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Photograph of a temple shrine niche with gilded arches and red drapery. In the centre, a deity murti with a crown and trident stands behind a golden shivalinga draped with yellow and purple garlands. Flanking it are two standing figures in ornate white and gold garments with garlands, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. At lower right, a person with long dark hair and a red-brown garment stands with hands raised near the head, appearing to be a devotee or priest.

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A golden shrine niche in a dark temple hall shows a central deity murti of Shiva with a trident and crescent-moon crown, seated beside a consort figure in red and gold garments, both draped with yellow and purple garlands. A round lingam with yellow garlands stands before them on a golden base. Flanking the central group are two standing statues: on the left a figure in white dhoti and shawl with a white turban and gold chest ornaments, and on the right a figure in an orange-red turban and grey-white garments with gold necklaces, each wearing garlands. Oil lamps stand at the sides, and a silver-toned altar piece sits in the foreground. These are statues in a shrine, not physical people.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08September 21 20172017-09-21A temple shrine photo showing a central seated deity murti of Shiva with a trident and a raised hand, beside a seated consort figure in blue and gold with a crown and garlands. A large silver shivalinga with a rudraksha-like adornment sits in front, wrapped in marigold and rose garlands. Flanking the central figures in gold arched niches are two standing statues: one in a multicoloured headwrap and pink-and-gold dress with jewelled necklaces, and one in an orange shawl and dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and deep red curtains line the back. No living people are visible.2017-09-21 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti pair seated on a raised throne, a shiva-like figure with a raised hand and trident-like staff beside a goddess with a green and purple sari and gold necklaces, with a red backdrop and golden arch. Below them stands a large golden lingam garlanded with red and white flower strands, flanked by small decorative figures. On the right stands a statue in a maroon robe with a red headdress, rudraksha-style beads and a long necklace, and on the left a statue in a pink and orange wrap with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a golden Ananda Lingam abhishekam setting is suggested. No living people are visible.2017-09-11October 05 20172017-10-05September 03 20172017-09-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together in a golden arched niche against a red backdrop, holding a trident, a ritual object and other attributes, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and gold jewellery. Flanking figures stand on either side, including a gilded attendant figure with a crown and a sage-like figure on the right. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform in front, with silver offering trays and small decorated figures before the central sanctum. In the lower right foreground, a person with long dark hair, seen from behind and wearing a reddish-brown cloth, stands before the shrine in worship. Gold draped curtains frame the right side.2017-08-22August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesA shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with three statues in gilded arched niches set against red cloth backdrops. At centre, a seated deity murti with a golden crown and a serpent-hood canopy sits beside a consort figure in a red and green sari, both draped in yellow-and-white flower garlands and gold jewellery. To the left, a standing figure in purple robes and a tall crowned headdress wears a flower garland; to the right, a bearded figure in a red-brown robe and turban holds a rudraksha-style garland of white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a small silver stand holds offerings in front. No living people are visible.2017-09-03A temple shrine photograph showing a richly decorated sanctum with a gilded arched frame and red drapery. Two large painted deity murtis stand together: the left figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident and is adorned with red and white beaded necklaces, while the right figure wears a crown and gold necklaces. Between them sits a black Shiva linga draped in garlands of red and white flowers, with bronze oil lamps on stands flanking it and a yellow-and-red cloth beneath. A third statue on the right, in a saffron wrap with a flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, is posed with hands joined. A woman in a red sari stands at the lower right edge, facing the shrine, visible only partially. Garlands of green leaves hang along the walls, and the photograph carries a person copyright notice.2015-02-24 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20172017-09-02