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A photograph of a shrine inside an open-sided temple pavilion with orange and red curtains and carved stone pillars. Three deity murtis stand on a raised platform with a gilded arch behind them. The two larger figures wear red garments, gold jewellery and crowns, and the central figure is draped in heavy garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A brass kalasha-style pot, brass lamps and fruit or flower offerings sit on the altar cloth in front. The pavilion is set among green foliage, and a lamp stands at the left edge.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a central Shiva lingam draped in a shawl-like cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, set in front of two large statues of a seated couple in red and gold attire. The figure on the left wears a red crown and holds a hand raised; the figure on the right wears a red sari and jewelry. A seated saffron-robed figure appears at the base of the shrine among offering plates, a brass pot, flower bowls and a brass lamp stand. Red and orange curtains frame the open pavilion with carved pillars. Statues and deity murti only; no living people are visible.2010-12-28Photograph of an ornate stone temple shrine with a carved archway and pillars. At the centre sits a red-painted statue of a male deity wearing a red crown and a seated female figure beside him, both adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers. Below them stands a dark stone linga draped in flower garlands, with brass oil lamps on either side and brass pots, offerings and a white cloth on the platform. Red and orange curtains frame the shrine. No living people are visible, so this is a temple deity scene rather than an event with attendees.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like open pavilion with stone pillars and an ornate arched backdrop. Three deity murtis are dressed in red garments with gold and red trim, adorned with necklaces, and wreathed with marigold and multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple and green. The central figures are seated side by side on a throne-like platform, with a smaller figure in front. A brass oil lamp stands at the right, and orange curtains hang at the sides beside red railings and greenery.2010-12-28A temple shrine photographed from the front, framed by granite pillars and a carved arch. Two standing deity murtis, one male with a red crown and one female with an ornate headdress, both in red and gold garments, are garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strings. In front of them a seated figure in red and gold, a deity murti with a crown and gold adornments, is also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a white cloth with gold border drapes a side bench, and brass pots and offering plates sit on the platform. Red curtains hang at the sides. No living people are visible.2010-12-28A shrine interior with red and orange draped cloth on both sides and a stone arch framing a pair of painted statues of deities in red and gold garments. The taller figure holds a staff-like implement and a hand raised in blessing, and a crown is visible; the other figure wears a red blouse and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a red-clad murti or stone figure covered in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a silver-toned mask-like face and a brass lamp to the right. Oil lamps and a white cloth-covered table sit at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22A decorated temple shrine with two large painted deity murtis, one male figure in a red turban and red garment and one female figure in red with a crown and jewelry, both adorned with long multicolored flower garlands of yellow, white, red and green. A small white-clad seated figure with a red shawl sits in front on a table with offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side under red cloth drapes, with a gilded arch framing the shrine. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine inside a stone-pillared pavilion with orange curtains on both sides. Two painted deity figures sit on a raised seat under a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban and a red garment with a gold necklace, and holds a staff. The right figure wears a red blouse and yellow skirt with white beaded necklaces, and raises one hand. The seat and arch are draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a white cloth covers a table at left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Photo of a temple shrine with a deity murti pair in red and gold garments, adorned with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, seated on a red-draped throne. In the foreground, a small seated statue in saffron robes with folded hands, also garlanded, sits before brass vessels, a plate of flowers, a brass lamp and a bowl of offerings on the stone floor. Stone pillars and a carved arch frame the shrine, with red curtains and greenery behind.2010-12-28