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Inside a richly gilded temple shrine, a large sculpted deity pair sits on a golden-curtained dais: the male figure wears a red turban, a multi-strand gold-and-red bead necklace and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a crown, green-and-white bead garland and a blue-and-gold sari. Between them stands a red-clothed stone idol decorated with a white flower garland and a gold-and-green crown-like headdress, set before a red cloth draped throne and surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha pots and puja vessels. On the right, a smaller gilded niche holds a standing statue of a saint in saffron-orange dhoti, rudraksha-style beads and a shawl, with green drapery behind. Shown as a photograph of an empty shrine with no physical people.

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A photograph of a temple shrine showing a richly decorated sanctum. Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat against an orange and red drape within a gold-ornamented arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff, and an orange-gold necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal and yellow sari, and a jewelled necklace. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape a silver lingam-shaped form in the foreground, set over a blue cloth. A brass oil lamp stands on each side, and a smaller figure in an orange turban and green drape stands in the right niche. No living people are visible.2013-06-17March 06 20132013-03-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing a seated deity murti pair beneath a gilded arch with a green cloth backdrop. The central seated figure wears an orange-and-red turban, a gold crown, and multiple gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like implement in one raised hand; the seated consort wears a magenta and gold sari with a crown and earrings. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures and a central yantra-like ornament is adorned with gold jewellery. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine, one in red with a red turban and red-and-white garlands, the other in a brown outfit with a white garland. Brass oil lamps stand on each side, and a red cloth and a small figure rest at the base. Offerings and a blue cloth sit at the front. The image is a photo of statues, so no physical people are visible.2014-09-28June 05 20132013-06-05A photo of a temple shrine with a large gilded stone-style arch framing a pair of painted deity murti. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban, a white dhoti-style garment with red lower cloth, and a beaded necklace. Beside him, a figure in a yellow-gold blouse and red skirt wears a tiered crown and a layered pearl necklace. Both figures stand on a decorated base with a kalasha-like stone object, garlands of magenta flowers and green leaves, and a striped green-and-purple cloth. A teal curtain backs the scene. To the right, in a small green-curtained niche with a gilded frame, stands a smaller statue of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a rudraksha mala, which is a statue and not a physical person. Oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2013-04-27May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a shrine inside a temple, framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapes. Two deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit on a gold pedestal with yellow and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and jewelled necklaces. Shiva's image wears a crown and a red turban. A gold lingam-shaped vessel with a lamp stands at the centre, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A small figure in white and orange clothing with flower garlands sits at the base of the pedestal.2010-07-13April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arch framing two painted deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold turban and holding a trident, the other wearing a tall crown and ornate necklaces, both in yellow and orange garments. In front, a silver-and-gold peetha holds a small lingam decorated with a white flower garland, with a golden kalasha and brass lamps on either side. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, a bowl, and a tray of flowers and offerings sit on the platform. To the right, a smaller shrine holds a standing figure in orange and red robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. No physical people are visible.2013-06-07Inside a richly carved stone shrine, a large deity murti pair is seated on a blue-draped pedestal with a golden arch behind them and red drapes. The central figure is a multi-armed Hindu deity in red, with a trident in one hand, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces; beside them is a female deity in yellow and red with floral garlands and gold jewellery. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang down the pedestal, with brass oil lamps, bowls and a kalasha-like vessel arranged in front. To the right stands a smaller painted figure in orange and red clothing with a rudraksha mala in a green-curtained niche. The scene is a temple altar with an offering setup, no people visible.2013-06-19April AF 2012May 30 20132013-05-30