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May 16 20122012-05-16A photograph of a gilded temple shrine holding a large deity murti, a four-armed figure with a crown and a kalasha pot in one hand, seated beside a consort figure with a crown and ornate garlands. Both are dressed in pink and purple drapes and heavy beaded necklaces. Below them, a small white-clothed figure in a pink garment and red turban sits on a white cloth, with a brass oil lamp and red and white flower garlands. Green curtains line the alcove, and smaller pink-clad statues flank the shrine on each side with brass oil lamps. Gold carved arches frame the scene.2012-05-16February 11 20122012-02-11May 09 20122012-05-09A golden temple shrine niche holds large deity murti figures of a goddess and a god seated on a pink-draped throne, both with gold crowns, red and pink garments, and layered gold necklaces. The figures are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a small white seated statue in pink robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits in front. A standing figure in red clothing stands at the right side of the shrine, with brass oil lamps flanking the niche and an ornate gold arch framing the central deities against golden draped fabric.2012-02-11A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-13A photograph of a temple sanctum with a large deity murti group framed by a golden arch and a magenta cloth backdrop. Two figures seated on a raised pedestal are adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands, one holding a trident and the other with a crown, with a golden kalasha between them. A central shivalinga-like form is draped in orange cloth and marigold garlands and sits in front of the main group. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a smaller shrine and seated figure appear on the right, and carved grey stone pillars frame the scene. The statues are sculptures, not living people.2011-05-17A temple shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis. Both figures wear red and green garments, heavy necklaces and crowns, with red and orange marigold garlands draped across them. A brass lamp stand and a metal vessel sit on the altar in front, with an ornate stone pillar setting. A small standing figure in a green-draped niche appears to the right. Dark grey carved stone walls frame the sanctum.2013-06-14A temple shrine with granite pillars and gold-framed arches draped in orange cloth. Two large sculpted deity murti stand in the centre, one in red headdress and blue-pink dhoti with a trident, the other in a crown with gold armlets. A seated orange-clad priest with white body markings sits in front of an orange-draped peetha bearing a kalasha and garlands of red and white flowers. Oil lamps, brass vessels and offerings are arranged on the floor. A smaller figure in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at right, appearing to be a statue. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable as a living person, so the seated priest is described by role only.2013-05-20A temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red drapery holds a central deity murti with four arms, one hand raised holding a trident, and a crown of tiered gold. Beside it stands a consort figure in a silver necklace and pink-and-gold sari, and to the left a seated figure in golden robes and a turban. The central figure wears a pink-and-gold lower garment, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and a white base with a gold-bordered cloth. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues, with brass oil lamps on stands and a small brass kalasha bowl in front. Stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2016-06-15May 11 20132013-05-11A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall with carved grey stone pillars and an ornate gold arch. Two painted deity figures sit on a green-skirted pedestal: the male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and a drum, the female figure wears a purple blouse and a jewelled crown and holds a bow. In front is a red-and-gold conical kalasha-like object draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers, with a jewelled necklace and a hanging fringe of green stones. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. At the right, a figure in a red-and-orange garment with long dark hair stands in a gold-framed niche with a saffron curtain. No physical people are visible in the scene.2013-02-20