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A photograph of a temple sanctum with a large deity murti group framed by a golden arch and a magenta cloth backdrop. Two figures seated on a raised pedestal are adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands, one holding a trident and the other with a crown, with a golden kalasha between them. A central shivalinga-like form is draped in orange cloth and marigold garlands and sits in front of the main group. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a smaller shrine and seated figure appear on the right, and carved grey stone pillars frame the scene. The statues are sculptures, not living people.

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A temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red drapery holds a central deity murti with four arms, one hand raised holding a trident, and a crown of tiered gold. Beside it stands a consort figure in a silver necklace and pink-and-gold sari, and to the left a seated figure in golden robes and a turban. The central figure wears a pink-and-gold lower garment, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and a white base with a gold-bordered cloth. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues, with brass oil lamps on stands and a small brass kalasha bowl in front. Stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2016-06-15June 08 20132013-06-08January 25 20132013-01-25A golden temple shrine niche holds large deity murti figures of a goddess and a god seated on a pink-draped throne, both with gold crowns, red and pink garments, and layered gold necklaces. The figures are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a small white seated statue in pink robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits in front. A standing figure in red clothing stands at the right side of the shrine, with brass oil lamps flanking the niche and an ornate gold arch framing the central deities against golden draped fabric.2012-02-11April 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesJune 15 20162016-06-15December 31 20112011-12-31A 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.2013-03-13May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity figures seated side by side on a pink-draped platform in front of a green and gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha necklaces and orange-yellow dhoti; the figure on the right wears a crown-like headdress and ornate gold-trimmed yellow and orange cloth. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and ritual items sit on the platform, and a smaller shrine with a standing figure in red and gold stands to the right. Grey carved stone pillars frame the altar. A partially visible shaved-headed person in orange stands at the left edge. No printed name appears on the scene itself.2013-05-25A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted statues of deities dressed in orange, red and purple garments, one holding a staff, both adorned with garlands of white and orange flowers and gold ornaments, set beneath a gilded arch with green drapery. In front stands a smaller orange-robed figure holding a mala, and a lamp and brass vessels sit on the altar. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine. The statues are deity murtis, not living people, and no living person is clearly visible.2011-09-28Photograph of a shrine with a seated pair of deity murti dressed in orange and red silks, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The central figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and the figure on the right holds a lotus; both have tall crowns and ornate jewellery. In front sits a large kalasha-like object with a shivalinga-shaped base adorned with garlands, a jeweled breastplate, and brass oil lamps and bowls on the floor. A smaller red-clad figure sits in a blue niche to the right, and gilded arches frame the scene. No people are visible.2013-01-12