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A 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.

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November 21 20102010-11-21A 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.2010-11-21Inside a temple shrine, a gilded deity murti pair is seated in a golden arched niche against red draped cloth. The figures wear gold and red adornments, with a red crown on the central figure, multi-strand necklaces, and garlands of white and purple flowers hanging across the altar. In front stands a silver-and-gold shivalinga-style vessel on a gold platform. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops line both sides. At the lower centre, a seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a priest or devotee rather than a clearly identifiable person. The walls are stone with carved detailing.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.2010-07-13October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of an illuminated temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and a large necklace and the other with a tall ornate headdress, both draped in rich orange and cream garments and decorated with flower garlands. Behind them hangs a red cloth beneath a gilded arched frame. In front sits a silver stand holding a shivalingam-shaped object wrapped in marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides and small brass offerings on the altar. No people are visible.2010-07-13November 21 20102010-11-21December 31 20112011-12-31October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesDecember 21 20092009-12-21 +3 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine at night with stone pillars and orange curtains. Two deity murtis sit on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, gold ornaments and red silk. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a small tray of offerings and scattered flower petals in front. No living people are visible in the frame.2011-11-06June 27 20092009-06-27