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A shrine with a golden arched frame and a red curtain behind a central Shiva lingam topped with a golden Shiva-linga crest, decorated with marigold and yellow garlands. Behind it stand gilded deity murtis of a seated Shiva-Parvati pair, with the goddess in a red and green sari. In front, a seated white-and-orange statue of a sannyasi with a saffron turban sits on a pedestal, facing forward. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on both sides, with brass plates of flowers and offerings, a brass kalasha vessel, and scattered petals on the stone platform. No living people are visible; the figures are statues and murtis.

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A photograph of an illuminated shrine at night inside a stone temple-style structure. At the centre is a deity murti group under a gold arched frame with a red backdrop, with a large golden peetha or throne-like base holding a figure with a tall crown. Garlands of marigolds in orange and yellow drape the shrine. In front, a small statue of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a white pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and brass plates hold flower offerings, with a brass kalasha and vessels on the platform. No living people are visible.2010-10-12A shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with stone pillars and a gold-framed arch. Within a red-curtained niche stand a deity murti pair with crowns and garlands, and a golden lingam-like form draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits before the altar, with a red cloth draped nearby. Tall brass oil lamps flank the platform, and a brass kalasha, a brass bowl and scattered flower petals lie on the stone ledge in front. No people are standing in the scene; the figure at the altar is a statue or seated image rather than a clearly identifiable living person.2010-10-12A photograph of a shrine niche at night, with a golden arched frame around a deity murti group seated on a golden throne. The central figure wears a red crown and a green-and-gold garment, flanked by two smaller figures, and the group is draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. Before the throne sits a small figure in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head, placed on a white pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass plates hold flower petals and offerings in the foreground. A red-and-white striped border frames the lower area. No living people are visible in the scene.2010-10-12A shrine sanctum at night with a golden arched niche framed by carved stone pillars. Inside, a golden throne-like seat holds two large deity murtis: a figure in orange and red garments with a crown, and a consort figure in green and red with a crown. Thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape over the figures and the seat. Below, a small seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white pedestal, appearing to be a statue rather than a living person. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped tops stand on both sides, a brass kalasha-style vessel sits at the front, and scattered flower petals and offerings lie on the stone floor. The scene suggests puja or darshan at the shrine, with no visible living people.2010-10-12A night photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch framing a red curtain. Inside, a deity murti stands with a crown, garlanded in yellow and orange flower strands, flanked by female figures; a small seated figure in orange cloth sits before a golden peetha. Brass oil lamps on tall stands line both sides, with a brass kalasha and a plate of flower petals and offerings in front. No people are visible.2010-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine at night with a golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne. The central figures wear orange and red garments, one holds a ceremonial staff, and both are adorned with orange-and-purple marigold garlands. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like form draped with garlands. Before the shrine sits a small seated figure in orange robes, appearing to be a statue rather than a living person. Tall ornate brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and brass plates with flower petals, a kalasha vessel and offerings lie on the platform in front. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-10-12A photograph of a gilded shrine inside a temple, framed by an ornate golden arch and red curtain. Two gilded deity murtis stand behind a large golden shivalinga, the male figure wearing an orange turban and the female figure in red and gold with jewelled ornaments; both are draped with long garlands of yellow and purple-pink flowers. Before the lingam sits a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a raised hand in blessing, placed on a white pedestal among scattered flower petals. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, a brass kalasha pot sits at the right, and a small red-clad figurine is visible at the far right. No living people are present.2010-10-12Photograph of a gold-clad shrine in a stone temple sanctum with a large golden arch framing two seated deity murtis, one male and one female, adorned with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow and green. A golden lingam-shaped element with a snake hood sits in front of them. Below, a small white statue in red robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha-style mala sits on a platform beside a lit oil lamp. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, red drapes hang behind, and banana leaves frame the shrine. No people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a golden arched frame around a red backdrop. At the centre sits a deity murti of a seated couple, one figure wearing a tall crown and the other a decorated crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. In front stands a large golden shivalinga-style vessel with a kalasha-like top, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A person in an orange robe sits in front of the altar, and another person in a green and maroon sari is seen at the lower right corner, bowing.2010-10-12A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of deity murtis seated within a golden arched niche backed by a red cloth. The central figures wear bright red and orange headdresses, ornate necklaces, and green and red garments, with a tall golden shivalinga-like pillar and garlands of yellow, red and pink flowers draped in front. Tall brass oil lamps flank both sides of the shrine, and a small brass vessel, brass plate and yellow powder offering sit on the stone platform. A seated figure in red robes with a white cloth over the head appears at the lower centre, facing the shrine in worship, and the carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.2010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine in an ornate stone arch framed by carved grey pillars. Two deity murtis stand together under a gilded arch against a deep red backdrop, dressed in gold and yellow silk with red garments and flower garlands in purple and yellow. Between them rises a tall golden lingam-style shaft with garlands draped over it. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine and a small kalasha-like vessel and brass plates sit on the front ledge. In the foreground a saffron-robed sannyasi figure with a white garland appears to be a statue or seated image, and a small red-clad figure sits to the right of the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-10-08A photograph of a lit temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a dim ceiling. At the centre, a pair of seated deity murtis, one with a crown and the other with long hair, are draped with fresh marigold garlands and sit before a gold arched backdrop with orange and red cloth. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and small offering bowls stand in front on the platform. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-12-27