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Inside a temple shrine, a large golden-framed alcove holds a pair of deity murtis seated on a dais draped in red and white. The central figure wears a red crown, ornate gold jewellery and a long white garment with a green and purple cloth beneath, and a golden chariot-like arch frames them. A garland of yellow and red flowers hangs across the murti, and a metal kalasha, brass pots, a plantain and offerings sit before the dais. To the left, a young shaven-headed priest in an orange cloth with white tilak marks and rudraksha malas sits cross-legged, writing or reading from a book beside a brass oil lamp. Brass lamps stand on either side, and a blue-curtained side shrine holds another small garlanded figure.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed throne before an orange-red drape. The left figure holds a trident-like staff and small hand implement, and the right figure wears a tall crown; both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers and wear ornate jewellery. A smaller carved deity figure in front wears an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, with bananas and small brass vessels as offerings. At left, a young shaven-headed priest in an orange cloth with rudraksha mala and white sacred markings sits cross-legged, performing puja. A blue-draped niche with a figure appears at right.2013-07-05A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a red curtain behind a pair of large deity murtis seated on a raised platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A priest in orange robes with rudraksha beads and white painted markings sits at the lower left, reading or chanting over an open book beside brass oil lamps and brass vessels with offerings of bananas. A smaller blue-clad murti stands on a small pedestal in front, and an additional shrine with a blue curtain is visible at right. The scene appears to be a puja at a temple shrine.2013-07-05Inside a gilded temple shrine, a large pair of deity murti stand together with a red-orange backdrop: the figure on the left has four arms, red face and a crown and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a tall crown and a chain of beads. Both wear garlands of red and yellow flowers and white dhotis with coloured borders. In front, a seated kalasha-like brass vessel and a small smaller murti are decorated with garlands. A young boy in an orange robe and rudraksha mala kneels at a brass plate of offerings, with oil lamps and bananas nearby, performing puja. A second, smaller shrine on the right holds a seated murti in a blue niche with a garland. No a person candidate is visible.2013-07-05A temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The central figure holds a trident and other implements and wears a red crown with a garland of red and yellow flowers. The female figure beside him wears a golden crown and jewelled necklaces with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a kalasha and puja vessels sit before the murtis. A young priest in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala and white sandalwood markings on his forehead sits at left beside a brass lamp. Red and gold drapery and carved grey stone pillars surround the shrine.2013-07-05July 05 20132013-07-05A 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.2013-07-03A 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.2013-03-15July 13 20132013-07-13March 20 20132013-03-20A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-framed arch and orange drapery. Two large deity murtis stand behind a central peetha, one with a crown and multiple arms holding a trident and drum-like object, the other adorned with gold necklaces and flower garlands. A seated priest in orange-red dhoti with a saffron shawl and sandalwood markings on his arms sits at lower left, performing puja with hands together near brass vessels, bells and lamps. A small standing figure in a green garment is at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of orange and white flowers drape the central figure. Brass lamps and pots sit on the floor in front.2013-03-13July 07 20132013-07-07September 19 20132013-09-19