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Interior shrine of a stone temple with carved granite pillars and a gilded arched frame around a central deity murti seated on a golden throne with a green backdrop. The central figure wears a red and gold turban and a large crown, holding a trident-like weapon and other hand implements, with garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over the figures. In front stands a large decorated bronze or brass altar piece with a rudraksha-style necklace of beads and a garland, flanked by brass oil lamps on tall stands. Two standing attendant statues in red and gold costumes flank the shrine, one with a red turban and one with a black cap. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a seated golden deity murti flanked by garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a blue cloth draped beneath. Two standing guardian statues in red and yellow dhoti and patterned clothing stand on either side, and brass oil lamps on tall stands and a small brass lamp sit in front. A linga is decorated with a jeweled silver-gold necklace and a red-and-yellow garland, and a red cushion is placed before it. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2016-01-11September 09 20142014-09-09November 20 20142014-11-20 +2 copiesA shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a dark wooden ceiling houses a golden deity murti seated at the centre, flanked by two standing gold-and-red attendant figures. The central figure wears a blue-and-purple garment, a gold crown, and a long garland of white and orange flowers, with a magenta cloth draped below. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small brass vessel sits near the base. No people are visible.2014-10-13A photograph of a shrine interior with a gilded arched frame and a green backdrop. At the centre, a deity murti in an orange-and-red crown sits on a purple cushioned seat, adorned with heavy gold necklaces, marigold garlands in yellow and magenta, and a dense mala. Flanking figures stand with garlands: one on the left in red and gold clothing, one on the right with a crown and a raised hand, and a figure on the far right in a white garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the front with a kalasha-style vessel and a plate of marigolds, a red cloth and an orange cloth on the floor. No living people are visible.2014-09-09October 03 20132013-10-03September 19 20142014-09-19August 16 20172017-08-16 +2 copiesA 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.2014-06-16A temple shrine with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-like figures seated on a raised platform framed by an ornate gilded arch. The central murti wears a red and yellow head-cloth, a heavy beaded necklace and thick garlands, with a tall decorated crown-like headdress and a trident in one hand. Flanking figures stand with hands in anjali, wearing orange and maroon dhoti cloths, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and yellow marigold garlands. Brass kalasha-style oil lamps, a tray of offerings and a white cloth sit on the floor before the murti, with a saffron cloth and yellow flower garlands arranged on the platform. The statues are clearly sculptures, and no living people are visible.2014-09-30A 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 shrine with a deity murti group seated on a red-draped throne-like platform within a gilded arch. The central figure is a seated Shiva-form murti with matted hair and a trident-like object, flanked by a female consort figure. Two standing attendant statues in red and brown dress with garlands stand on each side. In front, a Shiva linga is decorated with white garlands and rudraksha malas, with a kalasha-style offering and a small decorated altar. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides of the open-sided shrine. No physical people are visible.2014-08-12