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A temple shrine with a gilded arched niche framed by orange-red drapery. Two painted deity murti stand behind a shivalinga draped with red and white garlands, with a brass kalasha and small brass vessels in front. The figure on the left holds a trident and a drum-like object, wears a red turban, and has a red-and-gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a green and yellow sari and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a smaller niche to the right holds a standing figure in orange clothing with a green backdrop. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated behind a Shivalinga-like lingam on a blue-draped pedestal. The figure on the left has a red turban, a red and gold garment, and a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a green and gold blouse and a gold necklace. Red and white garlands hang on the lingam, with brass oil lamps, a silver kalasha and small offerings on the platform. A gold arched frame and an orange cloth backdrop surround the figures, and a smaller standing murti in a green cloth stands in a side niche to the right. No people are visible.2013-06-17A photograph of a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a yellow and red draped platform before an ornate gold-framed arch with a red curtain. The seated male figure holds a trident and a drum-like object, wears a red turban and rudraksha-style beads; the female figure in green and gold sits beside him with a gold crown and necklaces. In front stands a large black shivalinga-style lingam decorated with red and white garlands, a silver yoni base and brass oil lamps on either side. A smaller standing murti in green and red stands in a side niche. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene with brass kalasha-style vessels and offerings on the floor.2013-06-17A shrine photograph of an ornate stone temple niche framed by a gold arch and red curtain. Central seated deity murti of Shiva with raised trident and a consort figure, both draped in golden-yellow and orange garments with red and white garlands. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on a platform in front. A smaller golden-yellow figure in a side niche on the right holds a garland. No living people are visible.2011-10-05Photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity figures seated on a raised platform within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a red and orange turban, a white and red garland and a jewelled necklace, and holds a damaru-like drum in one hand. The seated female figure beside him wears a red sari, a crown and a heavy pearl necklace. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold garlands. Below them is a blue and gold cloth, a silver kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps. A smaller standing figure in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, stands in a niche to the right. Gold curtains hang behind, and the setting is a stone temple with ornate carvings. The figures are statues, not living people.2013-03-07March 05 20132013-03-05September 20 20132013-09-20A stone temple shrine with an ornate gold-framed arch and green silk backdrop holds a group of deity murtis. Two central figures sit on a raised dais, one with a crown and red-orange cloth, the other with a silver crown, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers and beaded necklaces. A smaller seated murti in yellow cloth with a crown and garland sits in front. To the right, a golden niche holds a standing statue in yellow robes, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine. The statues are not living people, and no identifiable person is present.2011-11-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, depicted as a standing pair in ornate golden arch surround with a turquoise backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a crown, pink and orange sari and holds a trident. Between them a shivalinga-like form is draped with red and orange cloth, red and white garlands, and a large jewelled necklace. Oil lamps stand on either side, and a small smaller figure in orange dhoti and red-gold garland stands in a side niche on the right. Pink and red textiles and small deity figures appear at lower left.2013-02-26 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a white and red garland, and a yellow-green skirt; the figure on the right wears a tall black-and-white crown, pearl ornaments and a white and gold sari. Both are draped in marigold and red garlands. A silver kalasha stands in front of them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small offering on a tray below. No people are visible.2010-07-13A 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.2013-06-17June 21 20132013-06-21A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform under a golden arched niche with a red-orange curtain behind. The seated figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like object and wears a red crown; the figure on the right wears a golden crown and a red-and-gold sari-style garment. Both are draped in long garlands of orange and yellow marigolds. In front sits a green-cloth-covered yoni-lingam with a silver face and a kalasha-like vessel, and brass lamps and offering bowls stand on the floor. To the right, a smaller golden-arched niche holds a standing sannyasi figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, holding a small lamp. Stone pillars frame the shrine.2013-06-21