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A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall with carved grey stone pillars and an ornate gold arch. Two painted deity figures sit on a green-skirted pedestal: the male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and a drum, the female figure wears a purple blouse and a jewelled crown and holds a bow. In front is a red-and-gold conical kalasha-like object draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers, with a jewelled necklace and a hanging fringe of green stones. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. At the right, a figure in a red-and-orange garment with long dark hair stands in a gold-framed niche with a saffron curtain. No physical people are visible in the scene.

April 29 2013

October 22 2013

A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with an orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an orange-and-gold crown and a jewelled necklace, with a garland of white and yellow flowers draped over the figures. Below, a small seated figure in red and white draped clothing sits before a white cloth and a thick garland. A standing statue on the right holds a staff and wears red robes and a red headcloth beside a green curtain. Carved stone pillars frame the scene, and a small figure stands on the left. No living people are visible.

June 05 2013

February 26 2013

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and green backdrop. At the centre, a four-armed deity murti seated on a red-draped seat, wearing an orange head cloth with a red emblem, rudraksha-style beads and a trident-like staff. A seated female deity murti in a red and green sari with yellow marigold garlands sits beside him. Two standing attendant statues in dhoti-style clothing with white garlands flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on each side. Before the central murti, a decorated altar holds a large blue and gold cloth, marigold garlands and a central offering. No physical people are visible.

A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

A shrine within a stone-pillared temple structure showing a sculpted deity group under a gilded arched niche with a blue backdrop. A central figure in an orange turban and yellow-orange garment holds a ceremonial object in one hand, beside a consort in orange dress and jewelled headdress wearing garlands. In front, a carved elephant-headed form wears a red turban and garland. A smaller figure in green stands in a side niche with folded hands. Brass lamps, a brass vessel, flower offerings, fruit and a small pooja tray sit on the platform. The page indicates the shrine is a paduka puja temple, but this is a deity murti group, not a visible person.

June 20 2013

April 26 2013

Inside a richly carved stone shrine, a large deity murti pair is seated on a blue-draped pedestal with a golden arch behind them and red drapes. The central figure is a multi-armed Hindu deity in red, with a trident in one hand, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces; beside them is a female deity in yellow and red with floral garlands and gold jewellery. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang down the pedestal, with brass oil lamps, bowls and a kalasha-like vessel arranged in front. To the right stands a smaller painted figure in orange and red clothing with a rudraksha mala in a green-curtained niche. The scene is a temple altar with an offering setup, no people visible.