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A dark polished Shiva lingam with horizontal white and red tripundra-style markings stands in the foreground on a golden peetha base, beside a gilded metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a silver-and-gold bull (Nandi) mount before a red backdrop. Parvati wears a green sari. A tall brass or gold kalasha-style pillar and a polished marble floor fill the right side. Printed date and copyright overlays appear in the corner. No people are visible.

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October 22 20062006-10-22A photograph of a silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a silver bull mount (Nandi-style vahana) before a red backdrop inside a gilded shrine. The seated figure wears a tiger-striped cloth and a tall crown, with a smaller consort figure beside it in a green skirt and flower garland. A dark cylindrical lingam stands in the right foreground, and a white-robed figure with a rudraksha-style bead mala hangs at the left edge. Ornate gold filigree frames the scene.2006-10-22A photograph of a gilded shrine with a dark polished black stone Shivalingam on a yellow cloth base, a silver-toned pot with a spout beside it, and a small red-backed niche behind holding a metal deity murti. Marigold and multicolored flower garlands hang along the ornate golden frame, and a white cloth drapes above. No people are visible; the scene is a temple-style shrine display.2006-10-22September 26 20092009-09-26December 26 20182018-12-26October 22 20062006-10-22A temple shrine holds a decorated deity murti of a seated male and female pair, shown with a trident, garlands and ornate silver jewellery. The seated figure wears a red and green turban and the female figure wears a red and gold sari. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, and coconut bunches are arranged on both sides beneath a gilded arch. A small figure in maroon robes and a gold necklace sits at the base of the shrine beside a flower-draped kalasha with a gold-tiered top, and a pink and white painted animal figure appears at the left. The setting suggests a chandi homa-related shrine display, though no fire pit or participants are visible.2009-09-26Inside a temple shrine framed by a gold-leaf arch and red curtains, two deity murtis are seated on a golden pedestal. The figure on the left holds a staff or trident and wears a red crown, a white pearl necklace and a yellow-and-orange garment. The figure on the right wears a white shimmering sari and a jewelled crown. Between them stands a golden lingam bearing a yellow and red flower garland and a decorated top. Garlands of red and yellow marigolds drape the figures and pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and small brass puja vessels and a small figure in orange and white sit in the foreground.2010-07-13September 26 20092009-09-26A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two large deity murti seated on a lion-mount, one with a trident and rudraksha garlands in green-and-orange headwear and the other in red sari with gold ornaments. A gold kalasha stands in front, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and green coconut bunches hang on either side against red drapes. A small seated figure in saffron-red robes appears at the base, possibly a devotee or priest, and the image is consistent with a chandi homa or puja setting. Gold arch frames the shrine.2009-09-26A dark stone Shiva lingam set on a carved black yoni-pitha base stands before a dark stone deity murti group carved with multiple arms and a seated figure. To the right stands a polished golden metal figure of a standing deity. A golden pyramidal stand holds offerings at the front, a garland of white and pink flowers lies at the left, and a golden kalasha is partly visible. Red curtains and painted ornamental pillars frame the shrine.2009-05-22December 27 20082008-12-27