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Interior of a temple shrine photographed from the front. Two large golden-hued deity statues stand behind a black stone Shiva lingam on a dark yoni pedestal, one holding a trident-like staff and wearing orange and white cloth with a garland, the other in green and gold with a yellow-and-pink garland. A smaller statue of a bearded figure in a maroon dhoti, golden shoulder cloth and yellow garland stands on the right on a gold cloth. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and small brass figurines and a brass pyramidal kalasha-like object sit on the platform. A partially visible person in dark clothing kneels at the lower right corner, while the deities are statues and count as no physical people.

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August 21 20172017-08-21August 21 20172017-08-21A photograph inside a temple shrine. Centre is a pair of deity murti: a multi-armed goddess in orange and gold on the left and a seated deity in green and gold on the right, with a black stone shivalinga on a dark stone base in front. A standing golden-stone figure in a brown dhoti and yellow garland stands to the right. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands, and scattered petals surround the shrine. In the lower right foreground, a person with long dark hair, a flower garland, and a brown-orange cloth sits with their back to the camera facing the deities.2017-08-02A temple shrine photographed from the front shows a deity murti pair seated on a red-draped dais with gold arch. The seated figures are decorated with flower garlands, gold ornaments and dressed in green, gold and blue silks. In front is a dark stone shivalinga-like pedestal garlanded with flowers, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. On the right stands a statue of a man in a saffron-brown robe and turban, with a rudraksha-style mala and a marigold garland, holding a staff. A small brass figure and a silver-and-red offering tray sit on the platform. Pillars carved in dark stone frame the scene, and a person's shoulder is visible at the lower edge.2017-08-21August 02 20172017-08-02Photograph of a temple shrine at night with a seated golden-crowned deity murti decorated with garlands and jewelled necklaces, a standing statue of a saint in a dark red robe and turban beside brass oil lamps, and a shrine with a kalasha-like lamp stand. A devotee in a red garment with a flower garland kneels or bows at the right edge, facing the shrine. Gold draperies and small colourful lights frame the scene.2017-07-08Photograph of a richly decorated shrine with gilded arch and red backdrop. Central deity murti in gold and red garments, adorned with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a jewelled necklace, stands behind a silver-coloured kalasha or sacred vessel. Two standing statues flank the shrine: on the left a figure in white dhoti and white turban with silver necklaces and yellow garlands, on the right a figure in red with red turban and garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on tall stands, and rows of brass bowls and lamps sit on the floor in front, with a small seated deity and lion-shaped motifs in the foreground. Statues only; no living people visible.2017-05-25May 26 20172017-05-26Photo of a temple shrine with gilded deity murtis draped in garlands. Two larger figures, a male and female deity, sit on a gold throne with a kalasha-like finial and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a smaller ornate idol in a saffron-orange sari with a pink garland. A standing gold figure in a maroon garment and red turban is at the centre-back. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone plinth beside a woman in an orange sari with floral garlands, kneeling with folded hands in worship. Bright string lights and red curtains frame the scene.2017-07-08Golden statues of a deity form and consort stand in a temple shrine, with a Shiva lingam on a black peetha base in front. The central figure holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument, wears a red-and-gold garment and heavy gold and white floral garlands, while the consort in green and gold sits beside him. Two smaller golden devotee figures in orange and red attire with yellow and red garlands flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. A red curtain and ornate gold arch frame the scene. A small figure of a devotee with a shaved head is seen from behind in the foreground, facing the shrine.2017-08-02August 22 20172017-08-22A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne, garlanded with flower garlands in red, white, yellow and green, with a shivalinga on a black pedestal in front. The deity figures wear gold crowns, jewelled necklaces, a green and gold dhoti and a teal and orange sari-like drape, one hand raised holding a trident. Flanking statues stand on either side, one in green dhoti with gold crown and garland, the other in red-brown robe and turban with garland. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and a red curtain frames the shrine arch. In the lower right, the back of a person's head is visible as they face the shrine. Small offerings of flowers lie on the altar base.2017-08-22