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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arched frame and turquoise backdrop. Two large standing murtis, one in orange-and-red garments with a trident raised in one hand and one crowned with gold pink-skirted dress, are adorned with white and red flower garlands. In front, a small seated figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before a stone-and-marble altar. Brass oil lamps (deepam) stand on either side, with brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, and a metal tray of offerings in the foreground. Red and orange draped fabrics hang from the pillars, and a small figure in red stands at right beside a golden arch. No living people are visible.

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August 28 20112011-08-28A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large deity murti of two standing figures on a pedestal, one holding a trident and one with raised hand, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers and silver-gold adornments, set beneath a golden arched frame against a teal curtain. In front, a small seated figure in red and orange robes with rudraksha beads sits on a platform with brass vessels, a kalasha, and a garland-draped seat. To the right stands a red-robed statue of a sannyasi figure beside a brass oil lamp. Brass oil lamps flank the platform, and orange and red cloths hang from the pillars. No physical people are visible.2011-08-28 +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 copiesAugust 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesSeptember 03 20092009-09-03A shrine of two seated deity murtis on a raised white and blue throne-like platform beneath a red curtain and gold arch. The central figure wears an orange and white dhoti, a crown and rudraksha-like beads, holding a trident. The figure beside wears a white cloth, jewelled necklaces and a crown, with a green-robed figure seated in front. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape both figures. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, offering plates with flowers and fruit, and a small green-robed statue stand on the stone floor. Carved grey granite pillars frame the scene.2011-07-31A shrine within a stone temple structure showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed altar, decorated with marigold garlands and red and pink drapery. The central figures wear white and blue garments with gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar base, with a small seated figure in pink in front and a standing female statue in blue and yellow in a niche on the right. Carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are present.2012-10-22Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised pink-draped platform beneath a golden arch with teal backdrop. Shiva wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold crown-like headdress, holding a trident and damaru. Parvati wears a white and purple sari with red flower garlands. Below them a smaller seated figure in yellow and orange garments is adorned with marigold and red garlands. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit in front. A standing figure in purple and orange stands in a side niche on the right, and a person in an orange robe with shaved head is seen from behind in the foreground.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a large sculpted deity pair, a four-armed figure in red and gold seated beside a consort in white and purple, both adorned with red and orange garlands and gold necklaces. Below them a black Shiva lingam with a silver face and yellow-and-orange cloth is decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In front stand brass lamps, a kalasha, bells and offering plates. To the right, a small arched niche holds a standing statue in a purple turban and purple-blue dhoti with a bead necklace. A seated yellow-robed statue sits at the base. Turquoise drapes frame the golden arch, with pink silk draping the lower figures.2011-02-25 +1 copiesMay 13 20132013-05-13A photo of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a pink-draped throne against a deep red curtain. The central murti wears a red turban and ornate necklaces, and a bejeweled female figure with a crown sits beside him. Below, a blue-clad figure in white draped cloth sits before them, garlanded with long yellow and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, and a plate of offerings with flowers and fruit rest on the stone floor in front. The shrine has carved granite pillars and open sides with red curtains.2010-09-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapes. Central statues show a deity with a trident and a consort in green and pink sari-style dress with heavy jewelry, both adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with a white-draped seated figure with an orange headpiece and garland in front, plus a small white figure in pink garment below. Offering vessels and a small seated figure appear at the base. The image is a shrine photograph with no living people visible.2010-02-03