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A temple shrine dominated by a large seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, painted in orange, red and green, with a trident held in one hand and a raised hand in blessing. Garlands of white and red flowers drape the statues and a central figure with a tall ornate crown. Flanking statues include a figure in tiger-striped shawl with a crescent-topped red turban and a figure with rudraksha-style beads and a kamandalu. A gilded arch frames red drapery, with brass oil lamps set before the central murti and a small Ganesha figure at lower left. Statues only; no physical people visible.

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A photograph of a shrine with a central pair of painted deity murti seated on a red-draped throne-like platform beneath a golden arch. The central figure, painted in green and red, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears a red-and-orange turban, a white beaded necklace and a golden necklace, while the figure beside him in a dark crown and red sari-like garment wears a gold necklace and earrings. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Flanking figures include a tiger-striped attendant with a red cap bearing a crescent, and a figure on the right holding a small pot, with a kalasha-like object in the foreground and a fire-pit style offering area below.2014-09-05A photograph of a temple shrine showing sculpted deity murti arranged within a gilded arch behind a red curtain. A central seated figure with a trident and a crown is flanked by a second seated consort figure wearing a crown; both wear red and orange garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white flower garlands. Two standing attendant figures stand at either side in garlands, one holding a staff. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a decorated white cloth with a large ornate necklace lies at the base. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20A photograph of a temple shrine with a central seated deity murti in a red and orange setting, flanked by two standing murtis. The central figure wears a tall orange turban, a crown, layered beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like weapon in one raised hand. A female figure with long hair, bright garlands and jewelry sits beside it. On the left a painted figure in striped tiger-print garment and a red turban stands, and on the right a figure in red dhoti holds a palm raised in blessing. A tall garland of yellow and pink flowers drapes the central seat, with a kalasha-like crown set before it. Brass oil lamps and a small ganesha murti sit on the floor in front, with a tiger-pattern cloth and small offerings.2014-09-02A shrine with a grouping of painted statues, not living people, set against a red drape within a gold-trimmed arch. The central figure is a seated deity murti with a crown, trident and bright orange turban-like headwear, wearing layered white-and-gold garments, many garlands, and pearl-style necklaces. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers drape its shoulders and lap. Flanking it are two standing statues in tiger-stripe and red garb, one wearing a red crescent-topped cap and the other a dark headdress, both with beaded mala necklaces. Offerings, brass lamps and a small figure sit at the base.2014-09-02September 04 20142014-09-04September 17 20142014-09-17A photograph of a Hindu temple shrine with a large golden arched frame and red drapery behind a central seated deity murti. The central murti has a red and orange turban, a multi-armed form holding a trident-like staff, and wears garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace. A flanking figure on the right holds a kalasha-like vessel, and two standing guardian figures stand on either side, one in a tiger-striped shawl with a crescent-marked red cap and garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, a small colourful murti sits at the front, and marigold garlands drape the central figure. Offerings and small lamps sit on a magenta and gold cloth on the altar.2014-09-04A shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch holds a deity murti of a seated couple on a green-and-yellow draped base, with magenta cloth backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style necklaces and holds a trident and drum-like object; the female figure wears a green-and-white sari, gold jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with red and white flower strings. In front is a kalasha-like shivalinga-style offering with a red garland and an ornate pedestal. Flanking the arch are two standing attendant statues in orange and maroon clothing with beaded vests. The scene reads as a temple deity display during padapuja.2014-09-16A temple shrine with a seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-like figures decorated with garlands and colourful silk garments; a seated figure with trident and red garlands dominates, flanked by standing attendant statues in purple, green and black garments with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in front of a golden arch and red curtain, with a jewelled sculpted pedestal below. These are statues, not living people, and no person is visible in the scene.2015-06-20A photograph of a temple shrine niche with a dark-skinned deity murti seated on a pink-draped throne, holding a trident in one hand and a mala in another, wearing layered silver necklaces, a silver crown and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. Flanking figures on each side are also statues: a standing deity murti in blue robes with a blue turban on the left and a figure in a red-orange dhoti and shawl on the right, both adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, a golden arch frames the niche, and orange and blue festoons hang above. No physical people are visible.2016-08-12September 02 20142014-09-02A shrine of painted statues in a gilded arched niche with a purple backdrop. Central is a deity murti of a seated couple: the male figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident, and has a silver necklace; the female figure wears a purple skirt and gold jewellery. Below, a large elaborate linga-like form is draped in red and white flower garlands and a beaded orange necklace, with brass oil lamps in front. Flanking the central group are two standing statues, one in a red turban with crescent and orange-yellow garments and tiger-striped trim, the other in a black cap with red dress and white garland, both with palms pressed together. Garlands of red and white flowers adorn all figures. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2014-09-06