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A photograph of a temple shrine showing two large gilded and jewelled deity figures standing behind a golden lingam with a multi-hooded cobra canopy. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with a crescent, a jewelled necklace and a white dhoti with an orange border, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a blue silk garment, a tall jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. Golden oil lamps stand on either side within an ornate gilded arch with a red curtain behind. In front, a small orange-robed statue of a seated sannyasi sits before brass vessels, kalasha pots and offering bowls of flowers.

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July 02 20102010-07-02A photograph of a gilded shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtain, showing a pair of decorated deity murti, one male with an orange turban and crown holding a drum-like object and the other female in a blue sari with an elaborate headdress, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sits a white seated murti of a sage in orange robes with a hand raised, beside brass lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, and bowls of flowers. No living people are visible.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like pedestal behind a large gilded arch. The central figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown with crescent, silver-and-gold ornaments and a holds a trident; the seated consort beside him wears a teal-blue silk sari and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a golden shivalinga-like pillar with a snake-hood canopy stands on a golden base. Brass oil lamps flank the sides, and brass vessels, a plate of flowers and a small figure in orange robes with an orange turban sit at the foot of the pedestal.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with two large murti figures seated on a golden throne platform inside an ornate golden-arched niche with deep red curtains. The seated pair wears blue and purple garments, gold crowns and heavy gold necklaces; the figure on the left holds a small ritual object and the figure on the right is decorated with a long garland. Yellow, orange and red marigold garlands drape the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands in front of them. Brass lamps with bird finials, brass oil lamps, fruit offerings and a small red-clad seated figure sit on the altar platform, while a smaller murti stands at the right edge. Two additional statues appear in the surrounding niches. This is a deity murti shrine, not a living person.2010-07-03 +1 copiesJune 30 20102010-06-30October 15 20102010-10-15Golden-framed arched shrine with a deep red curtain holding a pair of deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like base. The left figure wears an orange turban, a white dhoti with gold border, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a teal blue sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Before them, a small white seated figure in an orange robe with orange turban sits beneath the throne, hands raised, with brass lamps, a kalasha, offering bowls and flowers arranged on the altar in front.2010-07-02 +1 copiesA golden-arched shrine houses a large painted murti of a deity pair: the figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, gold necklaces and a yellow garment; the consort beside wears a red-and-gold saree, layered gold necklaces and a black hair ornament. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A seated deity figure with a kalasha-style crown and pink garments rests in front, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands, against a red backdrop, with a small decorative panel at the right edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-02-20A photograph of a decorated shrine with a large gilded deity murti of a male and female pair seated together under an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, silver ornaments and necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; the female figure wears a red and gold sari, silver jewelry and a red-streaked hairstyle. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. Below stands a tall gilded shivalinga-style pillar with a snake hood motif, surrounded by brass oil lamps with flames absent, coconuts, a small white statue of a seated figure in maroon robes and rudraksha mala, and flower offerings in brass bowls.2009-09-25