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A shrine pavilion with a granite roof and carved stone pillars holds a deity murti of a seated god and goddess in a gilded arched niche, the male figure with a trident and a red crown, the female figure in a yellow and green sari with jewelry. Both are garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and rudraksha-style beads. In front, a white-draped altar holds a small seated statue with a green cloth and white garland, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and offerings of fruit, flowers, a kalasha, brass vessels and a folded cloth are arranged on the floor. Red curtains hang at the sides and trees are visible behind. No people are present.

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A golden-framed shrine in an open temple pavilion with red curtains and tall brass oil lamps on both sides. Two large deity murtis stand at the back: the male figure wears an orange turban, red and gold necklaces and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall golden crown, red and purple garments and a layered gold necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a seated figure in a blue garment with a white dhoti-like cloth and a gold waist band sits on a white draped seat, holding a rudraksha-style necklace, with a small brass kalasha and offerings before it. The statues and seated figure are carved or sculpted forms, not living people. Small brass lamps and offerings surround the seat.2010-09-15October 29 20102010-10-29October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 29 20102010-10-29A temple shrine under a stone pavilion roof with a gold-framed arch backdrop. A large deity murti with a red and orange turban, gold and white ornaments and a trident-style staff stands beside a consort figure in green and yellow dress, both garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. In front sits a white-draped peetha with a small white and green robed figure with a garland, tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and brass puja vessels, a plate of flowers and a tiger-striped cloth sit on the floor. No living people are visible.A 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.2010-09-15A 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.2010-09-15A gilded arched shrine in a stone pavilion holds a pair of standing deity murtis with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban and a white necklace; the figure on the right wears a dark crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace and a green and pink sari-like garment. A small golden murti sits in front on a throne-like base, draped in white cloth and garlanded, with brass oil lamps standing on either side and a tray of offerings below. Orange curtains frame the shrine. No people are visible.2010-02-03A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a stone canopy with red curtains. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind a central white-draped seat: one in orange and red with a crown and rudraksha necklaces, the other in green and blue with a black crown. Both are adorned with marigold garlands. In front, a small orange-robed figurine sits on the white-draped seat, garlanded with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, and offering plates surround the platform, with green trees behind.2008-02-23A photograph of a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch framing a red curtain. Two large deity murti stand behind a central figure: the left has a red turban and multiple garlands and the right wears a crown and a long gold necklace, both in gold-trimmed clothing. Between them a smaller figure in saffron and white draped cloth sits on a white-draped platform, adorned with garlands of orange and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels, a kalasha and offerings in front. No people are visible; the statues are the focus.2010-10-29