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A photograph of a shrine inside an open-sided pavilion with carved grey stone pillars and gold-framed arches. At the centre, a large painted statue of a deity seated on a throne with a bow-shaped back, wearing a red and yellow lower garment, a saffron headdress, and a garland of red and white flowers. A smaller seated figure in white garments and rudraksha beads sits before it, with a yellow figure below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a standing red-robed figure statue to the right. Blue and green drapes frame the back of the shrine.

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A shrine interior with a large painted deity murti of a four-armed figure seated on a throne, wearing a yellow skirt and a red-and-gold cloth, with a garland of red and white flowers and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident-like implement. Beside it stands a smaller red-robed statue of a sannyasi with a red headwear and a lotus-like object. In front, a white-draped seat holds rudraksha malas and a small seated figure in yellow, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands and a carved stone pillar frame with blue and green draped backdrops.2011-08-03A temple shrine containing a large seated two-figure deity murti in an ornate gilded arched niche with red curtains behind. The upper figure wears an orange crown-like headdress and orange garment, holds a ceremonial implement, and wears layered garlands of marigold and red flowers. The lower murti sits on a white-draped platform with a green and gold border, a rudraksha mala draped over it, and a yellow-robed devotee figure standing at its base. To the right stands a smaller yellow-robed figure in a blue-arched niche, and brass kalasha pots sit at the left. The stone pillars are carved, and the scene shows no living people.2011-08-02A photograph of a shrine with two large metal deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch, backed by blue and green drapes. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red shawl, holds a trident-like staff, and is adorned with multiple rudraksha malas; the figure on the right has dark hair, red-and-white flower garlands and a purple skirt. Both are draped in red-and-white flower garlands, with a yellow silk cloth beneath. In front, a small white seated statue of a figure in yellow robes and an orange turban, with rudraksha malas, sits on a wooden stand flanked by small brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand. No living people are visible.2011-08-03August 18 20112011-08-18A shrine within a stone-pillared pavilion holds a large deity murti of a seated Shiva-like figure with an orange turban, garlanded in red and white flowers, beside a consort figure in a dark headdress. Both are dressed in yellow and red skirts with jewelled necklaces. Below them stands a smaller ornate seat draped with rudraksha malas, and a plain white-cloth covered pedestal bears a golden figure. Two brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small standing statue of a saffron-robed sage with an orange turban is set in a niche to the right. Trays of offerings sit on the floor at the front, with red and yellow flowers visible. Blue and green fabric hangs behind the altar, and red-and-orange curtains frame the sides.2011-08-03Photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a golden arch with red drapery. The central figure wears an orange turban and a blue and green garment, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers around the figures. Beside the pair, a smaller golden figure in a yellow shawl stands in a blue-curtained niche. In the foreground a seated white-clad figure wears a yellow turban and a rudraksha mala, with a marigold garland draped over the central deities. Brass pots and a wooden stand sit to the left. No physical people are present; all figures are statues.2011-08-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a large stone pillared canopy. At the centre, a pair of painted deity murtis sit within a gilded arch against a red curtain; one is a seated figure in red and gold headdress, the other a female figure in pink and red sari, both wearing garlands. Before them stands a large shivalinga-like altar draped with a white cloth and marigold garlands, flanked by tall brass lamps and offering plates with fruit and sweets. Small deity sculptures are carved into the pillars and a dark stone panel at the lower left. No people are visible.2010-09-15A shrine interior with a seated pair of deity murtis, a male figure in orange and a female figure in white and red, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. The male figure holds a trident, and the central figure wears a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a small green-robed figure sits in front, and offerings such as flowers, a small bowl and a red book lie on the floor. Red curtains and a gold arch frame the shrine, with a blue-curtained niche holding a standing green-robed statue at right.2011-07-31Outdoor temple-style shrine with a gilded arch framing a large deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair, the male figure wearing a red and gold crown and the female figure adorned with gold jewellery, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strings. Below them, a small white-clad statue of a seated saffron-robed figure sits on a white cloth-draped platform, with a brass kalasha and offerings in front. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the altar, red drapes hang at the sides, and a brass plate with a mat rests on the stone floor. No living people are visible.2010-11-30July 21 20092009-07-21A photograph of a shrine with large statues of deities behind a gold arched frame under a pavilion roof. The central figure wears an orange and red turban, layered white and gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff; a seated female figure in orange and gold sits beside him. Both are draped in red, white and yellow marigold garlands. Below, a small blue-skinned deity murti stands before a white cloth, with brass oil lamps, kalasha pots, and offerings of flowers and red cloth on the platform. Blue curtains hang at the sides and green trees surround the pavilion. No physical people are visible; the statues are deity murti.2008-09-30Shrine photograph showing a large sculpted two-figure murti seated on a throne-like pedestal under a golden arch and blue drape. The upper figure has a trident and orange headdress with garlands, while the seated figures wear purple and gold garments and red-and-white garlands hang down. In front, an orange-draped seated image with rudraksha malas and a red-garbed small figure sit on a platform with brass lamps, flower offerings, and a white bird-like figure. Greenery and red-and-white railings surround the shrine. No physical people are visible.2011-08-18