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September 28 20142014-09-28A temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti pair seated on a raised throne, a shiva-like figure with a raised hand and trident-like staff beside a goddess with a green and purple sari and gold necklaces, with a red backdrop and golden arch. Below them stands a large golden lingam garlanded with red and white flower strands, flanked by small decorative figures. On the right stands a statue in a maroon robe with a red headdress, rudraksha-style beads and a long necklace, and on the left a statue in a pink and orange wrap with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a golden Ananda Lingam abhishekam setting is suggested. No living people are visible.2017-09-11Photograph of a richly decorated shrine showing a deity murti seated on a throne-like platform beneath a gilded arch with a teal drape behind. The central figure wears a red turban and pink garment with heavy gold necklaces and holds a ritual staff and a small object; a female figure in green and pink sits beside him wearing a jeweled crown and red-and-gold blouse. Two standing statues flank the arch: on the left a figure in orange turban and red-gold dress, on the right a figure in dark embroidered clothing with a red mala. A garland of yellow and red flowers drapes the central platform, which holds a lingam-like stone form and a small brass object, with oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel in front. Only statues appear, so no physical people are present.2014-07-25September 06 20142014-09-06Photograph of a decorated Shiva-Parvati murti in a temple shrine, set within a golden arched frame against a teal backdrop. The male deity wears an orange turban, a crown, ornate necklaces, and holds a trident; the female form wears a green blouse and pink skirt with a jewelled headpiece. Both are garlanded with marigolds and green leaves. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and carved stone pillars surround the shrine. No living people are visible.2009-06-29February 01 20152015-02-01February 01 20152015-02-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched backdrop and green cloth. Two large deity murtis sit enthroned at the centre, one in a red turban with a crown-like headdress and a multi-armed form, the other wearing an orange garment and garlands. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a shivalinga-style object sit at the front, draped with white and red flower garlands. Two standing statues flank the shrine: one in red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, the other in a leopard-print patterned garment with a beaded necklace and a shaved head. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small figure sits at the base. No living people are visible.2015-11-24A 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.2015-06-20A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti seated on a pink-draped altar, a gold kalasha placed atop a lingam garlanded with yellow and pink flowers and rudraksha strands. The seated deity wears a red turban and ornate gold jewellery, and a female deity beside him wears a gold crown and orange sari. Below, a small white statue in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cloth, with brass lamps and vessels at the base. A second smaller statue in purple and red garlands stands in a golden arch to the right.2011-05-17December 31 20112011-12-31A temple shrine photograph showing a gilded deity murti pair seated on a pink-draped throne, with a figure in orange-gold attire and a crown-like headdress at the top and a smaller figure on the right. The central Shiva-Parvati style murti is adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands, a rudraksha-like beaded necklace, and a decorated lingam base with a saffron cloth. Teal curtains frame the arched niche, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small red-clad figure appears at lower left. The scene is an ornate shrine with no visible physical people.2013-03-02