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A 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.

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March 05 20112011-03-05A photograph of a temple-side display with two large colourful deity murtis seated on a raised blue-draped platform against an orange backdrop. The left figure holds a golden staff and a gold-tipped object, wearing a gold crown, orange shawl and rudraksha mala. The right figure wears a red crown, orange shawl and white garment. In the foreground a seated figure in white with a white head wrap, dense rudraksha malas and a gold-hooded crown sits facing the platform, with brass vessels nearby. Palm trees and a terracotta wall lie beyond the roof edge. The image is a photo of the display, and the seated figure is a statue or effigy rather than a living person.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA 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.2011-03-05 +3 copiesA 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 copiesMarch 05 20112011-03-05A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate gilded arch. Both figures wear turquoise-blue garments, with Shiva holding a trident and both wearing rudraksha and gold necklaces. Marigold garlands in yellow, red, white and purple frame the arch and the seated figures. In front, a smaller blue-clad figure with a turban and joined palms sits on a blue-draped platform, with a gold-coloured coiled base and a garland. Brass bells, a kalasha-style vessel, a small oil lamp and offering plates sit on the ledge below. No living people are visible.2010-12-26A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red backdrop. Two large gold-faced deity murtis stand side by side: the left figure wears an orange turban and pink-and-black garment, holding a trident and a drum-like object, while the right figure wears a blue-and-purple sari with a black headdress and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, white and purple flower malas. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and a rudraksha mala is draped in white cloth with gold bangles and an orange turban, with brass lamps and offerings in front. No living people are visible.2010-02-09A photograph of a decorated altar featuring a large statue pair seated on a throne, depicted in blue draped garments with gold jewelry, rudraksha-style beads, and a trident held by the male figure. Both figures are heavily garlanded with marigolds and rose-colored flowers arranged in multicolored strands. Below them sits a smaller white statue of a seated figure in a blue turban and blue robe, also garlanded, with a gold-banded blue cloth and brass oil lamps and puja vessels placed in front. These are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible. The setting is a temple-style shrine with gold ornamental arch behind.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a temple shrine with large painted statues of a deity couple seated on a raised dais under a stone pavilion. The taller male figure wears an orange turban, a red cloth wrap, and rows of beaded necklaces, holding a trident. The female figure beside him wears a red bodice, a blue skirt and a red-and-gold crown. Below them sits a smaller white figure dressed in an orange cloth, garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers, and a clay-coloured sculpture stands on a red-and-white draped table. Dark red velvet curtains hang behind, with brass oil lamps, a brass plate and a white fan-shaped whisk on the wet floor in front. No living people are visible.2008-01-18December 30 20112011-12-30A photograph of a covered open temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a dark red curtain backdrop. Two large deity statues stand behind a central altar: the figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban and a garland, while the figure on the right wears a tall crown, a green and orange skirt and a gold-coloured ornamented headdress. The altar is draped with white cloth and layered with yellow and red marigold garlands. In the foreground a person in an orange robe kneels and tends the altar, arranging brass vessels, a kalasha, lamps and a bell. A second person in orange stands partly visible at the left edge. Abhishekam or puja offerings are laid out on the platform, and sunlight falls across the pillars.2007-12-22