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A photograph of a golden Shiva lingam set in a gilded yoni-peetha base, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. Behind it stand large gold-painted deity murtis: a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a red and pink sari with heavy jewellery. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a red head covering, one hand raised, sits on the base. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, a small brass vessel and a covered silver tray stand on the stone platform. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha-style red and gold beaded necklaces and holds a trident and other hand implements. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and red silk sari with gold border and bridal-style jewellery. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape the shrine. In front sits a large orange-draped shivalinga with silver bands and a decorative silver yoni base, adorned with garlands. A small white marble figure of a seated sage with raised hand sits at the base. No people are visible.2011-11-06Photograph of a decorated altar with two large golden-bronze murtis of a male deity and a female deity seated under a gilded arch, draped in red and orange cloth and framed by red, yellow and green flower garlands. The male murti wears a red turban, a gold beaded necklace and a crown; the female murti wears red silk, jewelled necklaces and a tall jewelled crown. Between them is a sacred stone linga wrapped in orange cloth, with a small snake-hood motif and green jewelled ornaments, and a white marble statue of a seated figure in a turban sits in front. No living people are visible, apart from a partially visible person's arm at the lower left edge.2011-11-06A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded murti figures under a golden arch, draped in orange cloth. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is dressed in a yellow and pink skirt with a green blouse. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and holds a long trident-tipped staff. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower malas. In the foreground, a small white statue of a seated sage in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a pedestal beside a brass oil lamp and a white cloth. No living people are visible.2011-01-31Photo of a temple shrine with a gilded golden arch behind two large golden deity murti seated on a throne-like platform, draped in orange and red silk and heavily adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and armbands. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses hang around the shrine. In the foreground a white marble statue of a robed saint in red garments, one hand raised in blessing, sits beneath the garlands. Before it stand brass oil lamps, a lit diya flame, a brass kalasha vessel and an incense stick. No living people are visible.2008-10-02A photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame with a red backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand at the top: the male figure wears an orange turban and red-gold jewellery and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a pink and purple sari and ornate necklaces. Below them, a white marble seated figure in an orange robe and orange head cloth is garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sit brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, a small oil lamp and a plate of white flowers. No living people are visible.2010-08-25February 11 20122012-02-11October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesGolden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati as Ardhanareeshwara-style figures, under a gilded arch against red drapery. The left figure wears a red-and-gold turban and holds a trident-like staff; the right has a crown and jeweled necklaces. In front stands a gold-plated lingam wrapped with a coiled golden naga, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Below, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing. White cloths, brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the altar. No living people are visible.2010-11-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red drape behind it. Two gilded deity murti with crowns and blue garments flank a central figure wearing a red and gold crown and gold armlets, with a snake hood canopy above. In front sits a white marble statue in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, right hand raised in blessing, draped with a red and gold shawl and a silver-beaded garland. Yellow and red flower garlands hang down on both sides. Brass bowls with red petals and a brass plate sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in pink and red garments with gold jewellery, standing behind a golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. A small white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red cap sits at the front of the pedestal, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the scene, a brass kalasha and offering vessels, and bowls of flower petals and kumkum on the floor. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-18Golden-hued deity murti of a seated divine couple under an ornate gilded arch with orange-gold drapery, adorned with jewelled necklaces, flower garlands in red and yellow, and a red turban on the male figure. In front, a dark Shiva linga is draped in red cloth and garlanded with rudraksha beads and marigolds, with a white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a white head covering below it. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and a pink and yellow cloth offering lies at the bottom edge.2011-11-27A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and two large golden deity figures seated side by side on crimson draped platforms. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a black rudraksha-style mala and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a white-robed priest with a shaved head, tilak and gold chain sits at left with palms pressed together. Below the deities, a white draped table holds a garlanded seated figure in orange robes with a red-and-gold turban, surrounded by yellow and white flower garlands, brass lamps, a silver vessel and offerings.2011-01-17