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A decorated shrine with a gold-arched niche holding a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, the Shiva figure holding a trident and wearing a red-and-gold garland, the Parvati figure in orange and gold. A tiered stone pedestal in front is strung with marigold garlands and holds brass oil lamps, a kalasha and offerings. Coconuts are hung above and stacked on the two stone pillars, which are wrapped in garlands and palm fronds, with blue velvet drapes at the sides. No people are visible.

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June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A decorated stone shrine open to the air with a deity murti inside an arched golden frame, adorned with marigold garlands and a red-and-white flower garland. Blue velvet curtains hang at both sides of the platform, and tiered strings of orange-yellow beads and small fruits wrap the carved pillars. Brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand flank the shrine on the raised platform, with flower offerings and a cloth-draped altar below. Two bundles of wheat or grass stand on either side, and a green-leafed garland drapes the top. No people are visible in the scene.2009-06-15A decorated shrine with a golden arched frame and red backdrop holds a deity murti pair seated together: the figure on the left wears an orange and white crown and holds a trident, and the figure on the right wears an orange garment and a patterned headdress. Both are garlanded with marigold strings. In front, a large decorated murti or puja object with a white cloth and pink lower garment sits on a wooden stand, with white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, blue curtains frame the shrine, and hanging coconuts and mango leaves decorate the top. No people are visible.2009-06-15June 01 20092009-06-01June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold-framed arch enclosing a red velvet backdrop. Two deity murtis stand together: one with a trident and a drum-like instrument, wearing an orange-and-red turban and red garlands, and a female figure in an orange sari with a crown. Both are adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and necklaces. In front, a seated figure is draped in white and pink cloth with flower garlands, and a silver-and-gold plate holds lit lamps. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, blue curtains frame the scene, and a tiered brass lamp stands at the front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of an ornate shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The central figure wears an orange and white turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha-style garland and a red and gold necklace; the consort figure beside him wears an orange sari and holds a lotus. Both are garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands. In front, a small image is draped in white and pink cloth with flower garlands and a golden crown-like headdress, flanked by a blue-and-teal figure on a small pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides against blue drapes, and green foliage shows behind. No people are visible.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15