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A photograph of a temple shrine with large gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arch, draped in saffron and orange cloth with white and gold garlands. Strings of marigolds hang down the front. Between them sits a small seated figure in saffron robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha mala, placed on a blue-and-gold cushioned seat. To the right, a separate standing figure in red robes with a red cap and gold necklace stands in a blue niche. A small brass lamp and offerings sit at the base, and the stone pillars are carved.

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September 09 20112011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09A temple sanctum photograph showing a large ornate deity murti seated on a pink silk-draped throne beneath a golden arched canopy. The seated figure wears an orange and gold crown, gold armlets, layered white and gold garlands and a red-and-orange garment, holding a golden staff in one hand. A companion figure beside it wears a dark hair bun, pearl necklaces and an orange garment. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the throne and a small seated figure in red and orange is placed at the front. On the right stands a small statue in a blue-curtained niche wearing a red robe, a red turban and a rudraksha mala. Red velvet backdrop, carved grey stone pillars and gold carvings frame the scene.2011-09-09January 28 20132013-01-28Photograph of a shrine with a seated pair of deity murti dressed in orange and red silks, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The central figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and the figure on the right holds a lotus; both have tall crowns and ornate jewellery. In front sits a large kalasha-like object with a shivalinga-shaped base adorned with garlands, a jeweled breastplate, and brass oil lamps and bowls on the floor. A smaller red-clad figure sits in a blue niche to the right, and gilded arches frame the scene. No people are visible.2013-01-12A temple shrine photograph showing a large pair of gilded and painted deity murti seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, both wearing pink and red garments, gold crowns, red-and-gold necklaces and long garlands of yellow and pink flowers. A smaller white figure in pink clothing sits in front at the base, with a small shivalinga-like form draped with flowers at the centre. A smaller standing figure in red and pink stands in an arched niche on the right against a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and small oil lamps sit on the steps in front, beside a bowl of flowers. Gold-leaf backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the shrine, and a hand is visible at the lower right edge.2012-02-11January 23 20132013-01-23A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a golden arched backdrop and a gold-embroidered curtain. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised pink and maroon platform: a male figure wearing an orange dhoti-like garment, a red crown, a rudraksha-style necklace and a white garland, holding a trident-like weapon, and a female figure in an orange blouse and gold jewellery with a red-and-white garland. Between them stands a Shiva linga draped in flower garlands of marigold and red blossoms, with brass oil lamps and offerings in the foreground. A smaller murti stands in a side niche on the right, adorned with a red garland, and brass lamps flank the altar. No physical people are visible.2011-10-13A temple shrine with large painted statues of a deity couple seated on a golden throne-like pedestal. The male figure on the left holds a trident and wears a tall orange crown with red and gold garments; the female figure on the right wears a tall crown with a red plume and pink skirt. Both are adorned with white and red garlands and jewelry. In front, a golden kalasha or shivalinga-like object is wrapped in white and red flower garlands. A blue-robed statue sits on a pedestal at lower center, and two more blue-robed figures stand in niches at left and right, one holding garlands. Oil lamps rest on the base, and a pink silk backdrop frames the shrine, with ornate gold arches and grey stone pillars around it.2011-09-01October 06 20112011-10-06A photograph of a shrine niche with a gilded arch framing a pair of deity murtis seated together, one with a crown and trident-like emblem and the other with a crown and a pink-orange sari, both garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. Pink and magenta cloth backs the shrine, and a smaller standing figure in orange-red dress stands in a turquoise-curtained niche to the right. Brass oil lamps flank the central deities, and a small kumkum offering dish sits in front. No people are visible.2013-01-13A shrine within a stone temple structure showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed altar, decorated with marigold garlands and red and pink drapery. The central figures wear white and blue garments with gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar base, with a small seated figure in pink in front and a standing female statue in blue and yellow in a niche on the right. Carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are present.2012-10-22