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A decorated shrine with a large central Shiva lingam draped in a rudraksha mala and a garland of green, red, yellow and white flowers. Behind the lingam stands a gold kalasha-style ornament and a golden pedestal. The lingam sits on an orange cloth with an ornate gold and jewelled necklace laid across it. To the right stands a black deity murti in a pink and gold silk sari with a jewelled collar and garland; to the left stands a golden-brown figure with a garland. A folded striped cloth rests on a small brass stand at the lower left. Yellow walls and pink curtains frame the altar.

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A 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.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.Interior 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.Indoor shrine photographed from the front, with no living people visible. Behind the altar stands a gilded arch framing black stone-coloured deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers. The central seated murti wears a brown and gold robe and heavy gold necklaces, and its right hand is raised in blessing. To the right, a dark-faced standing murti wears a pink and gold sari. In the foreground, a golden shivalinga with a large rudraksha mala and a floral arch sits on an orange cloth, and a small gold stupa-like object rests on a green cushion. Brass lamps, a conch shell, a brass puja tray with kumkum, flowers and small cups, and steel plates are arranged on a patterned brown mat in front. Small statues in saffron and yellow robes flank the shrine.2024-02-08Indoor shrine display in a temple-style room with gold arch framing a central altar. Behind, a group of dark-faced deity murtis adorned with red, gold and green garlands and jewelled ornaments; a golden statue of a seated man with raised hand, gold necklace, brown and gold robe and turban sits at centre, presented as a sacred image rather than a living person. To the right stands another dark deity murti in a pink and red silk garment. In front, a black lingam with a gold kalasha-shaped top is decorated with rudraksha beads, flower garlands, a silver-gold necklace and an orange cloth, forming a Siva puja setup. A smaller gold figure with garland stands on a blue cloth at left, next to a golden peetha-like object on a green cloth. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a conch shell, a brass tray with rose petals, kumkum, vessels and a lit oil lamp on a patterned cloth. No living people are visible.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.2024-01-09Photograph 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 photograph of a decorated deity murti at a temple shrine, shown as a shivalinga-style form with a large golden crown-like cover on top. Rudraksha mala beads drape over the central figure, and a white cloth with a golden-bordered sash and ornate gold jewellery adorns the base. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers arch behind it. To the right, a smaller golden figure in orange garments and pearl necklaces stands on a pedestal, and to the lower left a small golden shrine-like object sits on a blue cloth. Background shrines and orange and red draped figures are partly visible. No people are visible.2024-09-29Inside 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.2024-01-09A temple shrine interior showing devotional statues with garlands. Behind, a gilded arch frames a deity pair in black stone with red and white garments, beside a seated golden-hued figure in orange and saffron robes with raised hand and rudraksha-style necklaces, a statue, not a live person. At right, a standing female deity in a pink sari and white flower garland. In front stands a large Shiva lingam wrapped in rudraksha beads and garlanded with yellow and red flowers, topped by a golden kalasha. Brass oil lamps, a conch shell, a bell and offering plates with flowers sit on a patterned cloth on the floor. No living people are visible.2024-05-07A 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.