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A photograph of a temple shrine showing two deity murtis seated together under a gilded arch with orange-gold drapery behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, gold and jewelled necklaces and a white dhoti with a purple cloth; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered green and gold necklaces and a multicoloured sari-like cloth. In the centre sits a silver-and-gold pedestal with a mound of garlands and offerings, flanked by brass oil lamps and bowls of offerings on a white cloth with pink and red borders. No people are visible in the shrine.

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May 30 20132013-05-30A temple shrine photograph showing two large painted deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a red cloth backdrop. The taller figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and a small object in raised hands and wears a red crown and jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange garments and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over both. Between them sits a silver kalasha-like pot and offerings with marigold garlands. Stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the shrine, and small lamps and a standing figure with a flower garland appear at the sides. No people are visible.2013-07-06A shrine photograph showing a gilded arched niche draped with orange cloth, holding a large deity pair in front. The taller deity figure has a red turban, raised hand holding a trident, and a rudraksha mala with a bright yellow dhoti; beside him is a female figure in purple and gold clothing with a crown and floral garlands. Between them sits a shivalinga-like murti wrapped in a garland of purple and green flowers, decorated with a beaded necklace and set on a red cloth. A smaller statue standing in a side niche wears orange and rudraksha beads and sits on a green base.2013-03-13A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of large murti figures seated together on a raised pink-draped platform within a gilded arched niche with a magenta backdrop. The deity on the left holds a trident and wears a striped orange turban, a white dhoti and a long beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears a crown, a red-and-pink sari and garlands. Both are garlanded with marigold and red flower strings. In front sits a lingam draped in purple cloth with a large kalasha-like offering, surrounded by brass oil lamps and a decorated orange-and-purple cloth. To the right, a smaller carved figure in a green-curtained niche holds a lamp. Carved stone walls frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-01-25A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of large painted deity murtis seated on a raised stone platform inside an ornate granite and gold-framed arch. The two central figures wear white and purple skirts, garlands of orange and yellow marigolds, and heavy beaded necklaces; one has a red turban-like crown. A brass kalasha-like offering and a silver-framed small image sit at the centre, with brass oil lamps in front and a small smaller shrine figure to the right in a green-curtained niche. The surrounding pillars are carved with reliefs. No people are visible.2013-06-16October 29 20102010-10-29May 30 20132013-05-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a large deity murti pair: a standing figure with raised hands holding a trident in an orange-red headdress, beside a consort in a purple sari and garland. Below them sits a smaller figure in a red-and-gold garment draped with beaded necklaces and a flower garland. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls, a small open book, and fresh flowers are arranged on the stone platform. To the right, a separate niche holds a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads, appearing to be a statue or painted figure rather than a living person. No living people are visible.2013-03-13A temple shrine photograph showing a large statue group under an ornate gold arched frame with a red backdrop. Two deity murtis sit on a raised dais: a figure with a crown, orange turban, trident and rudraksha mala, and a consort figure in orange and gold wearing a crown and jewelry, with a purple cloth draped below. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang across them. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange robes and a tall orange turban, with a white face, sits before them. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass vessel sits on the floor, and orange curtains frame the open pavilion. A small seated figure appears at the right edge. Text is visible in the corner.2010-12-18December 31 20112011-12-31A temple shrine photograph showing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform within an ornate gilded arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a striped orange and green turban and a red-and-white ceremonial garland, while the right figure wears a tall crown and long dark hair, with both sculptures draped in pink cloth and wreathed in red and white flower garlands. Between them stands a silver-and-purple decorated object with a row of oil lamps, and a bejewelled cloth and brass lamps sit in front. A smaller painted figure in orange and green stands in a side niche, and a hanging brass oil lamp is visible at the sides. No living people are present.2013-01-25January 25 20132013-01-25