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Photograph of a shrine inside a temple showing a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis, one male figure with a red-orange turban, a trident and kalasha-like object in hand, and a female figure in pink and grey draped sari with a crown, both adorned with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. In front stands an empty gold and red velvet throne (peetha) with a red cushion, and a small figure in white dhoti and orange-red cloth sits on a cushioned seat beneath a garlanded canopy, with brass oil lamps (deepa) flanking the arch. Black metal barriers frame the approach on both sides. A large hanging lamp fixture is visible above.

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Photograph of a temple sanctum. Centre is a large golden deity murti pair standing in a gilded arched niche against a red curtain, garlanded with yellow, purple and white flowers, holding a trident and ornaments, with a smaller figure in a teal and grey sari beside it. In front is an ornate gold and red velvet throne (peetha) with a red cushion and a smaller seated figure in orange and white garments with a gold band and red-and-white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the niche and metal railings frame the foreground walkway.2010-09-04A decorated shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery shows two large golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, layered necklaces and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a teal and gold sari, elaborate necklaces and a jewelled headdress. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a seated white figure wears an orange turban, gold armlets, a teal and gold shawl and a pink cloth draped over its lap, with a gold chain. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings of flowers sit on a white cloth below.2010-02-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21A temple shrine photograph showing a metal deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against red drapery. Shiva wears a green and orange turban with a crescent crown, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a white dhoti, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. Parvati, beside him, wears a green sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces and a dark headdress. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower malas. In front, a small figure in white and pink garments with a gold necklace sits on a seat, with brass oil lamps and offering vessels at the base. The figure is a statue or small image rather than a living person, and no clearly identifiable living a person is visible.2010-02-05Photograph of a golden processional deity pair in an ornate gilded arch: a male deity with orange turban, trident in hand, wearing layered jewelled necklaces, rudraksha mala and white dhoti with red border, beside a female deity in green silk blouse and red garland-draped figure, both richly adorned. Foreground shows a seated or standing figure wrapped in orange cloth with blue head cloth and red-yellow garlands. Deity murti, not living people; no physical people present beyond the murtis.2010-09-06December 04 20132013-12-04A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing large golden deity murti. A four-armed male figure with a red and orange turban, crescent and trident and a rudraksha-style ornate necklace stands beside a female figure in a pink and gold sari with a decorated crown. Between them sits a seated figure under a golden cobra hood, garlanded with yellow marigolds, wearing an orange turban. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in maroon robes, a gold pendant and a red head cloth with a bindi sits on a white draped platform beside brass oil lamps and a brass vessel. No living people are visible. A portrait-style statue is present, but its identity is not established by visible evidence, so it is described only by its appearance.2009-10-31July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph of a shrine niche framed by gilded arch with red drapery. Two gilded deity figures sit above: the left figure holds a trident and wears a multicoloured braided turban, the right figure wears a brown sari and a white flower braid, both draped in gold necklaces and yellow garlands. Below, a white marble figure of a seated man in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala is garlanded and set on a golden base, with a white-clad figure visible behind. Brass vessels, a lamp and offering plates sit on a white-draped altar in front. Statues only; no physical people visible, and the marble figure is a depiction rather than a physically present candidate, with no legible identifying caption.2010-12-14A photograph of a gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop holding a large deity murti pair: a golden-faced male form in an orange turban and crown, holding a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and a female form in a red and green sari with a high black hairstyle. Both wear layered gold and red bead necklaces and jewelled armlets, and the figures are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front of them sits a seated figure in white and red-maroon robes with a red head covering and a beaded mala, placed beneath a gold-banded pedestal with a green-jewelled ornament. Along the bottom edge is a red-framed image, partially visible, and a photo of a seated person. No physically present people are clearly visible in the foreground.2010-02-19Ornate golden metal murti figures of a deity couple stand in a gilded arch before a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and a crown-like headdress, holds a trident, and is draped in white and maroon garments with a rudraksha mala and heavy jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a green silk sari with a jewelled crown, necklaces, and a raised hand gesture. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers with green leaves hang from their shoulders and arms. Below, a seated murti with a crown-like headdress and a shivalinga-like element rests on a gold base, and a blue-clothed figure appears at the bottom edge. No living people are visible.2010-09-06A golden processional deity murti with an arched gilded frame and red drape behind it. The standing figure holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears an orange turban-style crown, ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a purple-and-pink garment, with a pink skirt. Beside it stands a second deity figure in a crown and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a golden shield-like object. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and brass oil lamps flank the scene.2010-10-04 +1 copies