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Photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch and golden drape behind a central deity pair seated on a red-draped throne: a figure with an orange headcloth and rudraksha-like adornments and a crowned consort in red and green, both garlanded with white and red flowers, holding a trident and staff. In front, a smaller saffron-robed figure sits on a white cloth with flower garlands and a red-and-white garment, surrounded by brass lamps. Grey stone pillars, hanging orange curtains and banana leaves frame the shrine, with a railing in the foreground. A small saffron-clad figure stands at the right side in a niche. These appear to be sculptured or painted deity murtis and figures rather than physical people.

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Interior shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with ornate gold-framed arch and golden drapery behind a central deity murti pair seated on a white-draped throne. The larger figure has four arms, a green-and-red turban and a garland of red and orange flowers; the consort figure wears a golden crown, holds a staff, and has a red-and-gold sari with garlands. In front, a red-draped altar holds a smaller murti on a cobra-hooded base decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps, bowls and offerings. To the right, a statue of a standing sannyasi in saffron robes with folded hands and a red turban stands in a green-draped niche. No living people are visible.2011-12-28April 08 20122012-04-08Interior shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with ornate gold-framed arch and golden silk backdrop. Two large deity murtis sit on a white-draped platform: a male figure with a green and red turban, rudraksha-style necklaces and a trident, and a female figure in red and orange with a flowered garland holding a staff. Between them stands a large Shiva lingam decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red cloth. In front sits a small figure in red robes with a red cap and beads, beside brass oil lamps and offering bowls on a red-draped base. At right, a green-draped niche holds a standing figure in red robes and a red head covering, marked as a statue rather than a living person.2011-12-28November 01 20112011-11-01Photograph of a temple sanctum seen down a narrow aisle lined with polished steel railings and a red carpet runner. At the far end, a golden-arched shrine holds two seated deity murtis, one in red and orange with a crown and a gold-framed figure beside it, both garlanded with red and white flowers. A central pedestal in front holds a deity murti in blue and gold ornamentation draped with marigold garlands, with oil lamps and a small kalasha before it. Red cloth hangs at the left and a small figure stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2013-03-07March 30 20132013-03-30A temple sanctum photograph centred on a large deity murti of a seated divine couple decorated with red and white garlands, a gold crown and a trident-like staff. The figures sit on a red and gold seat before a golden arched backdrop with embossed patterns. In front, a small statue of a saffron-robed sage with a turban and garland sits on an orange cloth draped over a raised altar. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like pot, offering bowls and flower arrangements stand on the altar. To the right, a smaller shrine shows another saffron-robed figure with a garland, and a woman's silhouette appears at the edge. Figures on the altar are statues or murtis, not physical people in the scene.2012-02-09December 31 20112011-12-31A temple shrine with a large central deity murti seated on a golden throne-like arch, draped in orange-gold satin backdrops and red cloth. The central figure wears a crown and garlands, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a trident held by one arm. Flower garlands in red and yellow hang across the murti and the red-draped altar in front. A smaller murti of a seated figure in red cloth stands in a side niche, and brass lamps and vessels sit on the floor in the foreground. Stone pillars frame the shrine.2011-09-19A shrine viewed through an open iron gate with a red carpet leading toward it. Inside, a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pink draped platform, Shiva holding a trident and Parvati with a crown and gold ornaments. Red curtains hang behind, and a smaller orange-clad figure with a beaded necklace, garlands and brass lamps sits in front on a stone pedestal. No people are visible.2013-01-28Photo of a shrine seen through metal railings in a temple courtyard. Inside an arched golden frame with a green cloth backdrop stand two large painted deity murtis in gold-yellow and orange garments, one holding a trident-like weapon and wearing an orange turban-style crown, the other wearing a tall crown. Garlands of flowers and beaded necklaces adorn them. Below, a stone plinth holds a smaller murti or sacred object decorated with flower garlands, brass lamps and a kalasha-style vessel. A red curtain hangs on the left and a small shrine figure with red garland appears at the right edge. The viewer is positioned behind the railing, which frames the shrine.2013-05-24November 01 20112011-11-01