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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of a crowned, multi-armed deity with a red turban and a consort in red and gold garments, both garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A tall golden shivalingam sits on a golden yoni-peetha base in the centre. Before it, a small white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange head cloth sits on a white pedestal. Ornate brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels and flower offerings lie on the stone floor. The scene is a shrine setting with no living people visible.

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A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched niche framed by carved stone pillars. Two painted deity murtis stand behind a red curtain, one with a crown and orange turban-like headdress, the other with a crown and red-and-gold attire, both bearing garlands. A central Shiva linga with a silver face sits on a golden yoni-peetha, draped with a green-and-purple garland. In front, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a white pedestal, with a flower-decorated garland hanging down. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops line both sides, and brass plates with flower petals and a kalasha sit at the front. Overall setting is a temple-style shrine at night.2010-10-12October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA 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.2010-10-12October 08 20102010-10-08A 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.2010-10-12Inside a temple shrine, a golden sculpted deity murti of a male figure with an orange turban and a female figure in ornate gold jewellery sit behind a large golden Shiva linga draped with yellow, orange and pink flower garlands. A white statue of a seated figure in a red robe with a red head covering and folded hands rests at the base. Tall ornate gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a stone arch with a gold frame surrounds the scene behind a red curtain.2010-10-11October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for a festival, with a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised red-draped platform framed by a golden arch. The deities wear red and gold garments and jewellery and are surrounded by a dense garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. In front stands a golden pot-shaped vessel and a golden bowl, with a small white seated figurine of a person in white clothing before them. Tall brass oil lamp stands with bird-shaped finials line both sides, and additional flower garlands drape the stone pillars and the ledge below. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine during a darshan event. Two deity murtis, one male with a crown and trident and one female, sit on a red throne adorned with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, red, pink and green. Silver oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a large silver-toned bowl and offering vessels are placed on the platform in front. Below, in the foreground, a small figure in white and saffron-brown robes sits on a raised seat, while a gold-bordered cloth and garlands surround the base. Red drapes and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No living people are clearly visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with a pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like pedestal behind a gold-framed arch with red drapery. The male figure wears a red crown and red-and-gold garments, the female figure a white and gold sari with a crown, both adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A tall silver-and-gold kalasha-like vessel stands before them, wrapped in marigold and red garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepas) with bird-shaped finials flank the shrine. In the foreground, a small statue in an orange robe with a white flower garland sits at the base. Orange curtains and ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies