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A photograph of a shrine altar with a large backdrop printed with a banyan-tree forest scene. Behind a central throne, a painted or printed image of a seated deity with a crescent and trident-like staff, shown with a female consort in orange and gold dress, is framed by garlands of yellow, white, red and black. Three wooden deity murti with large round eyes sit on a white cloth in front, decorated with orange, red and white flower garlands. Flower bouquets stand in brass vases at the sides. No physical people are visible.

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July 09 20092009-07-09A shrine scene with a large central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red-draped throne-like platform, surrounded by garlands of yellow and pink flowers. Shiva's figure wears an orange turban and a white-and-gold garment, holding a trident; the female figure wears a red and white dress with a gold crown. Two standing guardian figures flank the arch: one on the left in a red cap and tiger-striped garment, one on the right in a brown robe with a red sash. Brass oil lamps and a small Ganesha figure sit in the foreground. Gold-framed arch and red fabric backdrop. Statues only; no living people are present.2014-09-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a central seated deity murti in a red and orange setting, flanked by two standing murtis. The central figure wears a tall orange turban, a crown, layered beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like weapon in one raised hand. A female figure with long hair, bright garlands and jewelry sits beside it. On the left a painted figure in striped tiger-print garment and a red turban stands, and on the right a figure in red dhoti holds a palm raised in blessing. A tall garland of yellow and pink flowers drapes the central seat, with a kalasha-like crown set before it. Brass oil lamps and a small ganesha murti sit on the floor in front, with a tiger-pattern cloth and small offerings.2014-09-02December 25 20072007-12-25A decorated shrine photograph showing three ornately adorned murti figures in front of a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. The central figure wears a tall crown with a tilak and a heavy jewelled chest ornament, flanked by two smaller figures in ornate crowns and ornaments. All three are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and gold chains. Below sits a green silk cloth with small metal figurines, brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, and scattered flowers on a tray. Pink and purple cloth hangs at the right. This is a photograph of deity murtis and temple decoration, not of people.2016-03-06 +1 copiesDecember 26 20072007-12-26A temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a painted or sculpted two-armed deity pair seated on a high throne, both with crowns, large earrings and multi-strand white and red beaded necklaces. The figure on the left holds a trident-like ceremonial staff and raises a hand, while the figure on the right holds a flower garland. Behind them hangs a deep orange-red curtain. A tall lingam-like form in the centre is draped in red and pink flower garlands and rudraksha beads, with a kalasha-like base and a white peetha beneath. At right, a smaller deity statue in a green-curtained niche wears a red and white garland. Pink and white flowers lie on the floor and a yellow cloth covers a box at left. Ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2013-09-20Inside a temple shrine, a pair of deity murtis stands in a gilded arched niche decorated with multi-coloured garlands of marigolds and white flowers. The taller figure wears an orange turban and a crown, and a gold necklace, and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure beside wears a pink and gold sari. Below them a white-draped seat or peetha is decorated with a garland, with a small orange-clad figure seated before it. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a white-clothed table holds flowers. Red curtains hang along the walls and carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2008-03-22April 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with statues rather than living people: a central Shiva lingam draped with red and orange garlands sits before an ornate golden arch, flanked by a seated deity pair in a rich golden and jewelled setting. Standing statues on either side wear orange-brown robes, jewellery and white and yellow flower garlands; the right-hand figure has a long beard and a saffron turban. Two smaller figures and a pink-draped image stand at the base, with brass bowls and flower petals on a marble platform. A red curtain forms the backdrop.2020-03-13December 22 20162016-12-22A photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated stage, lit at night. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Beside him a female figure wears a golden-orange sari, a white floral garland and a bejewelled necklace. The pair is draped with long strands of yellow, orange, white and pink flower garlands, and a large floral mandala-like arrangement of marigold and rose petals covers the base. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower corners, and a background of maroon and red cloth hangs behind the stone pillars.2007-12-10