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October 15 20132013-10-15A decorated shrine with a large golden arch frames two golden deity statues above a central black stone form draped in an orange and gold cloth and garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. The taller statue wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a raised hand, and has red and white beaded ornaments; the other wears an orange saree and silver necklaces, with a green curtain behind them. A small golden figure sits within an arched frame at the base. Brass oil lamps, a bowl, and offering trays sit in front on the floor, with a folded orange cloth to the right. This is a deity murti display, with no physical people visible.2013-10-12A lit gold-framed shrine niche with a green draped backdrop holds two large painted deity murtis, a male figure in orange and red with a gold crown and trident-like staff, and a female figure in orange with a tall crown and garlands, seated on a pedestal. In front stands a dark shivalinga-like object decorated with red and white flower garlands. A smaller standing figure in orange cloth with garlands stands at the right. No living people are visible.2013-10-08December 31 20112011-12-31A photograph of a golden shrine arch framing a deity murti pair: a gold-faced figure in an orange turban and crown holds a trident, damaru-like drum and sword, beside a seated consort in red silk and jewelled crown, both draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands against green gold-spangled curtains. In front, a dark stone murti wrapped in an orange cloth, with a snake hood and garlands, sits on a silver-trimmed base, while a small white figurine in orange robes with folded hands sits at lower left beside a brass oil lamp and a bowl. No physical people are visible.2011-09-28A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and a green curtain backdrop. Central is a large golden deity murti with four arms, wearing an orange-red turban-style crown, garlands of white and red flowers, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A consort figure with a green and red dress stands beside it. In the foreground, a silver peetha holds a lingam-like form draped with flower garlands, beaded necklaces and a lavender cloth, with a brass kalasha and a small brass lamp at its base. On the right, a smaller golden figure in a blue-backed niche wears a red garland. No living people are visible.2013-10-15November 01 20112011-11-01October 15 20132013-10-15A photograph of an ornate golden temple shrine with a gilded arch and orange draped backdrop. Two large deity murti stand at the centre: the left figure wears a red and orange turban and a crown, with a trident in hand, while the right figure wears a tall crown and red and gold garments; both are adorned with gold necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A Shivalinga stands in front of them, decorated with a flower garland. Smaller statues in green and gold draped robes flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-12-31October 12 20132013-10-12December 28 20112011-12-28January 21 20132013-01-21