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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing divine couple, one with a trident, both adorned with multicolored garland arches in red, yellow, purple and white. In front, a small red-clad figure stands at the base of an arched flower garland, with brass oil lamps on each side and offering plates with flowers at the base. A devotee in an orange-brown dhoti and garment bends forward at the lower right to offer worship at the shrine. Carved grey stone pillars and banana leaves frame the scene.

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A temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised dais, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green, and a floral arch of white and red flowers framing a small figure in the centre. Brass lamps stand on either side, and metal offering plates with flowers sit on the stone platform. A devotee in an orange sari with long dark hair bends forward in the lower right, apparently offering prayers. Carved grey stone pillars and banana leaves frame the shrine.A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a dense arch of garlands in purple, red, yellow, green and white flowers. Two deity murtis sit within the garlanded shrine, one with a trident and a crown and the other with a golden crown, flanked by draped pink and maroon cloth. In the foreground, a devotee in an orange-brown garment bends forward at the lower right corner, offering prayers at the shrine. Brass lamp stands and plates of flowers and fruit sit on the stone platform, with banana leaves framing the right side and carved grey stone pillars on either side.2013-01-01A devotee in an orange sari with a red blouse bows with folded hands before a shrine decorated with garlands in green, yellow, red, purple and white. Two gilded deity figures stand behind the central Shiva lingam-like form, which is also wrapped in red and white flower chains and garlands. Brass lamps, brass plates of flowers and offerings sit on the grey stone platform, and banana leaves frame the scene at right. The setting appears to be a temple shrine with carved grey pillars.2013-01-01Interior shrine photo: a deity murti pair, a male figure seated on a throne-like ornate seat with a crown and gold ornaments, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red and purple, set in a carved stone niche with a banana leaf at right. In the foreground a red cushioned throne with gold border, and a man in orange-brown clothing bends forward with a white flower garland over his shoulders, offering worship. A small blue-robed statue or figure with a blue turban sits in front of the deities, with brass lamps on either side.January 1st 2013November 26 20142014-11-26January 01 20132013-01-01January 1st 2013December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a shrine at a Hindu temple with a bowed devotee in orange robes and a rudraksha mala at the lower right. Two deity murtis stand in an arched shrine decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, one in red and gold attire with a crown and the other in pink and gold with a crown. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a silver-and-gold peetha with a shivalinga-like form sits in front. Fresh flower arrangements line the stone ledge and pillars, with a red curtain and iron gate behind. The bowing figure is shown from behind and the side, with the orange robe prominent. a person appears in the foreground with a visible orange clothing and mala cues but the view is partial and his identity cannot be confirmed from this frame.2010-10-17A decorated shrine holds a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure, both adorned with colourful garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white, and gold ornaments. A shaved-headed priest in a bare-chested state with a purple and orange cloth stands at the right, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps, offering plates and flower arrangements sit before the deities, with orange drapes behind and carved stone pillars framing the scene.2011-12-03A photograph of a shrine with two deity murtis seated on a raised golden peetha, decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and green and vibrant floral arrangements. A figure in an orange-saffron robe and wrap, with long hair, bows forward with hands together before the shrine on a stone platform, with a patterned mat at their feet. Brass lamps and a pink curtain frame the scene, with an open-sided pavilion setting. The bowing figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) in a devotional pose, with long hair and saffron clothing as the qualifying cues.2010-10-17