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A photograph of a stone temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Inside, a deity murti of Shiva with a trident and garlands sits beside Parvati in a pink and yellow sari, both dressed with marigold garlands. A priest in white ritual clothes kneels at left with hands raised in prayer beside a brass oil lamp and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a bag stands at right facing the shrine, while a carved Nandi bull appears on the roof above.

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Outdoor stone shrine with carved pillars and orange curtains, housing a golden-arched alcove with a red backdrop. Two deity murti stand behind a central seated figure: one wears a red and gold turban, holds a trident and is garlanded, the other wears a pink sari with a crown and garland. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti kneels at the left base of the shrine, performing puja with lamps and brass vessels, while a small orange-robed figure is seated on the central white-draped platform. A kalasha and oil lamps sit on the platform. Garlands of marigold hang over the murti. The page indicates a satsang context, but the visible scene is a puja at a shrine.2010-12-16December 16 20102010-12-16December 16 20102010-12-16A temple shrine with granite pillars and a gold-arched niche framing a red-draped deity murti, a male and female figure adorned with crowns, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small orange-clad figure sits before the altar. In the foreground a single man, seen from behind with a shaved head, wears a white dhoti and white shawl with a maroon border and holds a small object while facing the shrine, apparently performing puja. Trees and a red iron gate are visible beyond the pavilion.2010-11-12December 16 20102010-12-16A stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars holds two painted deity murtis under an arched golden frame, one wearing an orange crown and the other a tall crown, both garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. A bald priest in a white dhoti and white vest sits on the platform, facing the murtis and waving a flame lamp near a marigold-garlanded throne bearing a small saffron-robed figure. Brass plates, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings lie on the ledge, with orange curtains draped at the sides and foliage behind. A visible puja and aarti in a temple setting.2010-12-16A photograph of a shrine inside a stone-pillared temple pavilion. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shoulder cloth kneels at the lower left, holding a small brass bell in one hand and a bowl-like vessel in the other, facing a deity murti. Two seated deities are dressed in red and turquoise with gold and orange crowns, garlanded with long bands of marigolds in orange and purple. Tall white pedestal lamps with oil lamps stand on either side, a small brass kalasha and offerings sit before the murti, and a red curtain hangs behind the shrine. A small figure in orange is seated near the base. The setting suggests puja or aarti.2010-12-16March 23 20132013-03-23January 17 20102010-01-17December 21 20102010-12-21A temple shrine with a carved stone arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a throne, draped in red cloth and garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a saffron-and-red border stands at the lower left, one arm raised toward the shrine. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a small figure in orange sits near the base. Another person in white stands in the background near a metal gate and greenery.2010-11-12A photograph of an open-sided stone shrine with an arched golden frame. Inside, a large deity murti with a red and orange crown and multiple arms stands beside a female deity, both draped in red and garlanded with yellow and purple flower malas. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange robes and beads sits on a white-draped platform with brass vessels, a plate of offerings, and a kalasha-like stand. A shaved-headed man in a white sleeveless top with a sacred thread and glasses kneels at the platform, hands extended toward the offerings. A man in a light white shirt and grey trousers stands at the left edge, facing the shrine. Orange curtains frame the sides and a white carved pillar stands to the right.2010-12-16