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Photo of a temple shrine interior with a polished dark floor and golden-yellow walls. Several black stone deity murtis are dressed in silk garments and multicolour flower garlands. At the centre, a large golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a rudraksha mala draped around it sits on a white cloth with pink and green borders, surrounded by brass lamps and a small brass pot on a blue cloth. On the left a tall figure in a red-and-green brocade dhoti and crown stands beside a gilded arch; on the right a murti in an orange and yellow sari with a crown and pearl necklaces stands above a small offering tray. No living people are visible.

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A temple shrine interior with a central Shiva lingam draped in a white cloth, decorated with a golden face mask, a rudraksha mala, and a band of green stones, garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strings. Behind it, a gold-framed niche holds a painted murti of a seated figure in orange and gold with a crown, flanked by a dark deity figure in a pink and orange sari and a standing female figure in red and gold with a crown. Life-size dark statues stand on either side: at left a male deity in a red and gold garment with a golden crown and garland, at right a female deity in a yellow and gold sari with a garland. Brass oil lamps, a small brass vessel, a golden kalasha and offerings sit on the floor and a side table. Red and gold curtains hang in the background. No living people are visible.2024-01-09Interior of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a central deity murti pair in the back, garlanded in red, yellow and white flowers. In the foreground a large dark stone Shivalinga is adorned with a rudraksha mala, a brass or gold cover and a garland, set on an orange and cream cloth. Standing black stone murtis flank the shrine on both sides: the left figure wears a golden crown, rich gold-and-red garments and a flower garland; the right figure wears a pink and gold sari-style dress and a crown. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, brass vessels and a small seated figure in yellow stand on the marble floor. No living people are visible.2024-07-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame. Centrally, a large Shiva linga draped in a rudraksha mala with a gold kalasha-style top is dressed in a white cloth with an orange-and-brown border, garlanded with yellow, red, green and white flower strands and decorated with flowers. Behind it, a golden-complexioned figure in red and white ornate clothing and a crown stands with a hand raised in blessing, flanked by two dark-complexioned deity murti in red, orange and yellow garments with crowns and garlands. To the right, a dark-complexioned deity murti in a pink sari with a gold crown and white flower garland stands on a green base. Brass oil lamps and offering plates sit on the right side, and a small brass vessel with a blue cloth and orange flower sits at lower left. No living people are visible.Inside a temple shrine with gold-framed arch and gold walls, deity murti are decorated with garlands of white, red and green flowers. Centre front, a large golden kalasha-shaped vessel wrapped in rudraksha beads and a garland sits on a white cloth, marked with a horizontal tilak or lingam-form emblem, as in an abhishekam setting. Behind it, a seated figure in a purple and gold robe and crown is a statue or murti, not a living person. Upper back, two dark-faced deity murti in orange and gold, one with a crown and crescent, sit on a raised platform. On the right, a standing deity murti in yellow and orange silk with a tall crown and garland holds a position beside an offering tray with brass lamps. No physical people are visible.2024-01-09Photograph of a temple shrine interior with golden and dark statues dressed in garlands of orange, yellow, white and green flowers. Central seated figure in maroon robes and gold jewellery sits on a pedestal beneath a golden arch; a female deity in pink and gold sari stands to the right. A large golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a rudraksha bead garland and a white cloth with striped border sits in front. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a small shrinestone, a bell and brass puja vessels with flowers and kumkum rest on a white-covered table, with a lit oil lamp in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2024-10-24A temple shrine interior with a golden-framed altar. Central is a golden-bodied figure wearing an orange-and-saffron shawl, a red turban, and a long rudraksha-style garland, seated on a dark stone plinth; the figure appears to be a statue of a guru, not a living person. Above and behind are dark-faced deity murtis with a crescent-moon crown and a trident, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower garlands. To the right stands a dark-faced female deity murti in a pink sari with a white and red flower garland. In front, a Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads and a white cloth with a silver-and-gold ornament stands on a stone plinth, garlanded with red, white and yellow flowers. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a bell, brass vessels and a plate of flowers rest on a brown patterned cloth in the foreground, with a small golden meru-shaped object on a blue cushion.2024-06-28A temple shrine interior with a golden arched frame holding a grouped set of deity statues: a seated figure with a crown and trident, beside a female figure in a magenta and gold sari and jewelry, all garlanded with red, white, yellow and green flower strands. In front stands a large black linga-form image wrapped in a white and yellow cloth, crowned with a golden kalasha-style top and draped in rudraksha beads and gold ornaments. To the right stands a green-sari statue, and a golden figure in a small shrine stands at left. Brass lamps, a bell, and puja vessels with flowers, kumkum and a lit oil lamp sit on an orange patterned cloth in the foreground. No living people are visible.2024-06-12Photograph of a temple shrine room with a gilded arched niche holding a golden Shiva-Parvati murti adorned with garlands of marigold and white flowers. In front, a golden pillar-shaped figure and a large dark lingam dressed with a white and gold cloth, rudraksha beads and floral garlands sit on a dark stone platform. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a bell, brass vessels and a tray of rose petals and offerings lie on a patterned cloth in the foreground. A standing female statue in a green and yellow sari stands to the right beside a red curtain. No living people are visible.2024-11-25A temple shrine photograph showing a gilded arch framing a deity murti group: a black-faced Shiva form with trident and a consort figure behind, and a seated golden figure in maroon robes with rudraksha malas and ornate necklaces, right hand raised in blessing. A tall rudraksha-draped kalasha or shivalingam-style vessel with gold top sits on a white and orange cloth in front, garlanded with marigold and multicolored flower strands. To the right stands a dark-faced female deity in a pink and gold sari with jewelry. A brass table holds puja items: a conch shell, brass lamps, bells, a lit oil lamp, betel leaves and rose petals. No physical people are visible.2024-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden-faced Shiva lingam draped in rudraksha mala strands, a gold kalasha-shaped vessel on top, and a gold and jewelled cloth covering the base. Red, white and yellow floral garlands wrap around the lingam. Behind it stand two dark-faced deity murtis with gold crowns and jewelled ornaments, one with a crescent-moon crown, framed by a golden arch. A small deity image sits to the left, a brass vessel and folded cloths lie at the lower left, and flowers are placed at the base. No people are visible.A temple shrine photographed indoors with a central gold-toned figure seated on a white and gold cloth draped over a black pedestal. The figure wears a tall crown, rudraksha beads and red garlands, and its hand is raised in blessing. Behind it stands a tiered backdrop with a pair of deity murtis dressed in purple and pink, adorned with garlands. On the right, a dark deity murti wears a crown and a teal sari with red and yellow garlands, while another dark statue in green garments stands further right. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. In the lower left, a hand holds a brass plate of lamp fire near small figures. A small brass shrinepiece and a kalasha-like object sit on the lower left and right platforms, and bronze bowls rest in the foreground.Interior shrine photograph of a temple altar with gilded arch behind. Central seated golden statue in maroon and gold robes with rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces, one hand raised in blessing, is a statue, not a physical person. Flanking deity statues include a dark-faced figure with trident and orange-topped crown and a pink-saried goddess garlanded with multicolour flowers. Before the altar a large golden kalasha with rudraksha beads and a white-and-orange cloth sits on a white draped table. Brass oil lamps, a conch shell, bells, rose petals, a small metal tray with cups and incense smoke are arranged on a white-covered table in front, indicating a puja setup. No physical people are visible.2024-10-21