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A temple shrine scene with a large golden-framed arch behind a deep orange drape. Two gilded deity murti stand on a pink base; the male figure holds a trident and a hand gesture, the female figure wears a jewelled crown and garlands. A Shivalinga-style form sits centrally wrapped in green-and-pink garlands and a teal cloth. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at lower left, reading from a book beside brass bowls, plates and offerings. At right, a smaller shrine holds a seated figure in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha beads and a shaved head, a person depiction. Brass lamps stand on either side, with marble pillars framing the scene.

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A temple shrine with a large golden arch framing two painted deity murti seated on a red-draped platform, one holding a trident and one with a crown and ornate earrings, both wearing rudraksha-style necklaces and white flower garlands. A green curtain backs the figures. To the right stands a smaller figure in saffron-orange robes, a long mala and a yellow cloth at the feet, with a gold arch beside it. In the foreground a man in white dhoti sits cross-legged at a brass oil lamp, tending offerings on a white cloth, with plates of fruit and flowers arranged before the altar.2013-05-02A temple shrine photograph showing a priest seated on the floor at lower left, bare-chested and wearing an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala beads and sacred marks, performing pada puja before a large deity murti. Two gilded murtis stand in an ornate golden arch backed by an orange drape, garlanded with red and white flower strands; the central figure holds a trident and wears a crown. In the foreground are a silver-toned throne with an offered dais, a kalasha-like vessel, brass bowls and oil lamps, and a red-and-teal cloth draped over the altar. A smaller gilded figure in a side niche wears orange clothing. One physical person is visible.2013-04-05 +1 copiesA temple shrine with a large two-figure deity murti seated on a raised pink-draped platform before a green curtain, one figure holding a trident and the other a staff, both adorned with garlands of red and white flowers, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, raises his hand in front of a brass kalasha and oil lamps placed on the floor. To the right, a smaller statue of a saint in orange robes stands in an arched golden niche beside a brass lamp stand with garlands. Brass bowls with offerings and marigold petals lie on the stone floor.2013-03-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair of seated, multi-armed figures under a gold-framed arch with green draped backdrop. The central figure has red skin and a red turban-like crown and holds a trident-like emblem; the consort figure wears a tall crown, garlands and gold jewelry, with red and orange garments. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti sits on the stone platform, arranging offerings and a puja plate with flowers, bowls and kumkum. Two brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a smaller standing figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads stands in a side niche, appearing to be a statue. Ornate grey stone pillars frame the scene.2013-05-02A temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a green backdrop and a large seated deity murti with a crown, a trident-like staff and garlands, flanked by a second standing figure in orange and pink. A seated figure in orange and red sits before the central shrine, a crown or turban on its head and garlands of marigolds across its chest. To the right, a statue in orange robes with a garland holds a stand with a lamp. In the foreground a priest in a white dhoti and bare chest sits on the floor tending brass vessels, bowls and offerings, with an oil lamp on a tall stand nearby. Pink and red silk drapes and marigold garlands decorate the platform.2013-03-13A temple shrine niche framed by gilded arches and grey carved stone pillars. Two seated deity murti dominate: a male figure with a red turban, a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands, and a female figure with a crown and jewelled necklaces, both draped in red and green silk with pink and yellow garlands. A small linga-like form sits at their base with a rudraksha-style garland, and a kalasha and brass oil lamps stand before them.2013-03-16April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesA temple shrine with granite pillars and gold-framed arches draped in orange cloth. Two large sculpted deity murti stand in the centre, one in red headdress and blue-pink dhoti with a trident, the other in a crown with gold armlets. A seated orange-clad priest with white body markings sits in front of an orange-draped peetha bearing a kalasha and garlands of red and white flowers. Oil lamps, brass vessels and offerings are arranged on the floor. A smaller figure in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at right, appearing to be a statue. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable as a living person, so the seated priest is described by role only.2013-05-20May 11 20132013-05-11A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair. The standing figure on the left, painted with a red turban and red-and-pink garments, holds a trident-like staff and a drum, while the seated figure beside has a tall crown and white garland. Below them a seated priest in saffron-orange robes and a shaved head reads from an open book beside brass oil lamps, a tray of offerings and flower garlands around a central orange-cloth lingam-like form. To the right stands another statue in orange robes and rudraksha beads beside a brass lamp. A green curtain and yellow backdrop fill the background. No living person other than the priest is visible.2013-04-10May 04 20132013-05-04A photograph inside a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a gilded arch. Two large deity murti stand behind a seated white-clad figure: one has a crown, red headwear and a trident-like weapon, the other is a dark-complexioned figure with matted hair and a crescent ornament. A garland of marigolds hangs over the central seated figure, who wears white and gold dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes sits cross-legged at a small offering table with brass vessels and lamps. At right, a smaller shrine niche holds a standing figure in saffron robes with a garland, hands folded, beside a brass lamp stand.2013-04-07