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October 12 20072007-10-12October 12 20072007-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a large golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like platform, draped in purple and pink silk. Shiva wears a leopard-print garment and holds a trident, while the goddess wears a red and orange sari with gold jewellery and a crown. A tall garland of yellow and white flowers with green and purple accents hangs before them. In front sits a small white statue of a seated figure in orange robes with an orange head cloth, hands folded, in a devotional pose. Red velvet curtains and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with brass oil lamps and a small decorated shrine to one side.2008-01-12October 12 20072007-10-12A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple alcove, filled with murti figures rather than living people. Two larger deity statues stand at the back: the male figure in an orange turban and silver necklaces holds a trident, and the female figure wears a teal and magenta sari with gold jewellery and holds a ceremonial object. Between and in front of them sits a smaller white-and-orange statue wearing an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, seated with hands joined. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers wrap the shrine, with a purple satin cloth draped below, scattered petals on the stone floor, and wooden benches at the sides.2007-12-30Photograph of a large temple shrine at night showing a tall deity murti of Shiva with four arms, holding a trident and a small drum, beside a consort figure in orange and purple dress with a crown and jewelled necklaces. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape the central figure. In front, a smaller white seated figure in orange robes sits on a marble platform with brass lamps, a plate of offerings and flower garlands. Grey carved stone pillars frame red velvet drapes behind, and a kalasha stands on the left pedestal. No physical people are visible.2008-01-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapes. Central statues show a deity with a trident and a consort in green and pink sari-style dress with heavy jewelry, both adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with a white-draped seated figure with an orange headpiece and garland in front, plus a small white figure in pink garment below. Offering vessels and a small seated figure appear at the base. The image is a shrine photograph with no living people visible.2010-02-03A photograph of an outdoor pavilion with grey stone pillars and red velvet drapes, showing a large pair of deity murti figures seated on a white-draped platform. The figures have dark skin, one wears a green and orange turban and purple lower garment with a green sash, the other wears a red blouse and ornate gold necklaces. A golden cobra hood sits above a central white linga on a golden yoni base, flanked by two brass oil lamps. On the left, seated men in orange and saffron robes and turbans attend the ritual, and on the right a bare-backed sadhu in orange cloth sits with an outstretched hand. A small deity figure stands in a niche on the right.2007-08-09October 08 20072007-10-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised throne within a gilded arch. The Shiva figure wears a red turban and red garments with a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a trident, while the Parvati figure wears a red blouse, blue skirt and gold jewellery. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures. Below them, a small seated figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped platform with brass oil lamps, a kalasha and offerings in front. Red curtains frame the sanctum, and a small seated statue appears at right beside a red-cushioned seat. Carved stone pillars surround the shrine.2011-01-21August 09 20072007-08-09A gilded arched shrine in a stone pavilion holds a pair of standing deity murtis with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban and a white necklace; the figure on the right wears a dark crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace and a green and pink sari-like garment. A small golden murti sits in front on a throne-like base, draped in white cloth and garlanded, with brass oil lamps standing on either side and a tray of offerings below. Orange curtains frame the shrine. No people are visible.2010-02-03