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A photograph of a temple shrine with large painted statues of a male and female deity pair seated on a golden throne under a green draped backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban, a multi-strand ornate necklace and raises a hand in blessing; the female figure wears a white-and-gold headdress, pearl necklaces and a green-and-yellow sari. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In front, a smaller deity murti stands on a pedestal beneath a brass kalasha-like vessel, and a separate shrine to the right holds a golden-clad figure in an orange cloth with blue-and-white beaded garlands. Brass puja vessels and lamps sit on the floor in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti group framed by an ornate gold arch and a green cloth backdrop. The central figure has an orange turban, a raised hand holding a staff-like object, and layered gold necklaces and garlands, seated beside a second figure in a green and yellow garment with a tall ornate crown. Below them stands a smaller figure with a red headdress and garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a brass lamp with offerings sits at the front. A smaller deity in a gold-trimmed niche to the right wears a gold-embroidered orange cloth and a flower garland. Stone pillars frame the scene, with metal vessels and offerings on a side table at lower left.2013-09-26A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis standing in front of a green satin backdrop. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban, a jewelled necklace and garlands, and raises a hand holding a small object; the second figure wears a tall crown, a white bead necklace and a blue and green skirt. Both are draped with marigold and red rose garlands. Below them sits a silver-framed seated figure with a cobra hood over its head and a decorated throne, and to the right an alcove holds a figure in a yellow-orange cloth wrapped with a jasmine-and-marigold garland. Brass pots, lamps and offerings sit on the floor at left. No people are visible.2013-09-26September 26 20132013-09-26A temple shrine photograph showing a large sculptural deity pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with a green curtain behind. The taller figure has four arms, a red and gold turban-like crown and a beaded garland, while the figure beside it wears a floral crown and a long red-and-white garland. A small rounded lingam-form object with a red crown and flower garlands sits in front. Silver lamps and brass vessels are arranged on the left, and a standing figure in an arched niche on the right wears a red garment and a beaded necklace. Statues and ritual objects only; no physical people are present.2013-09-27A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch frames a large statue pair of a deity couple adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, beaded jewellery and a crown; the male figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a hand raised in blessing, while the female figure wears a blue and green sari. Beside them a smaller deity murti in an orange cloth niche is garlanded. In front, a small altar holds a kalasha, brass lamps, a silver puja plate and a deity figure in a red and gold seat. Green drapery hangs behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-26A photograph of a temple sanctum showing large gilded statues of a deity pair standing before a green silk backdrop within an ornate golden arch. The taller central figure is a four-armed deity with a red turban and gold crown, holding a trident-like staff and gesturing with one hand; beside it stands a second figure in a blue and pink garment with a tall crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers and beaded necklaces. In front sits a smaller seated figure wearing a red turban and a garland, with a kalasha-like vessel and a small shrine before it. On the right, a smaller statue in a golden-orange cloth and white necklace sits within a carved niche, also garlanded. Brass ritual vessels and a lamp appear at the lower left. These are statues, not living people.2013-09-26September 27 20132013-09-27September 27 20132013-09-27September 29 20132013-09-29September 27 20132013-09-27A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and green draped backdrop shows a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. The main figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident-like ritual implement, while the consort wears a crown and pearl necklaces. A smaller standing devotee statue in orange-red dhoti and white beaded mala stands in a side niche. Carved stone pillars frame the scene, and the bottom edge shows a crown-like silver offering and a head of a person in the foreground.2013-09-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange-gold curtains. Two life-sized deity murti stand under the arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red-orange dhoti, holds a drum-like instrument and a bell-like object, and wears a red-beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a gold-and-orange sari and a heavy necklace, holding a staff. Between them sits a lingam on a yoni-like base, decorated with a green cloth, a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a jewelled gold necklace laid on a dark green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels in front and a small bird figure. A figurine in red clothing stands at the right.2013-02-21