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A shrine corner with three sacred images. On the left a black Ganesha murti with a pink flower garland and orange cloth. In the centre a golden seated statue of a man with a turban, pink flower garland, red bead necklace, hands raised in a greeting gesture, placed on a red pedestal. On the right a black Shiva lingam draped in a red and gold brocade cloth, wearing a pink and white flower garland, with a silver trident beside it and a decorated kalasha pot. Two brass oil lamps burn in front, and gold-framed arches and maroon drapery form the backdrop.

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A small shrine corner photographed indoors against a yellow-ochre wall with a wall switchboard above. On the left a black stone Ganesha murti sits on a red cloth, garlanded with yellow marigolds and wearing a red cloth. On the right a black Shiva lingam stands on a magenta cloth, wrapped in yellow marigold and red rose garlands with a gold-coloured band and a rudraksha-style bead arrangement. In the foreground a golden seated statue of a figure with hands pressed together in anjali, wearing a turban, is draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands with red roses. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the bottom left. No people are visible; the scene shows puja decoration of the murtis.2024-03-10Photo of a shrine niche decorated with ornate silver-toned arch framing and maroon drapes. In front sits a golden seated figure, a statue of a guru with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a red and teal silk garment, a red turban with a jewelled brooch, layered white pearl-style necklaces, and a pink flower garland. Behind it stands a black Shiva linga wearing a white and red cloth band, a pink flower garland and a red rose, with a tall trident leaning at the right beside a brass kalasha with decorative beading. Red roses and white flowers are laid at the base, and two brass oil lamps burn with flames at either side. This is a statue and shrine setting with no physical people.2024-11-26A shrine photographed indoors with a golden seated statue of a figure in an orange-and-gold turban, draped in pink flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing with legs crossed. Behind it stands a dark Shiva lingam with a horizontal white-and-red tilak marking and pink flower garland, set against ornate gold arches and maroon drapes. A brass kalasha with a coconut sits to the right, and a dark stone deity murti with a bull figure stands at the far right. In front, brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a conch shell, a plate of petals and a lit ghee lamp are arranged on a white tray, with incense and red cloth offerings nearby. Puja items appear arranged for worship; no people are visible.2024-09-18A golden seated statue of a figure in a meditative pose with one hand raised in blessing, adorned with a yellow and white flower garland, red roses at the lap, a red-and-gold turban-like headband and a gold necklace, sits before a dark black stone lingam with a silver tripundra marking and a yellow flower garland. Behind it are orange and red draped cloths, a gilded arch frame, and a decorated kalasha pot holding a ceremonial drum and a staff. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the base, and white flowers are scattered on the red platform. Dark statues stand at the right edge. No living people are visible.2025-03-01Interior shrine photo: a golden seated statue of a guru figure with a gold turban, red rose, white flower garland, red and gold necklaces, and a raised right hand in blessing, placed before a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a pink flower garland and set on a red-gold silk cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the statue, pink and red rose petals are scattered at its base, and a brass vessel with a decorated pot stands at right beside a ritual spoon. Ornate gilt arch frames the shrine against a dark red curtain and gold wall. No living people are visible.2024-09-17A golden statue of a seated guru figure, dressed in a golden-yellow robe with a red-and-gold turban, is the central focus of a shrine. The statue has its right palm raised in blessing, wears a red gemstone pendant, and is draped with pink and yellow flower garlands. Behind it, a dark stone Shiva lingam with a tripundra marking and garlands stands in a gilded arched niche with maroon cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the platform, and a brass tray holds bananas, fruit, and flowers, with a brass bell, conch shell, and a lit ghee lamp on a white cloth in front. A trident and a kalasha-like pot sit to the right. Devotional puja offerings are arranged for a ritual.2024-10-09A photograph of a temple shrine with three dark stone deity murtis in brass-framed arched niches against a yellow wall, each garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands. The left murti is an elephant-headed deity with a red and white tilak; the centre is a black lingam with a red-and-white bindi, silver face ornament and a pink and red flower garland on a blue cloth; the right murti is a figure with an orange and white dhoti-style cloth and a tall crown-like headdress. In the foreground a small orange-clad figure with hands joined in anjali, wearing a pink flower garland, stands before a brass kalasha and a ceremonial pot. Marigold and rose petals lie on the ledge, and a metal drum or instrument is at the right edge. No living person is clearly visible.Interior shrine photographed indoors. A golden statue of a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, with a pink flower on the turban and a draped orange-gold garment, sits in front with palms raised in blessing; this is a statue, not a physical person. Behind it stands a dark stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base, with a gold-painted band and a pink flower on top, draped by a maroon cloth over an ornate gold arch. To the left, a dark stone Ganesha figure is lit by a hand holding a lit oil lamp or match. Gold-painted walls, red platform and scattered pink flowers complete the scene. No people are physically present besides the hand.2025-05-01Interior shrine photograph showing several dark stone deity murtis garlanded with pink and orange flower garlands and marigold strands. On the left, a figure with a white cloth draped over it stands in an arched niche with maroon backdrop. The centre niche holds a Shiva lingam with a horizontal tripundra marking, wrapped in a green cloth and red flowers, beside a brass pot with a mango-leaf spray. The right niche holds a standing deity murti with a pearl necklace and multicolour garment. A golden seated figure with folded hands in front wears a pink garland, with marigold petals and two small oil lamps on the floor. Gold-painted walls and arched gilt frames surround the shrine; a figure in orange robes appears at the far right edge.2024-12-06Photograph of a temple shrine with no living people. Centre: a gold-coloured seated murti of a figure with a saffron-coloured turban, hands in anjali, wearing a red and white beaded necklace and a red forehead mark, garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Behind it a black stone Shivalinga with white tripundra lines, red and white flowers, and a silver trident stands on a red cloth. At left a black Ganesha murti in yellow marigold garlands. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit on white paper on a red platform. In front, a white table holds brass plates with a lit ghee lamp, flowers, a conch shell, a brass kalasha, a small brass cup, and a bowl of fruit including bananas and apples. Red and gold silk cloths lie on the table.2024-09-21Interior shrine photo of a temple wall with gold-painted plaster and several arched niches framed in ornate gilt. A black stone Ganesha on the left wears a pink flower garland and a yellow-orange cloth. The centre niche holds a small deity murti draped in green silk with a pink garland. A golden seated figure with folded hands in a red and orange garment and pink garland sits on a red pedestal, flanked by two brass oil lamps. A black deity murti on the right wears a pink garland and gold ornaments. Far right, a dark deity murti in a green sari with white flower garlands. Scattered rose petals lie on the red floor, and a brass plate holds petals at the lower right.2024-11-20A golden statue of a seated guru figure in a temple shrine, adorned with a pink flower garland and a yellow-and-red flower decoration on its head. Behind it stands a black Shiva lingam draped with a large garland of yellow and red flowers and white jasmine, with a silver framed arch above. Orange and green cloth drapes the lingam and backdrop. Two brass oil lamps burn at the lower corners of the shrine, with red flowers scattered on the platform. A silver trident stands at the right. No living people are visible.2024-02-11