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A photograph of a shrine in a temple. In the foreground a brown stepped Shiva lingam sits on a pedestal, draped with a white flower garland and a blue cloth runner, with scattered white and pale petals on the shiny metal floor. Behind it stands an ornate gold-plated backdrop with repoussé floral and figurative relief work, and a central niche holding a deity murti framed by a decorated arch. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a shiva lingam on a metal base, placed before an ornate gilded backdrop with repoussé floral and figural carvings. The lingam is draped with a teal cloth and scattered with yellow, white and orange rose petals on a polished steel surface. A small silver ornament hangs at the left edge. No people are visible; the scene shows a temple altar setting.2024-01-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti covered in a royal blue cloth and draped with a red and white jewelled necklace with a pendant. Petals are scattered across the metal altar table in front. The ornate golden repoussé backdrop is decorated with floral and foliate motifs, a central arched niche holds a small figure group, and a trident hangs on the left. Red-and-gold bordered blue curtains frame the scene. A silver bowl sits at the lower left edge. No people are visible.2024-09-20A photo of a shrine at a Hindu temple. In the foreground, a small copper-toned shivalinga-style object stands on a polished metal tray, draped with a teal cloth and decorated with a small garland and a red mark. Scattered flowers in yellow, magenta and pink surround its base. Behind it, a large gilded repoussé backdrop with embossed floral and figural panels frames a smaller ornate arched niche. No people are visible.2024-10-20A photograph of a small shrine murti before an ornate gilded backdrop of repoussé metalwork with floral and foliate scrollwork. The central figure sits on a small gilded peetha wrapped in a magenta cloth and blue ribbons, with a beaded necklace and a red-jewelled ornament at its chest. Pink and white flowers lie in front on a polished metal platform, with a ceremonial staff standing at the left. No people are visible; the shrine is set in a dark display cabinet.2024-10-20A photograph of an empty ornate shrine. Behind a central Shiva lingam-like object sits a heavily embossed gold-toned metal backdrop with repeated floral and scroll motifs, a small central arched panel showing a seated deity murti, and a gilded throne-like structure. In front, a lingam-shaped form is draped with two long orange-red cloths, adorned with a red-and-white garland, and surrounded by scattered pink and yellow flower petals and a yellow flower on a polished brass floor. No people are visible.2024-10-20Photograph of an empty ornate golden shrine with a richly embossed gilded backdrop of floral and deity relief panels. In the centre sits a golden peetha pedestal with a small deity image or alcove and a red and white floral garland draped over it. A deep blue cloth lies on the polished metal platform in front, with white flower petals and a small green item beside it. Blue and maroon bordered cloth hangs on both sides of the frame. No people are visible.2024-03-09A photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. A gilded, repoussé metal backdrop covers the wall, with a small ornate gold deity murti or altar figure at centre, seated before a golden sun-and-floral-patterned panel. In front, a magenta silk cloth is draped over a metal stand, with a jewelled necklace hanging on it. Pink roses and petals lie on a polished steel altar table, beside a small silver bowl holding water. Blue and maroon silk borders with gold zari edging frame the shrine on both sides, and white flower garlands hang at the right edge.2024-04-09Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold-toned repoussé backdrop carved with floral and scroll patterns and a central arched niche containing a small deity murti. In front sits a bronze or brass shrine object draped with a magenta silk cloth and a yellow-and-orange border, with a gold necklace laid across it. Scattered pink and red rose petals lie on the polished stainless steel floor, and a small glass bowl stands at the left edge. No people are visible; the scene is an unoccupied sanctum prepared for worship.2024-11-13A photograph of a shrine with an ornate gold-repoussé backdrop of carved floral and architectural panels. In front sits a small stepped shivalinga-style pedestal draped with a blue silk cloth, adorned with a gold necklace and garlanded with a yellow gerbera flower and scattered red rose petals on a polished steel platform. No people are visible.2024-11-22A photograph of a shrine interior with a brass-toned Shivalinga on a round stone base, draped with a blue cloth from top to bottom and decorated with a white flower garland and a blue gemstone ornament on its front. Red rose petals and a red rose lie on the polished metal floor in front of it. Behind it, an ornate gold-and-brass repoussé backdrop with floral and figural carving frames the image, flanked by red silk hangings with green and gold borders. A small silver-tipped staff stands at the left. No people are visible.2025-11-07A temple shrine photographed with no people present. A golden repoussé backdrop with a central gold-framed deity murti sits behind a brown stone platform holding a golden crown-like ornament and a gold-embroidered blue-and-gold band. Strands of white flowers hang across the scene, and red and green silk drapes with gold zari borders frame the shrine. Scattered yellow, white and pink rose petals cover a metal table in front, with a small lamp-like object and a trident-shaped stand at left.2025-12-07A shrine with a dark stone Shiva lingam on a steel altar, draped in a gold-bordered yellow cloth and decorated with white flowers and a gold-and-red ornament. Scattered orange-red rose petals lie on the altar. Behind it stands an ornate gold-embossed metal backdrop with a small figurine niche and a brass trishul leaning at the left. Blue silk panels with maroon and gold borders frame the shrine on both sides. No people are visible.2024-10-01