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Interior of a temple shrine showing a gilded arched niche framing a pair of deity murti, one with a red-and-green turban and the other with a tall silver crown, both adorned with white and yellow garlands. A shrine figure dressed in red and white stands at the left base of the deity, and a seated figure in green sits before a lotus-like base at center. Brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the shrine on both sides, and metal puja vessels and offerings sit on the stone floor in front. A golden drape hangs behind the deities and a green-clad standing figure stands in a niche at right.

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December 31 20112011-12-31Interior of a stone temple shrine with a golden arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, both with dark hair piled high and crowns, dressed in red and white garments. The central figure is a Shiva linga adorned with a large floral garland of yellow and red marigolds and an orange cloth draped over it, with a brass kalasha-like vessel and offering bowls in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated statue appears in a green-curtained niche at right. Orange and red drapes hang from the pillars, and the ceiling is plain stone. No living people are visible.2011-12-27Interior temple shrine photographed at night with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large gilded deity murtis, one with a tall crown and one with a jewelled headdress, stand behind a Shiva lingam wrapped in red and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and orange and red drapes frame the space. A smaller figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before the lingam, presumably a priest or devotee, and a green-and-gold niche to the right holds a standing red-clad figure. No living people are clearly identifiable as a person.2011-11-20December 31 20112011-12-31November 20 20112011-11-20December 29 20082008-12-29 +16 copiesA golden shrine niche framed by an ornate gold arch holds a large golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne, with a red-and-gold crown on the figure and jewelled garlands. Red drapes flank the niche. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a silver-and-gold kalasha sits before the deity, decorated with marigold and purple garlands. In the foreground a seated figure in orange robes, appearing to be a sannyasi in saffron clothing and seen from behind, sits before the altar. Appearance-based label: a person cannot be confirmed from the seated figure, so the figure is described as a sannyasi in orange robes.2010-11-21A lit temple sanctum shrine with a gilded arched niche and orange and yellow drapes. Two large deity murtis, one with a crown and the other with a tall headdress, are garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands and sit behind a seated white-clad figure on a white-draped throne. The seated figure wears a white turban and gold necklaces, while a smaller white-clad attendant stands at the right. Brass oil lamps, copper pots, brass bowls with offerings, and a small kalasha-like vessel are arranged on the floor before the altar, and an open book lies at the left. The scene appears to be a puja or padapuja arrangement.2011-12-27A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne, adorned with red crowns, jewelled necklaces and marigold garlands. Gold lamps stand on both sides against orange curtains. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits before the altar, with white cloths and brass vessels nearby. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling. The scene reflects a temple ritual setting.2010-11-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind two large figures. The seated figures are deity murtis, not living people: one wears a red and gold crown and a heavy necklace, the other a white-and-gold head ornament and jewelled garland. Both are draped in orange and gold cloth and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual object. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small figure in red and orange sits at the base among offerings and bells. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13A 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.2011-09-19October 11 20102010-10-11