The seated figure wears a red and green turban and the female figure wears a red and gold sari. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, and coconut bunches are arranged on both sides beneath a gilded arch. A small figure in maroon robes and a gold necklace sits at the base of the shrine beside a flower-draped kalasha with a gold-tiered top, and a pink and white painted animal figure appears at the left. The setting suggests a chandi homa-related shrine display, though no fire pit or participants are visible.2009-09-26September 26 20092009-09-26September 26 20092009-09-26A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti, a Shiva form seated with a consort, backed by a gilded arch. The murti wears garlands of yellow and orange flowers, a large necklace and a red and gold crown; a lion-like vahana or mount is carved in front. A golden kalasha stands at the centre of the altar, with brass oil lamps on stands on either side and green coconuts hung on the pillars. Offerings, small brass vessels, a red-and-saffron cloth and flower petals lie on the stone platform. No people are visible.2009-09-26A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a white and red garland, and a yellow-green skirt; the figure on the right wears a tall black-and-white crown, pearl ornaments and a white and gold sari. Both are draped in marigold and red garlands. A silver kalasha stands in front of them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small offering on a tray below. No people are visible.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with two seated deity murtis dressed in yellow and cream garments, adorned with white and gold jewellery, crowns and red-and-yellow marigold garlands. A large gold-framed arch surrounds them with a red curtain behind, and polished brass oil lamps stand on either side. A silver kalasha-shaped vessel with garlands sits before the images, with a small figure in red-and-saffron cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-07-13December 31 20112011-12-31December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind two large figures. The seated figures are deity murtis, not living people: one wears a red and gold crown and a heavy necklace, the other a white-and-gold head ornament and jewelled garland. Both are draped in orange and gold cloth and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual object. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small figure in red and orange sits at the base among offerings and bells. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13A night photograph of two deity murtis seated together on a raised stone platform inside a temple pavilion with carved pillars. Both figures wear gold crowns, gold ornaments and garlands of white and red flowers draped over the seat and shoulders. The central figure carries a multi-hooded naga-like hood above a dark stone linga-form base decorated with flowers. Brass oil lamps stand in front of a yellow and red silk cloth on the platform. The figures are ceremonially dressed in orange and green garments with gold borders. No people are visible in the scene.October 15 20102010-10-15