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A temple shrine photograph showing a large sculptural deity pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with a green curtain behind. The taller figure has four arms, a red and gold turban-like crown and a beaded garland, while the figure beside it wears a floral crown and a long red-and-white garland. A small rounded lingam-form object with a red crown and flower garlands sits in front. Silver lamps and brass vessels are arranged on the left, and a standing figure in an arched niche on the right wears a red garment and a beaded necklace. Statues and ritual objects only; no physical people are present.

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September 27 20132013-09-27A temple shrine photographed head-on, with a gilded arched frame and a green cloth backdrop. Two large deity figures are seated on a raised platform: the central figure wears an orange turban and red and white garland, and the figure beside her wears orange and red garments with a crown and flower garland. Before them, a dark Shiva-lingam-like form is decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace. Brass lamps, a kalasha, a small offering tray and a bowl sit on the front ledge, and a smaller seated figure in orange and gold dress with a garland stands to the right. Deity murti and altar arrangement, with no people visible.2013-10-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis standing in front of a green satin backdrop. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban, a jewelled necklace and garlands, and raises a hand holding a small object; the second figure wears a tall crown, a white bead necklace and a blue and green skirt. Both are draped with marigold and red rose garlands. Below them sits a silver-framed seated figure with a cobra hood over its head and a decorated throne, and to the right an alcove holds a figure in a yellow-orange cloth wrapped with a jasmine-and-marigold garland. Brass pots, lamps and offerings sit on the floor at left. No people are visible.2013-09-26A temple shrine photograph showing a golden arched niche framing a pair of standing deity murtis draped in orange and red cloth, one holding a trident-like staff and one with a crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a seated figure is adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands, a rudraksha-style necklace and a decorated throne, with flower petals on the platform below. To the right, a small statue of a saint stands in a green-curtained niche wearing a yellow-orange garment and a marigold garland, hands joined. Brass vessels and offerings sit on a side table at left, and the open pillared pavilion shows trees beyond the glass walls. No physical people are visible.2013-09-18September 25 20132013-09-25A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch frames a large statue pair of a deity couple adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, beaded jewellery and a crown; the male figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a hand raised in blessing, while the female figure wears a blue and green sari. Beside them a smaller deity murti in an orange cloth niche is garlanded. In front, a small altar holds a kalasha, brass lamps, a silver puja plate and a deity figure in a red and gold seat. Green drapery hangs behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-26September 27 20132013-09-27October 08 20132013-10-08July 28 20132013-07-28A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted statues of deities dressed in orange, red and purple garments, one holding a staff, both adorned with garlands of white and orange flowers and gold ornaments, set beneath a gilded arch with green drapery. In front stands a smaller orange-robed figure holding a mala, and a lamp and brass vessels sit on the altar. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine. The statues are deity murtis, not living people, and no living person is clearly visible.2011-09-28A shrine scene with a large Shiva lingam draped in red and white garlands and a yellow cloth, set before golden arched niches. Behind it stand two large painted deity statues: a male figure in a red turban with a trident, and a female figure in a yellow sari with a crown and ornate necklaces. A smaller statue of a standing saint in a brown robe with a green backdrop stands at right, hands in namaste. Silver ritual vessels and flower offerings sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2013-09-13February 04 20142014-02-04