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A photograph of a deity murti with a large gold crown and a gold face mask-like headdress, draped in a red-and-white flower garland and a jewelled red-and-gold garment. Below it sits a white marble statue of a seated sage wearing a red-and-orange dhoti-like cloth and an orange turban, holding a hand raised in blessing, with garlands of orange, pink and white flowers. A brass lamp stands in the foreground beside a kalasha-style vessel and floral offerings on a red cloth. The scene is a temple altar in a decorated shrine. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and murtis.

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A decorated shrine with statues rather than living people: a central Shiva lingam draped with red and orange garlands sits before an ornate golden arch, flanked by a seated deity pair in a rich golden and jewelled setting. Standing statues on either side wear orange-brown robes, jewellery and white and yellow flower garlands; the right-hand figure has a long beard and a saffron turban. Two smaller figures and a pink-draped image stand at the base, with brass bowls and flower petals on a marble platform. A red curtain forms the backdrop.

A temple sanctum photograph centred on a large deity murti of a seated divine couple decorated with red and white garlands, a gold crown and a trident-like staff. The figures sit on a red and gold seat before a golden arched backdrop with embossed patterns. In front, a small statue of a saffron-robed sage with a turban and garland sits on an orange cloth draped over a raised altar. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like pot, offering bowls and flower arrangements stand on the altar. To the right, a smaller shrine shows another saffron-robed figure with a garland, and a woman's silhouette appears at the edge. Figures on the altar are statues or murtis, not physical people in the scene.

A photograph of a temple shrine showing sculpted deity murti arranged within a gilded arch behind a red curtain. A central seated figure with a trident and a crown is flanked by a second seated consort figure wearing a crown; both wear red and orange garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white flower garlands. Two standing attendant figures stand at either side in garlands, one holding a staff. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a decorated white cloth with a large ornate necklace lies at the base. These are statues, not living people.

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A temple shrine photo showing a central seated deity pair on a golden throne backed by red drapes and an ornate gold arch. The central male figure holds a trident and a drum-like object, wears a tall gold crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, and sits beside a female figure in a blue blouse with a gold crown and garlands. Two standing statues flank the shrine in gold-trimmed arches, each adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and jewelled necklaces; one wears a pink and purple turban, the other a dark turban and brown dhoti. A silver shivalinga-style object with a garland sits at the front, with brass oil lamps on either side and small offering trays before the shrine. No physical people are visible.

September 11 2017

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a central seated deity murti in a red and orange setting, flanked by two standing murtis. The central figure wears a tall orange turban, a crown, layered beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like weapon in one raised hand. A female figure with long hair, bright garlands and jewelry sits beside it. On the left a painted figure in striped tiger-print garment and a red turban stands, and on the right a figure in red dhoti holds a palm raised in blessing. A tall garland of yellow and pink flowers drapes the central seat, with a kalasha-like crown set before it. Brass oil lamps and a small ganesha murti sit on the floor in front, with a tiger-pattern cloth and small offerings.