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A temple shrine decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers frames a group of gilded deity murtis. In the centre, a tall conical linga-like form stands on a base surrounded by floral wreaths. Behind it, two gold-faced standing figures wear crowns and jewelled necklaces, one holding a trident-like staff, and to the right a third figure in tiger-striped garment holds a staff. A person in a rust-red sari and blouse, seen from behind with a red-and-gold turban-like head covering, holds up a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. Brass lamp stands flank the scene, and a gold-covered ritual vessel sits at the base. This is a photograph of deity murtis and a worshipper performing arati; no living people beyond the one worshipper are visible.

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A temple sanctum adorned with yellow and red-white garlands during a puja. In the centre stands a large black linga-shaped object decorated with green leaves and a garland, before a golden throne-like seat holding two gilded deity murtis wearing crowns and jewellery. A priest in a dark red-maroon dhoti and head wrap stands at left extending his hands toward the altar, while a second priest in white and a bald-shaved head is partly visible at far left. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and a gilded deity murti with a trident-like staff stands at the right edge, also garlanded.2015-07-31December 05 20142014-12-05A temple shrine decorated with yellow and red-white marigold garlands shows gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati on an ornate altar. In the foreground, a priest in a deep maroon dhoti and matching shawl with a red turban stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit lamp toward the deities. A kalasha stands before the altar. Brass oil lamps flank the sides. Beside the shrine, a statue of a sage in a tiger-skin garment holds a staff. No living person is visible beyond the priest, and no a person candidate is clearly present.2015-07-31Photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with yellow and red-white garlands. Central metal deity murti figures with crowns and jewelled necklaces stand behind a linga-like form draped in green and white garlands. On the left a person in a dark robe and maroon turban stands with arm extended, offering or lighting something near a brass oil lamp. Tall brass lamps stand on both sides, and a golden kalasha-like object sits on a platform in the foreground. A figure on the right wears a tiger-striped cloth and holds a staff, with a bead necklace.2015-07-31December 14 20162016-12-14December 05 20142014-12-05July 31 20152015-07-31December 05 20142014-12-05February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05