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A shrine within a granite temple pavilion holds sculpted deity murtis draped in blue cloth backdrop, with a large deity figure seated with trident-bearing arms, wearing a red-and-orange turban-like headpiece, rudraksha-style necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A second crowned female deity stands beside him in green and orange, and a smaller seated figure in orange robes sits in front of the central altar. Brass oil lamps, potted palms, pink flower offerings and small brass vessels occupy the platform. Carved stone pillars frame the scene and orange curtains hang at the sides. No living people are visible.

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August 11 20112011-08-11A shrine pavilion with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch frames a pair of standing deity murtis with blue drapery behind them. The taller murti wears a red and gold turban-like crown, holds a trident-like staff and wears rudraksha-style beads and a garland; the other wears a gold crown and a garland of yellow and purple flowers. In front, a seated figure in orange robes sits beside a decorated seat or peetha draped in red and gold, with flower garlands hanging from it and a tiered kalasha-style ornament on top. Brass oil lamps, potted palms, pink lotus-like flowers and small offering dishes sit on the floor. A smaller orange-clad figure stands at right beside another palm. No living people are standing in the shrine apart from the seated figure, who appears to be a statue or murti.2011-08-11A stone temple shrine with carved grey granite pillars and a gilded arch holds a large deity murti pair seated on a throne: a male figure with a trident and a female figure with a crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and purple flowers, with a blue backdrop. In front, a small orange-robed figure sits on a low dais surrounded by brass oil lamps, potted palms, and offerings of flowers and small bowls. No people are physically present in the scene.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a raised pedestal, backed by a blue drape and a gilded arch. Shiva holds a trident and wears a red-and-green headdress with rudraksha malas; Parvati wears green and red clothing with ornate gold crown. Garlands of yellow and purple marigolds drape the figures and a central Shivalinga with a silver-rimmed base. Smaller orange-robed figurines sit on side ledges, with brass lamps, potted palms, pink flowers and brass vessels on the stone floor in front. Carved grey stone pillars frame the shrine, and red curtains hang at the sides.2011-08-11A shrine display of a deity pair seated on a raised dais before a blue draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The larger seated figure wears an orange and green turban, layered bead necklaces and an ornate gold crown-like headpiece, holding a trident-like emblem; a female figure in an orange and green sari with a floral garland sits beside him. Yellow and purple garlands drape both figures and a rudraksha-style garland covers a central seat. In front, a small white and orange seated statue and a dark bead-decorated cushion rest on a red cloth. Brass oil lamps, potted palms, flower offerings in plates and a small figure in orange stand at the sides. Statues only, no living people.2011-08-11 +2 copiesA shrine scene inside a temple pavilion showing large painted deity murti of a seated god and goddess with a crowned head, garlanded in yellow and purple flowers, with a blue drape behind them. In front, a smaller seated figure is wrapped in red and gold cloth, adorned with rudraksha beads and garlands, and is seated before brass oil lamps and flower offerings. Red and orange curtains frame the structure, and a standing attendant figure appears to the right. No living people are visible.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA shrine in an open pavilion with carved stone pillars and a gilded arched niche. Two large deity murtis stand together: the left one has an orange-red crown-like head covering, a trident-like staff, rudraksha beads and a pink lower garment; the right one wears a jewelled headdress, a red-and-gold garment and ornate necklaces. Between them stands a garland of white and red flowers draped over a seated figure in red and white. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and small bowls with offerings. A standing figure on the right wears a red shawl and holds hands together in a prayer gesture. Turquoise and orange drapes frame the shrine.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA shrine structure of grey stone pillars and carved panels, hung with a banana-leaf garland along the top beam, houses deity murtis. In the centre, two large painted deity figures stand in front of a blue curtain and gold arch; one has a trident-like staff, both wear jewelled crowns, garlands and ornaments, and a large flower garland with yellow and white blossoms hangs across the lower figures. A small stone figure of a seated sage sits on a pedestal before them. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls of yellow flowers and sweets are arranged on the platform, with a standing figure in yellow robes holding a lamp at the right. No people are visible in the scene.2011-10-26October 24 20122012-10-24September 18 20132013-09-18August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a stone-pillared temple shrine with carved granite walls and a wooden ceiling. At the centre stand two gilded deity murtis garlanded with magenta and orange flowers, set before a red curtain and a gold arched frame. In front are brass oil lamps (deepa stands), a brass kalasha-like vessel, small brass lamps and a purple-draped offering table. A smaller shrine figure appears to the right. No people are visible in the scene.2012-04-06