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A photograph of a shrine inside a temple structure, with a stone pillared canopy and red cloth drapes at the sides. Two large deity murti sculptures stand in the back, painted with red and gold garments and crowns, wearing multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. In front, a small figure in saffron-orange robe and a red turban, seated on a red cloth, is garlanded with white and yellow flowers and has a rudraksha-style necklace; it is a statue or murti, not a living person. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, a brass oil lamp, a plate of flowers and offering trays sit on the platform, along with a folded white and gold cloth and an open book on a stand. No living people are visible.

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Photo 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.2010-12-28A photograph of a decorated shrine before a temple sanctum. In the centre sits a small white seated figure, possibly a portrait or statue, wearing an orange robe, orange turban and a yellow-and-green-and-purple garland, its hand raised in blessing. Behind it stands a larger deity murti in red and gold dress with a crown-like headdress, flanked by a second seated figure in red robes and gold jewellery, all draped in long yellow, red, purple and green flower garlands. Before the shrine are brass pots, a kalasha, offering plates, bowls with flowers, and a brass oil lamp on the right. A white cloth and a wooden stand with a book lie to the left, and a small deity image sits on the far right. Stone pillars with carved patterns frame the scene, with red cloth hangings on either side. 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 temple shrine with a large deity murti of a blue-skinned male figure with crown and a female figure in white, both decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers. In front sits a white-clad seated figure with a white head covering and a flower garland, placed on a white-draped seat before brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel and offerings. Orange and red drapes frame the open pavilion, with trees visible beyond.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a standing and seated deity pair in red and gold garments, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and rudraksha-style necklaces; the figure on the right wears a red sari and jewelled necklaces. In the foreground, a black stone deity murti with a red cloth and gold jewellery sits on a white-draped platform. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and a standing figure in a red robe and red turban holds a flower garland at the lower edge, next to brass lamps. Ornate golden arch and carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a shrine with a seated pair of painted deity murti dressed in red garments and crowns, one holding a ceremonial gesture, flanked by long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms. A small seated figure in red clothing and a red-and-gold garland sits at the base, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at the right beside red drapes and carved stone pillars. No living people are visible, and the shrine appears to be a decorated ritual setting.2010-12-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing couple adorned with silver jewelry, a gold crown and a gold-and-silver shield behind them, flanked by yellow and purple flower garlands. Below, a white-robed seated statue with a saffron/orange cloth and orange turban sits on a white-draped throne, wearing a gold necklace, with hands in a mudra. In front stand brass vessels, a kalasha, bowls with flowers, a white fan and a small golden shrine. Red and gold draped fabric and carved stone pillars frame the scene. The figures are statues and no physical people are present.2011-01-28A photograph of a shrine within a stone temple arch, framed by a gold-edged archway and draped with a multicolored garland of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Two gilded deity murti sit on a raised red and gold seat under the arch: the figure on the left wears a red turban and crown and holds a trident-like object, while the figure on the right wears a red sari-like garment with a black crown and holds a small object. In front, a smaller seated figure in red and white holds a hand raised in blessing and wears a rudraksha mala. Red drapes hang on both sides, a brass oil lamp stands at right, and flower petals lie on the floor with a white-covered table at left.2010-12-22A temple shrine dressed with garlands of yellow marigolds and red and purple flowers frames a deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a red-and-orange canopy. The central murti wears a red crown and a rudraksha-style necklace, and the figure beside it wears a red sari with gold jewellery and a crown. A white-robed figure with an orange sash sits in front, tended by a priest-like attendant, with white floral garlands and brass lamps arranged around. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side with flower offerings and brass vessels at the base. Stone pillars and orange drapes enclose the scene.2010-07-27A 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.2010-12-28