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A temple shrine photographed from a low angle, showing a deity murti of Shiva seated with a rudraksha-draped white and blue garment, a golden crown and a white turban-like headpiece. Behind him stands a second deity figure in white with orange and gold ornaments and a golden staff, against an orange drape. Strands of rudraksha malas hang across the murti. To the left, a seated white-clad figure wearing a white head wrap and rudraksha mala sits beside brass lamps and offerings. On the right, a smaller red-robed standing figure stands inside a golden arched niche. Brass bowls with flowers, a red cloth and a shrine interior with open-air greenery are visible. No physical people are present; all figures are statues.

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March 05 20112011-03-05March 05 20112011-03-05March 05 20112011-03-05A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with a large seated murti dressed in a white cloth draped with many dark rudraksha mala strands, a golden crown with green gems, a white turban and a gold torso ornament, set before a blue and gold-trimmed backdrop and orange drapes. A smaller white seated figure with a white turban and rudraksha mala sits to the left beside brass lamps and a red cushion. Brass vessels and a flower-decorated tray sit at the base. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.2011-03-05 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine in an open pavilion with carved stone pillars and red side curtains. At the centre, a golden arched niche holds two large painted deity murti with crowns and orange scarves: the figure on the left has a blue lower garment and raised hand, the figure on the right wears a white skirt. Between them sits a seated figure draped in white with rudraksha malas and a crown-like headdress, in front of a darshan-style setup with dark beaded garlands, a white-draped altar, brass lamps, a bell, kalasha pots and offering bowls on the floor. To the right stands a smaller figure in pink with a garland. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or murti.2011-03-05A photograph of a temple shrine with life-size statues rather than living people. On the left, a large deity murti in a blue skirt with gold trim and gold armlets holds a long staff, seated beside a smaller female figure in white and orange, with rudraksha malas draped across both. In the centre, a white-clad figure seated with a rudraksha mala and white turban faces a tall white statue at right, which is in a prayer pose, hands joined, wearing a white turban and a rudraksha garland. An orange-gold canopy and carved gold frame surround the scene, and a small white figure sits at lower left. Brass vessels and a open book rest on the platform, with palm trees and an orange wall behind.2011-03-05 +2 copiesA temple shrine with a stone pillared open pavilion and orange drapes. Two large deity statues stand behind a central shivalinga adorned with rudraksha mala garlands, the figures wearing orange shawls and blue and white skirts with crowns. A white-robed seated figure statue sits before the lingam with a rudraksha mala, and a smaller figure in pink robes stands in a gilded niche at right. Brass lamps, bells, bowls and a kalasha sit on the floor and altar in front.2011-03-05A photograph of a shrine structure with a large Shiva-Parvati pair of murtis under a gold arched niche with orange drapery. The seated blue-skinned figure wears a white dhoti, a golden crown and rudraksha malas; the female figure beside wears a white sari with orange shawl and a crown. Between them rests a lingam draped with rudraksha garlands and a white cloth. In front, a white-clad seated figure with rudraksha malas sits on a white-draped table, and bronze lamps, kalasha, bells and brass bowls stand on the platform. A smaller statue in red garment stands to the right, and orange and red curtains frame the open sides of the pavilion. The page refers to a person reference, but no living person is visible.2011-03-05August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesAugust 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA white marble statue of a seated sage in a pink robe with a pink turban, wearing gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, raises one hand in blessing. Behind it, a large golden deity murti with a tall crown and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers sits within a gold-framed shrine. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a standing figure in blue and gold ornaments appears at the right edge. A pink cloth drapes the platform. Pictured as a temple shrine display, the statues are not physical people.2012-10-22A 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 copies