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Photograph of a shrine niche decorated with garlands in purple, yellow, green and white. At the centre sits a gold-coloured deity murti of Shiva and his consort, adorned with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and flower garlands, with a gold arch behind them. Two smaller standing attendant figures in red and maroon dress with garlands flank the central pair, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.

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February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA temple shrine with a stone-carved granite enclosure holds a central black lingam wrapped in garlands and strings of white flowers, with a tall brass lamp on each side. Behind it sit a pair of gilded deity murti on a raised throne, dressed with multicolour garlands of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers arched over them. Two smaller standing figures in brown and gold garments flank the shrine, also draped in garlands. Brass kalasha vessels, a small brass bell and offerings sit on the altar in front, with a shallow platform of marigold and bead garlands along the lower edge. No people are visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA decorated shrine niche with garlands of marigolds and purple and white flowers framing the arch and pillars. At the centre stands a deity murti with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by a consort figure in a red and gold garment. Two smaller attendant statues in red robes and garlands stand at either side. Below the central images is a large golden kalasha or lingam-shaped object wrapped in a garland, with brass oil lamps and a flower-covered base. A red velvet curtain hangs to the right of the niche.2015-11-16February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised platform, one with a tall crown and gold ornaments and the other adorned with a crown and necklaces. Both are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds with purple and white accents, and the arches around them are wreathed in flowers. In front stands a shivalinga-style form draped in white cloth and yellow flower garlands, with a silver tray, brass oil lamps and a sprig of flowers before it. Fruit offerings including bananas, oranges and apples are arranged on trays at the base, and grey stone pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2007-01-01December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti seated on a throne-like dais, framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands and red-and-white striped flower garlands. The central deity figure wears a red-and-gold garment and a tall ornate crown, with a jewelled necklace, and holds a raised hand. Flanking figures stand on either side, each draped in garlands and beaded necklaces, with one wearing a red headdress and the other a tall dark cap and tiger-striped shawl. In front, a brass pot-shaped object, possibly a kalasha, sits within a green-and-white garland, surrounded by brass oil lamps, flower petals and a small brass vessel. The statues are glossy and gilded. The scene is a deity display in a temple sanctum; no living people are visible.2015-07-07December 30 20082008-12-30December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigold-yellow, white, red and green flowers. Central on a raised dais sit two ornately adorned deity murti figures with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and garlands. In front stands a Shiva-lingam-like form adorned with pink and white flower garlands and a large jewelled silver-white necklace. A devotee in a rust-coloured turban, bare-chested with a long dark shawl-like wrap and beaded garland, stands at left with folded hands. Two more gilded deity figures in turbans and garlands flank the scene, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor at the sides.2018-01-09