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A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-framed arch and orange drapery. Two large deity murtis stand behind a central peetha, one with a crown and multiple arms holding a trident and drum-like object, the other adorned with gold necklaces and flower garlands. A seated priest in orange-red dhoti with a saffron shawl and sandalwood markings on his arms sits at lower left, performing puja with hands together near brass vessels, bells and lamps. A small standing figure in a green garment is at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of orange and white flowers drape the central figure. Brass lamps and pots sit on the floor in front.

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A temple shrine with a kneeling priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, a sacred thread and tilak on his forehead, performing puja before a stone lingam on a silver-and-gold base. Behind it, a golden arched niche with a red and orange drape holds a deity murti of a seated male and female pair with crowns and jewelled garlands, adorned with marigold and orange flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and small brass bowls sit on the platform; a golden-framed shrine with a small standing figure appears at right. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene.2013-03-13A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform under a gold arch with a green backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and drum, the female figure wears an orange-red sari and gold crown, both adorned with garlands and ornaments. In front, a seated priest in an orange-red robe with a white forehead mark and bare upper arm sits before a sacred linga, with a multicoloured flower garland, kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps arranged around it. To the right stands a small figure in orange robes near a lit oil lamp. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. One physical priest is visible.2013-03-15April 09 20132013-04-09Photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a large deity murti group on a raised platform. Two standing figures with red turbans and gold ornaments stand atop a seated figure with a golden face and a red-and-white garland, framed by a golden arch and green drape. A seated priest in saffron-orange cloth with bare shoulder and sacred markings sits at the left, hands together. A standing figure in orange robes stands in a side niche at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of red flowers adorn the murtis, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform.2013-03-17A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing divine couple, one figure with a red and gold crown and multiple arms, the other with a gold crown and floral garland, dressed in blue and red cloth. A red and orange floral garland drapes a Shiva lingam in the foreground with a gold-trimmed base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and brass vessels with offerings rest on the platform. A young priest in orange robes with a shaved head and white forehead markings sits at left, seated in a reverent position with hands together. A small green-clad standing figure in an ornate gold niche sits at right. Gold arches frame the scene and green drapery hangs behind the deities.2013-06-25A photograph inside a temple shrine with stone pillars and an ornate gold-framed arch. Two large seated deity murtis dominate the centre, one in a red crown and tall garlands, the other with a dark crown and ornate necklaces, both draped in white and green garments and marigold garlands. A trident is raised behind them. A smaller saffron-draped figure stands in a niche on the right, and brass oil lamps flank the altar. In the foreground a bald priest in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged facing the altar with a brass kalasha and offerings before him. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in this image, so the figure is described as a priest.2013-04-08A photograph inside a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a gilded arch. Two large deity murti stand behind a seated white-clad figure: one has a crown, red headwear and a trident-like weapon, the other is a dark-complexioned figure with matted hair and a crescent ornament. A garland of marigolds hangs over the central seated figure, who wears white and gold dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes sits cross-legged at a small offering table with brass vessels and lamps. At right, a smaller shrine niche holds a standing figure in saffron robes with a garland, hands folded, beside a brass lamp stand.2013-04-07April 09 20132013-04-09April 13 20132013-04-13May 09 20132013-05-09 +2 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti pair seated on a golden-edged throne against an orange drape. The central figure wears a red and gold crown and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, holding a trident-like object, while the consort beside them wears a gold crown, floral garlands and a yellow sari. A seated shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and white shirt performs puja, arranging brass vessels, plates and a kalasha on the stone platform. A small standing figure in a green-bordered orange sari stands to the right beside a golden niche with an oil lamp.2013-03-14March 20 20132013-03-20