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A shrine photograph showing a golden-arched niche with a red backdrop holding a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident and wearing a golden crown and ornate necklaces, Parvati in a teal and gold sari, both draped in red and white flower garlands. A black shivalingam stands on a dark stone yoni peetha before them. Two live women stand at the left edge in orange and pink attire, and two statues of men in saffron turbans and red garlands flank the right side beside tall brass oil lamps.

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July 06 20172017-07-06Golden statues of a deity form and consort stand in a temple shrine, with a Shiva lingam on a black peetha base in front. The central figure holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument, wears a red-and-gold garment and heavy gold and white floral garlands, while the consort in green and gold sits beside him. Two smaller golden devotee figures in orange and red attire with yellow and red garlands flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. A red curtain and ornate gold arch frame the scene. A small figure of a devotee with a shaved head is seen from behind in the foreground, facing the shrine.2017-08-02July 09 20092009-07-09December 13 20172017-12-13March 23 20162016-03-23July 09 20102010-07-09October 05 20142014-10-05Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind a pair of painted deity murtis: one male figure with blue skin, a red turban-style crown, a mace-like object raised in one hand and a yellow dhoti, and a female figure in red-orange sari with a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Between them stands a large silver-toned Shiva lingam-form object on a golden base wrapped with red and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. A small seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits in the lower foreground, and a dimly visible seated figure sits at the far right beside a small red-cushioned throne. Stone pillars frame the scene. No people are clearly standing in the shrine area as physical attendees.2010-07-09Inside a temple shrine framed by a gold-leaf arch and red curtains, two deity murtis are seated on a golden pedestal. The figure on the left holds a staff or trident and wears a red crown, a white pearl necklace and a yellow-and-orange garment. The figure on the right wears a white shimmering sari and a jewelled crown. Between them stands a golden lingam bearing a yellow and red flower garland and a decorated top. Garlands of red and yellow marigolds drape the figures and pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and small brass puja vessels and a small figure in orange and white sit in the foreground.2010-07-13A temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a seated deity murti in a red-orange turban and crown, holding a trident and a damaru-like object, with a female consort beside him in a green sari and pearl necklaces. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands and wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A large orange-clad figure. No living people are visible; the scene is a sculpted murti shrine.2014-09-16A photograph of a shrine inside a temple, framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapes. Two deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit on a gold pedestal with yellow and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and jewelled necklaces. Shiva's image wears a crown and a red turban. A gold lingam-shaped vessel with a lamp stands at the centre, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A small figure in white and orange clothing with flower garlands sits at the base of the pedestal.2010-07-13A temple shrine with gilded arches and red curtains frames a group of painted statues. At centre, a seated deity murti with a trident and a crown is joined by a consort wearing a blue sari and garlands. A silver linga stands in front, draped with marigold garlands. Two standing statues flank the shrine, each wearing garlands, ornate necklaces and turbans, with brass oil lamps beside them. Small brass stands hold offerings, and a golden canopy hangs above the central figures.2017-09-21