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A flower-decorated shrine photographed from below, showing a central deity murti of Shiva seated in a peetha, draped with a saffron-orange cloth and wearing a gold necklace, flanked by a golden figure of a goddess in a purple sari with silver crown and jewellery, and another figure in orange at the upper left. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine frame the arch. In front, a white statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron robes, orange turban, rudraksha mala and jasmine garland raises one hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps stand beside it, with bananas, a custard apple and a metal bowl of offerings in the foreground. The figures are statues, not living people, and there is no visible in-person a person.

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January 01 20082008-01-01A flower-decorated shrine tableau dominated by garlands of marigolds, red roses and white jasmine. A white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in saffron robes, with an orange turban, rudraksha mala and raised right hand in blessing, sits in front. Behind it stands a bronze-coloured deity with a crown and purple sari-style dress, and a figure in an orange turban and gold necklace, all draped in floral arches. Fruit offerings of bananas, a custard apple and mangoes, brass oil lamps and a silver bowl lie at the base. No living people are visible.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine garlanded with flowers. Two gilded figures of Shiva and Parvati, or deity murti, sit on a raised seat under an arched frame of yellow, red and white flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange and red striped turban and holds a small hand drum; the figure on the right wears a purple garment and gold jewellery. In the foreground a white statue wearing an orange and saffron robe, orange head cloth, gold necklaces and a red bindi sits with palms pressed together, surrounded by garlands of yellow, green and magenta flowers. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no living people are visible.January 01 20082008-01-01December 30 20072007-12-30January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a shrine set in an open stone pavilion, with a white marble statue of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban at the centre. The statue wears a garland of white jasmine and red flowers, a rudraksha-style mala, and a gold pendant, and raises one hand in blessing. Behind it, a backdrop of purple and pink silk and large garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers frames a larger deity murti draped in green and gold cloth. Offerings in front include brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, a conch shell, bananas, coconut, a plate of white flower petals and a white cloth on the platform. A smaller gilded shrine with a figure garlanded in white stands to the right. Green trees surround the stone pavilion.A decorated shrine tableau dominated by a large garland-draped deity murti of a male and female divine pair: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a trident-like staff and layered jewelled necklaces, while the female figure wears a purple sari, a crown and gold ornaments. Below them a smaller figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits in front of a white cloth, hands folded, adorned with flower garlands. Multicoloured marigold and rose garlands frame the scene against a backdrop of yellow and green floral panels. Brass lamps and a flower-decorated ornate stand flank the shrine. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2008-01-01December 30 20072007-12-30January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a large decorated tableau at a temple, with two painted deity figures standing above a central pedestal. The upper figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown, layered white beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a purple and gold sari, a tall crown and bangles. Between them a central form is draped in orange and garlanded with yellow, red, white and green flower strands, with a gold-trimmed kalasha-like crown element. In the foreground, a white seated statue in orange robes wears a white flower garland. Yellow marigold garlands frame the arch, with brass oil lamps on either side and a golden deity murti on the right. The backdrop is painted yellow with blue clouds and red-orange geometric patterns.2008-01-01