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A photograph of a decorated shrine display with golden deity murti and a seated white-clad figure in front. The left murti has four arms, one raised holding a trident-like emblem, wearing red and orange garments, a red headdress and layered jasmine and marigold garlands. The right murti wears a green and blue sari, a jewelled crown and a garland, holding a flower. A small white-robed figure kneels at the base wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, rudraksha mala and a garland, with hands joined. Yellow marigold garlands frame the display, and a brass kalasha with leaves and flowers sits at the lower right. A photo backdrop of carved temple pillars sits behind.

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December 26 20092009-12-26June 14 20132013-06-14Three devotional statues stand before a deep maroon velvet drape. At center is a deity murti with four arms, a tall ornate crown, white dhoti with an orange-edged waist cloth, and layered jewelled necklaces; it holds a trident-like object and a ceremonial item and wears a white forehead mark. Garlands of yellow-white flowers and red-orange marigolds hang from its shoulders to the base. To its left, a smaller male statue wears a red turban with a tilak, rudraksha beads, red garments and orange-yellow garlands. To its right, a female statue wears an ornate crown, a green silk sari with gold border, heavy jewellery and a garland, and holds a ceremonial staff. No living people are visible.Three gilded deity murtis are seated on a yellow cloth, decorated with white and pink garlands, red and white flowers, and silver jewellery. The central figure, smaller and dressed in green and pink with a pink garland, sits between the two larger murtis. The left murti wears a green-and-gold crown and holds a trident-like attribute, while the right murti wears a silver crown and holds a small object. Gold and silver ornaments, rose petals and a carved golden backdrop with lion figures frame the shrine.2020-10-17November 15 20122012-11-15April 30 20122012-04-30A photograph of a shrine arrangement inside a temple hall, showing deity murti rather than living people. Two bronze-coloured standing figures stand at the top: the left wears a red turban, layered silver-look necklaces and a dark garment, while the right wears a green and red skirt with a red bodice and bangles, and holds a shallow metal bowl. Seated in front is a deity murti with a red turban, a tilak-marked forehead, a gold pendant and a dark blue garment with silver ornaments. A white marble figure in orange robes with a red headband sits at the lower left, raising one hand. The whole group is draped in thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and maroon flowers. A brass oil lamp sits on a white cloth at the base, beside a striped white and maroon cloth.2007-12-25Two painted deity murtis sit on a decorated ratha or palanquin, adorned with long garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers. The male figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a blue and white skirt, jeweled armbands and an ornate collar, raising one hand in blessing and holding a ceremonial staff. The female figure beside him wears a green and orange sari, a jeweled crown and multiple necklaces. Orange marigold garlands hang in the background against a stone wall, and a red curtain is visible at the left edge.2007-12-23Photo 11737617Photo 11729485A decorated shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery shows two large golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, layered necklaces and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a teal and gold sari, elaborate necklaces and a jewelled headdress. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a seated white figure wears an orange turban, gold armlets, a teal and gold shawl and a pink cloth draped over its lap, with a gold chain. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings of flowers sit on a white cloth below.2010-02-03August 16 20122012-08-16