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A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. Two large painted deity figures stand or sit in the background, one wearing a red and gold crown and holding a trident-like emblem, the other with a dark crown and orange ornate clothing. In the foreground, a golden-brown figure with a shaved head and orange cloth sits on a raised orange-draped platform, its hands folded, surrounded by garlands. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, metal dishes and a small white-draped table sit on the platform, with orange and red drapes framing the open pavilion. No living people are clearly visible.

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A temple shrine with a seated deity murti pair dressed in orange and saffron garments, adorned with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. The figures sit on a purple cushioned seat beneath a gilded arch framed by red curtains and carved stone pillars. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange robes with a flower garland sits on a white-draped altar with brass lamps, kalasha vessels and offerings. Open pavilion walls reveal trees outside. No physical people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a shrine set under a carved stone canopy with pillars and red-orange side curtains. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised throne, one with a crown and orange garments and the other with a jewelled headdress and orange and red sari, both draped in thick garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Between them and in front sits a smaller seated figure in orange robes on a white-draped platform, also garlanded. 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The male figure holds a trident and the female figure a lotus-like gesture, both wearing orange garments, jewelled necklaces and crowns. Below them a tall lingam-like form is draped in orange cloth and a silver necklace, flanked by brass oil lamps. In front stands a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and turban, garlanded with purple and yellow flowers, set on a wooden stand. Scattered petals cover the stone floor, and a brass plate of flowers sits at lower left. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine.2010-12-27A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large deity murti pair seated on a throne under a golden arch. The two figures wear orange garments, crowns or headdresses, and heavy jewelled necklaces, and one holds a trident-like staff. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frame the arch and the central seat. Below, a smaller white statue of a seated devotee in orange cloth with a flower garland sits on a wooden stand. Brass oil lamps, a white cloth-covered table, a brass plate of offerings and scattered petals surround the shrine on a grey stone floor, with red curtains at the sides.2010-12-27December 14 20102010-12-14December 14 20102010-12-14A decorated temple shrine with two orange-clad deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a tall orange crown and silver ornaments; the figure on the right wears a jewelled necklace and earrings and holds a ceremonial implement. Both are draped in orange cloth above purple skirts. Garlands of yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers frame the arch and the seated figures. A white cloth covers a table in front, with a brass oil lamp and a kalasha-like vessel with flower petals scattered on the floor. A red and white striped wall and palm trees stand outside the open pavilion.2010-12-27