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A shrine scene centred on a dark-blue sculptural deity group under a gilded arch with a red curtain backdrop. A four-armed central figure in a red turban and white-and-gold garland holds a trident and drum-like object, seated beside a female figure in a red blouse and gold jewellery. Two standing statues flank the group: on the left a figure in an orange turban and striped orange-red garments with a rudraksha-style mala, and on the right a bearded figure in a red-and-black garment with beaded necklaces. A blue shivalinga-like form stands on a pedestal draped in purple and gold cloth, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with brass oil lamps on both sides. These are statues, not living people.

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A photograph of a shrine featuring a seated deity murti with four arms, a red crown, and a large silver-and-gold necklace, beside a female figure with a tall headdress and red-and-gold jewellery, set before a black Shiva lingam draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers. Two standing statues flank the shrine: on the left a figure in an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and orange-and-red striped clothing; on the right a figure in a leopard-print shawl with a staff and white beaded necklaces. The deity backdrop is a gold arch with a red curtain. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, and a silver kalasha-style vessel and offerings sit on a purple cloth in front. Statues are present, but no living people are visible.2014-06-16A photograph of a temple shrine interior showing a central deity murti, a gilded arch framing a pink backdrop. The central figure is a four-armed sculpture with a red crown, white and gold necklaces, and a Shiva lingam in front, draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Two standing sculptures flank the main image: a figure on the left wearing an orange turban, white and gold garlands and a saffron dhoti on a purple cloth base, and a figure on the right with a gold-coloured face, beaded necklaces and a dark leopard-print shawl over a red dhoti on an orange cloth base. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, and brass puja vessels, a kalasha and a decorated tray sit in the foreground. A small portion of a person in white with a garland appears at the lower right edge.2014-06-16August 11 20142014-08-11A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red draped backdrop within a gilded arched niche. The central Shiva figure holds a trident and has a crown and garlands; the goddess figure beside him wears jewellery and a garland. A large lingam-like form with a face is adorned with garlands and a rudraksha-style display. Two standing attendant figures flank the shrine, one in red and one in brown, both with hands raised and garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a blue cloth, offerings, a kalasha-style vessel and small bowls sit on the altar in front.2014-08-11A shrine photograph showing a gilded arched niche with a seated deity murti in red and magenta silk, holding a trident, with a crowned consort figure beside him. Two smaller standing statues flank the central pair, one in red garland and one in yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and offerings lie on the stone plinth below. A red curtain hangs at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2015-02-01A shrine niche with a central deity murti of a seated goddess-and-god pair under a gilded arch, draped in pink fabric. The central figure holds a trident and wears a red-orange crown and a large ceremonial necklace of gold and beads; a female figure beside wears a gold crown and red-green sari. Flanking them are two smaller standing figures garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands, one in a dark red top and one in dark embroidered clothing. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, with a kalasha-like vessel and offerings at the base of the platform. No living people are visible; these are statues.2015-02-01February 01 20152015-02-01September 19 20142014-09-19A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery, housing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together with a Shivalinga adorned with white garlands in front. Shiva has a crown, four arms and a snake-like ornament, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; the consort figure wears a green and gold sari, a crown and white garlands. Two attendant figures flank the shrine: one on the left in red and gold dress with a red turban, and one on the right holding his hands together in a namaskar-like gesture. A brass oil lamp stands at the left, with a blue and lavender cloth below and small offering dishes and flower decorations in front of the murti. The image is the archive's photo of a deity darshan scene with an arch frame and pooja items, with no people visible in the scene.2014-08-11August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of a richly decorated shrine showing a deity murti seated on a throne-like platform beneath a gilded arch with a teal drape behind. The central figure wears a red turban and pink garment with heavy gold necklaces and holds a ritual staff and a small object; a female figure in green and pink sits beside him wearing a jeweled crown and red-and-gold blouse. Two standing statues flank the arch: on the left a figure in orange turban and red-gold dress, on the right a figure in dark embroidered clothing with a red mala. A garland of yellow and red flowers drapes the central platform, which holds a lingam-like stone form and a small brass object, with oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel in front. Only statues appear, so no physical people are present.2014-07-25A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a central seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, decorated with garlands of marigold and white flowers. The central figure holds a trident and a hand gesture, with a red curtain behind. Two standing gilded figures flank the shrine, each wearing garlands, and brass oil lamps stand in front. A golden kalasha-like vessel with a mala sits at the base of the shrine. No physical people are visible.2017-08-16 +1 copies