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A photograph inside a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a gilded arch. Two large deity murti stand behind a seated white-clad figure: one has a crown, red headwear and a trident-like weapon, the other is a dark-complexioned figure with matted hair and a crescent ornament. A garland of marigolds hangs over the central seated figure, who wears white and gold dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes sits cross-legged at a small offering table with brass vessels and lamps. At right, a smaller shrine niche holds a standing figure in saffron robes with a garland, hands folded, beside a brass lamp stand.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine with stone pillars and an ornate gold-framed arch. Two large seated deity murtis dominate the centre, one in a red crown and tall garlands, the other with a dark crown and ornate necklaces, both draped in white and green garments and marigold garlands. A trident is raised behind them. A smaller saffron-draped figure stands in a niche on the right, and brass oil lamps flank the altar. In the foreground a bald priest in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged facing the altar with a brass kalasha and offerings before him. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in this image, so the figure is described as a priest.2013-04-08April 13 20132013-04-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a green backdrop. Two large painted deity murti sit on a raised platform, one holding a trident-like staff and the other wearing a tall crown, both draped in red garments and red-orange garlands. A silver kalasha-style vessel and an arrangement of five lamps sit in front, with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a bald man in orange-saffron robes kneels with folded hands, apparently performing puja. To the right, a smaller standing statue in an arched blue niche wears orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, with a lamp on a stand beside it. Offering bowls and flowers sit on the floor.2013-07-11July 02 20132013-07-02A temple shrine photograph showing a large gilded arch framing two seated deity murtis dressed in orange and white cloth, with flower garlands and gold jewellery, set against a deep red backdrop. In front, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits cross-legged on the floor, facing a central offering of brass lamps, bowls and flowers. To the right, a standing figure in red and orange clothing with a red headdress, rudraksha-style beads and hands folded stands beside a blue curtained niche. Stone carved pillars and a yellow flower garland frame the scene.2013-07-03April 09 20132013-04-09April 05 20132013-04-05 +1 copiesA photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform under a gold arch with a green backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and drum, the female figure wears an orange-red sari and gold crown, both adorned with garlands and ornaments. In front, a seated priest in an orange-red robe with a white forehead mark and bare upper arm sits before a sacred linga, with a multicoloured flower garland, kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps arranged around it. To the right stands a small figure in orange robes near a lit oil lamp. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. One physical priest is visible.2013-03-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two ornate deity murtis seated on a green-draped platform. The central murti wears a red turban and rich jewelry with a red-and-green garment, and both figures are garlanded with red-and-white and yellow flower garlands. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe sits at lower left, bowing over the altar with brass lamps and offerings in front. At right, a small niche shows a standing figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace beside a brass oil lamp. A white cloth and a bronze vessel with a red cloth lie on the platform below the murtis.2013-04-08April 09 20132013-04-09Photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a large deity murti group on a raised platform. Two standing figures with red turbans and gold ornaments stand atop a seated figure with a golden face and a red-and-white garland, framed by a golden arch and green drape. A seated priest in saffron-orange cloth with bare shoulder and sacred markings sits at the left, hands together. A standing figure in orange robes stands in a side niche at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of red flowers adorn the murtis, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform.2013-03-17May 11 20132013-05-11