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A temple shrine photograph showing a carved grey stone mandapa framing a deity murti pair on a raised platform. A standing Shiva-like murti wearing a tall orange crown and rudraksha-style garlands stands behind a seated murti in white cloth, with a second female-appearing murti in red and blue sari-like dress at the right. Marigold garlands in yellow and orange hang across the figures, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the platform and a kalasha-like offering at the front. Red curtains and gilded arch surround the shrine. No people are visible.

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A temple shrine photograph showing a golden arched niche with red drapery containing a large central deity pair: a red-and-gold crowned murti with a trident and white garland on the left, and a figure in a blue and magenta sari with gold jewellery on the right, both draped in yellow and magenta marigold garlands. In front is a white-clad figure seated on a peetha-like platform with a golden bowl and brass lamps and offerings, and a white and gold cloth draped beside. Flanking brass oil lamps and a small framed deity image appear at the sides, with carved grey stone pillars framing the shrine.2010-02-10A photograph of an outdoor shrine set within a stone pavilion with carved granite pillars and red curtains. Two painted deity murtis are seated on a raised throne: the central figure wears a red and orange turban-style crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a trident, beside a female figure in red and gold garments. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the figures and the front of the altar, with a brass vessel and offerings in front. A small seated figure in orange clothing sits at the base, beneath a gold arch. Two stone attendants and a small red figure appear on the sides. No people are visible.2011-01-21A temple shrine photographed from the front in an open pavilion. A grey stone sanctum with carved pillars and a gilded arch frames a red backdrop. Two deity murtis stand behind a central seated figure draped in a white cloth and wearing a crown, with garlands of marigold strands hanging from them. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, and rows of small brass lamps line the floor in front. Saffron-orange cloth panels with blue and yellow patterns hang on either side of the pavilion. No physical people are visible.2010-02-10July 09 20102010-07-09A shrine within a stone temple structure showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed altar, decorated with marigold garlands and red and pink drapery. The central figures wear white and blue garments with gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar base, with a small seated figure in pink in front and a standing female statue in blue and yellow in a niche on the right. Carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are present.2012-10-22A shrine at night in a white stone temple niche framed by a gold arched torana and red drapery. Two large deity murtis stand together: a male figure with an orange turban, necklaces and a trident-like weapon, and a female figure in a green and orange sari with a crown-like headpiece. Their feet rest on a golden pedestal. In front, a small orange-robed figure sits on a golden seat draped in a white cloth, garlanded with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a silver-toned vessel and brass oil lamps set around the base. Small offerings and a brass lamp stand on the floor. No living people are visible.2008-02-18A stone temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by red curtains and decorated pillars. Two seated deity murtis sit within the shrine: the central figure wears a crown and garlands, and a consort figure in pink and green garments sits beside. A small pink-clad figure and a linga-like form with garlands and white cloth sit on the altar in front. Rows of brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels and offering plates on the platform. Orange and patterned fabric banners hang at the corners. No people are visible.2010-02-05October 19 20082008-10-19A temple shrine with a carved stone archway framed in gold, backed by red curtains. Two large painted deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the central one wears an orange turban and red and gold garments with a trident and drum-like instrument, and the consort beside wears a pink-red sari and blue skirt. Both are garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. In front, a seated figure in orange robes sits at the base with brass vessels and offerings, a small devotional lamp stand to the right, and a flower-decorated palanquin-style seat below. Stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the shrine.2011-01-21A temple shrine with a large golden-framed niche in grey stone. Two large deity statues stand inside: the left figure holds a trident and drum-like object, wears a red headdress and a black-and-gold garland; the right figure wears a blue and magenta sari with a crown. Both are draped in purple, yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front, a small statue is dressed in an orange cloth and garland on a white-draped platform beneath a kalasha-like crown. A framed photograph in front shows a smiling man in orange robes with raised hand, labelled with a printed caption, while brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2010-02-10A temple shrine with a red backdrop and gilded arch frames a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side in red, blue and pink garments with gold jewellery and rudraksha-style beads, both with their arms raised holding ritual objects. Below them sits a smaller seated figure wearing an orange and red headdress, white dhoti and gold ornaments, decorated with yellow and magenta garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels and offerings in front, and a small framed picture appears at right.2010-02-10January 22 20132013-01-22