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A temple sanctum shows a gilded shrine with a red and gold backdrop. Central deity murti figures with gold crowns, garlands of red and yellow flowers, and heavy silver jewellery sit on a raised seat. A smaller red-clad figure with a flower garland is seated below them. On the right, a standing statue in an arched niche wears an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with a lit oil lamp beside it. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine.

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A photo of a temple shrine with a large gilded stone-style arch framing a pair of painted deity murti. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban, a white dhoti-style garment with red lower cloth, and a beaded necklace. Beside him, a figure in a yellow-gold blouse and red skirt wears a tiered crown and a layered pearl necklace. Both figures stand on a decorated base with a kalasha-like stone object, garlands of magenta flowers and green leaves, and a striped green-and-purple cloth. A teal curtain backs the scene. To the right, in a small green-curtained niche with a gilded frame, stands a smaller statue of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a rudraksha mala, which is a statue and not a physical person. Oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2013-04-27April 24 20132013-04-24A golden ornate shrine arch frames a pair of deity murti figures seated on a raised golden throne. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, a red and gold necklace and a jewelled crown, and holds a staff and a bell-like object, while the consort figure beside him wears a tall decorated crown, layered silver necklaces and a teal and red garment. Yellow and purple-red marigold garlands drape both figures. In front, a golden kalasha stands on a gold peetha with offerings, and a figure in red and white ritual clothes sits at the base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red drapes hang behind.2010-10-11 +1 copiesInside a richly gilded temple shrine, a large sculpted deity pair sits on a golden-curtained dais: the male figure wears a red turban, a multi-strand gold-and-red bead necklace and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a crown, green-and-white bead garland and a blue-and-gold sari. Between them stands a red-clothed stone idol decorated with a white flower garland and a gold-and-green crown-like headdress, set before a red cloth draped throne and surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha pots and puja vessels. On the right, a smaller gilded niche holds a standing statue of a saint in saffron-orange dhoti, rudraksha-style beads and a shawl, with green drapery behind. Shown as a photograph of an empty shrine with no physical people.2013-06-05April 28 20132013-04-28April AF 2012February 21 20132013-02-21September 09 20112011-09-09July 19 20132013-07-19A photograph of a temple shrine with large gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arch, draped in saffron and orange cloth with white and gold garlands. Strings of marigolds hang down the front. Between them sits a small seated figure in saffron robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha mala, placed on a blue-and-gold cushioned seat. To the right, a separate standing figure in red robes with a red cap and gold necklace stands in a blue niche. A small brass lamp and offerings sit at the base, and the stone pillars are carved.2011-09-09October 22 20132013-10-22A photograph of a temple shrine showing two life-size murtis seated on a golden-framed throne before an ornate golden arch and gold-and-orange draped backdrop. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban and red garment with a gold crown-like headdress and mala necklaces; the figure on the right wears a yellow and red sari, gold jewellery and a decorated crown, holding a staff. Between them stands a Shiva lingam draped with a cobra hood and garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers, with a green and gold cloth beneath and brass oil lamps around it. A standing statue in orange robes and a red-brown shawl with a shaved head stands in an arched niche at right. No living people are visible.2013-02-21