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Inside a temple shrine, a black Shivalinga stands on a dark brown cloth draped over a raised platform, decorated with a silver-rimmed face, red kumkum-marked centre and a pink silk cloth around its base. Thick garlands of orange marigolds, yellow and white flowers and beaded rudraksha strands hang over it. Behind it are gold-coloured temple ornaments and a brass kalasha vessel. In front stand three statues: a small male figure in red dhoti with rudraksha malas, a figure in a purple silk skirt with pearl necklaces, and a female figure in a yellow saree with gold jewellery. The image shows a deity murti being decorated, with no physical people visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. At centre stands a dark Shivalinga draped in layers of white, orange and red flower garlands, with a brown cloth wrap bearing a painted figure and a silver-and-red trident-like ornament on top. Behind it, a golden seated deity murti holds a long staff and wears a red turban and gold jewellery, flanked by gold lion-like pillars and red curtains. On the black marble floor stand two small brass figurines, a man in red and a woman in a yellow-orange sari, and a purple cloth with a golden band. In the foreground are brass plates holding pink petals, a bowl of yellow food, a lit oil lamp, and a flower-wreathed plate with footwear-shaped offerings.2024-09-18A temple shrine photograph showing a black stone linga-style deity murti, dressed with a silver face ornament, rudraksha-style necklaces and large garlands of red-orange and white flowers. A brown and gold cloth drape with a temple motif covers its base. Two small metal statues stand on the marble floor, one in dark red with a rudraksha mala and one in a yellow saree with a gold crown, flanking a purple silk cushion with gold trim. In front, brass trays hold flower petals, a flower garland, a steel bowl of yellow food offering, a brass lamp with a lit flame, incense sticks and copper cups. Gold lion-like sculptures and a red cloth hang on the sides. No people are visible.2024-11-09A decorated temple shrine with a black Shiva linga draped in orange and white flower garlands and a silver face-band, set on a dark tiled floor beside gold-leaf pillars. A brown cloth with a printed deity image covers the base. In front stand small golden statues of a male and female deity, and a purple and gold silk cloth lies on a low stool. A brass tray holds orange and white marigold garlands, a pair of gold sandal-shaped footprints, and a steel bowl of rice with a small bowl of curry, alongside a brass oil lamp, consistent with a daily puja offering. No people are visible.A photograph of a black Shiva lingam in a temple setting, heavily decorated with white and red-orange flower garlands, a green and red fabric drape, and a gold-toned base band. Two gold-tipped vertical white lines mark the lingam, and a jeweled ornamental cloth with rudraksha-like beads lies at its base. Behind it, a golden deity murti with a blue sari with pink border is seated on a gold throne, with a gold figure of a seated attendant at the left. Maroon curtains and orange fabric frame the scene. No people are visible.2021-03-11Test PicturesA decorated altar at a temple shrine centred on a black Shiva linga with a tripundra and gold eyes, wearing dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and multiple rudraksha malas. In front sits a clear crystal linga with a pink and white garland and a red rose. Flanking the central form are a standing silver-and-gold deity figure in blue headwear and white flower garlands on the left, and a female deity figure in a purple sari with gold jewellery and flower garlands on the right. Behind are gold ornate arches with framed figures, flower garlands, and a deep purple curtain. Vases of roses and carnations sit on the sides, and a saffron-and-purple cloth lies draped over a stand. No people are visible.2025-04-01A dark stone Shivalinga at the centre of a temple shrine is dressed for worship, with its face marked by white vertical stripes and gold eyes. Garlands of white, yellow, red, orange and green flowers drape the lingam and its gold base. A gold kalasha-style ornament and a bead and gold pendant sit on the front. A green and orange striped silk cloth is draped beside it. Behind are gold and blue deity figures, a golden ornate stand, a red velvet curtain, and a small framed deity image garlanded with red flowers to the right. No people are visible.2021-03-11A photograph of a temple shrine arrangement with a large black stone lingam at centre, dressed with red, orange, yellow and magenta marigold garlands, white flower garlands, and rudraksha mala strands; a silver face and eyes adorn the lingam and a large flower sits atop it. In front stands a clear crystal or glass linga with a pink and white garland and a small offering plate of flowers. Flanking the centre are two figurines: on the left a small gilded deity figure in a white garland and green clothing, and on the right a standing female figure in a purple sari with a white and pink garland. A pink silk cloth drapes behind the lingam on a gold-toned platform, with a gold and red background.2025-11-01A photograph of a black Shiva lingam decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The lingam is adorned with garlands of white, yellow, orange and maroon flowers and a red and green velvet cloth embellished with gold and jewelled ornaments, pearls and a golden emblem. Behind it, a gilded deity murti in a blue and pink sari stands beside a golden figure with folded hands. A gold-rimmed base holds the lingam, with orange and green silk draped at its side, and a maroon curtain backs the scene. No people are visible.2021-03-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a black Shivalinga on a dark brown pedestal draped with a cloth bearing a printed deity image. The linga is adorned with marigold and yellow garlands, a white-and-red tripundra marking, a rudraksha mala, and a pot-shaped crown. Flanking the linga are two small gilded standing figures, one in red and one in pink-red sari dress. Behind stands a large gilded statue of a deity with multiple arms and a blue turban, beside a smaller figure in green and gold. A teal brocade cloth, a pink silk bundle, blue draping and hanging garlands frame the scene. No people are visible.Interior temple shrine photographed with no visible people. A black Shiva linga sits on a raised platform draped in a maroon cloth with gold border, garlanded with orange and white flower strands and rudraksha beads. Flanking it are small brass or metal statues: a standing figure in a dhoti with a garland and a female figure in an orange and yellow sari. A purple and gold skirted deity murti sits in front. Behind stands a large golden deity figure with a crown, holding a staff, adorned with white and red flower garlands. Gold lion-like carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. In the foreground on the marble ledge are brass plates and steel bowls with rice, fried offerings, orange and yellow food items, a conch shell, copper tumblers and a plate of marigold garlands with turmeric, consistent with a puja offering.Photo of a temple shrine with a black Shiva lingam dressed in a white and blue draped cloth with a gold-bordered textile, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, yellow flowers and a red flower offering. Two small metal figures stand on either side, the left in a red-and-gold garment with a white garland and the right in a red saree with a white garland. Brass and silver plates, a kalasha-style vessel, and lit oil lamps sit on the platform in front, with gold-toned carved panels framing the shrine. No people are visible.2022-02-07