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A photograph of a temple shrine showing two painted deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame against a red backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti and a tall crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with a silver necklace; the figure on the right wears a red and orange sari with red beaded jewellery. Both are draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front stands a black linga draped with garlands, a cobra hood above it, and several brass oil lamps surround the platform. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange-gold curtains. Two life-sized deity murti stand under the arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red-orange dhoti, holds a drum-like instrument and a bell-like object, and wears a red-beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a gold-and-orange sari and a heavy necklace, holding a staff. Between them sits a lingam on a yoni-like base, decorated with a green cloth, a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a jewelled gold necklace laid on a dark green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels in front and a small bird figure. A figurine in red clothing stands at the right.2013-02-21Photograph inside a temple shrine of a deity pair in an ornate golden arch framed by carved stone pillars and a red curtain. Two standing murti figures, one with a tall orange and red crown and the other with a white crown, wear red, orange and green garments and layered jewellery. Long marigold garlands in yellow, orange and purple hang across them. In front stands a golden shivalinga-like vessel with a tall gold kalasha. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides. At the bottom a small figure in orange robes sits before the altar. No physical people are prominent in the frame apart from a partial figure at the lower left edge.2010-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a raised platform before an arched golden frame with an orange backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a pearl-and-gold necklace, and holds a trident and a drum-like staff; the figure on the right wears a green and pink sari with gold jewellery and a flower garland. Between them sits a smaller figure in white and orange cloth with a gold waist band and rudraksha-style beads, adorned with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, with a small kalasha and offerings at the base. The murti figures are statues, not living people.2010-01-24A temple shrine lit by brass oil lamps (deepas) and draped in marigold garlands. Two painted deity murtis stand in a gilded arched niche framed by carved stone pillars and orange-red curtains. The central deity wears a red crown and red-orange garment with a rudraksha-style necklace, and the figure beside it wears a red crown and red dress. A Shivalinga-like object sits on a raised platform in front, with a small seated figure in orange robes at the base of the platform beside brass vessels and offerings. A small red deity figure sits at the right edge. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang around the murtis.2010-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine interior showing a pair of painted deity murtis seated together under a gilded arched frame with a red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident, and has a jeweled necklace; the female figure wears an orange-red sari and a gold crown with red-and-gold necklaces. Both sit on a green and maroon draped seat. In front stands a tall brass oil lamp, and a large gilded peetha holds a shivalinga-like object wrapped in garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. Ceiling is plain stone slabs.2010-10-12A photograph of a shrine interior showing two deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side against a red cloth backdrop within a carved golden arch. The figure on the left holds a staff and a trident-like weapon and wears a red and orange headdress with a red and gold garment; the figure on the right wears a crown and a long white and red garland. Both are draped in multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, magenta and orange. In front stand tall brass oil lamps, and a gold-and-brass pedestal holds a Shivalinga-like object wrapped in flowers. A small brass vessel sits at lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20132013-02-21A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a white and red garland, and a yellow-green skirt; the figure on the right wears a tall black-and-white crown, pearl ornaments and a white and gold sari. Both are draped in marigold and red garlands. A silver kalasha stands in front of them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small offering on a tray below. No people are visible.2010-07-13Photograph 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.2009-06-29A photograph of a temple shrine with two seated deity murtis dressed in yellow and cream garments, adorned with white and gold jewellery, crowns and red-and-yellow marigold garlands. A large gold-framed arch surrounds them with a red curtain behind, and polished brass oil lamps stand on either side. A silver kalasha-shaped vessel with garlands sits before the images, with a small figure in red-and-saffron cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-carved doorway flanked by sculpted pillars. Inside, two seated deity murtis, a male and female pair, are dressed in green and red garments and adorned with bright multicolour garlands and gold ornaments, with a shivalinga in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a small orange-robed figure sits at the base of the shrine. No living people are clearly visible in the frame.2010-10-12A photograph of a shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a green silk-draped platform beneath an ornate golden arch and red curtain. The figure on the left wears orange-saffron dhoti and cloth, a red-and-orange turban-style crown, and holds a trident and staff; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and an orange sari with heavy jewelry and red beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a bull figure with a garland sits in the lower right. The murtis are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-10-12