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Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and dark blue backdrop housing a large deity murti of a standing four-armed Shiva form adorned with white beaded necklaces and a red head-cloth, alongside a companion figure in orange and green. Both are draped in marigold and multicolored garlands. A figure in orange robes with a white fly-whisk (chamara) stands at the left, and brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels sit on the platform in front of the murti, with a blue curtain at right and grey carved stone pillars around.

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A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and dark blue backdrop holds two large painted deity murtis adorned with multicolour garlands, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red and white headwear. Below them sits a smaller seated figure in white and red with a yellow and green garland, flanked by brass oil lamps and offering bowls. A young attendant in an orange robe stands at left waving a white fan toward the shrine. Carved grey stone pillars frame the scene, with greenery visible at right.2008-10-27A temple shrine scene with a golden arched frame enclosing two large deity murtis: a crowned figure with a red headband and multi-strand jewellery holding a trident-like staff, beside a consort in orange and gold garments. Both are garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower malas. In front, a priest in orange robes stands at left raising a ritual item, while a figure in white and orange sits on a white-draped platform before brass lamps, plates and kalasha-like offerings. Stone pillars, a blue curtain and foliage frame the open pavilion.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands, wearing a crown, holding a sword and other implements, with a smaller figure and a seated figure below. Green curtains frame the shrine, with ornate gold arch and grey stone pillars carved with figures. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and offerings sit on the platform. A person with long dark hair wearing an orange cloth stands at the lower right, facing the shrine in worship. The person's face is not visible and no identity is established.2012-04-28July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a decorated shrine under a stone canopy with a gilded arch. Two large painted deity figures sit at the back: a male figure in an orange and green turban with a trident, and a female figure in red and gold jewellery. In front, a raised white-draped seat holds a veiled orange-cloth covered form garlanded with yellow, red and green flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a brass kalasha, a flower bowl of yellow blossoms and a small white figure in red clothing before the altar. No living people are visible.2008-10-03September 30 20082008-09-30October 27 20082008-10-27A temple sanctum shrine with a grey stone frame and gilded arch. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised seat before a green cloth backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, orange garment and red and white garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, orange shawl and white and gold necklaces, with a red-yellow garland draped over the shoulder. Beneath them stands a shivalinga-like object with garlands and offerings of brass vessels and a plate. A smaller shrine on the right holds a clad figure garlanded in red and white, and the shrine floor is strewn with flowers. The image is a photograph of a shrine rather than a living person; no physical people are visible.2013-10-10A temple shrine with a gilded arched frame holds a pair of large metallic deity murti: the left figure wears a crown and heavy gold necklaces, the right wears a crown and an orange and green garment, both garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower strands. In front, a smaller murti wrapped in white cloth and a green garment sits on a white-draped platform beside brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel with offerings. At the left edge, a man in orange robes wields a white feather fan toward the shrine, performing a fanning or aarti-style gesture. The stone walls carry carved floral motifs.2008-10-27A temple shrine with a gold-framed arch holding a large statue of a deity with a red turban and a trident, beside a consort figure in a purple and green sari, both draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Below them sits a small seated figure in orange robes with a white cloth and a gold kalasha-like vessel on its head, also garlanded, with a visible tilak. Yellow flowers are heaped on trays in front. To the right, a gold-decorated palanquin or pedestal holds a garlanded figure. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red curtain and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-21 +1 copies