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A photograph of a golden shrine arch framing a deity murti pair: a gold-faced figure in an orange turban and crown holds a trident, damaru-like drum and sword, beside a seated consort in red silk and jewelled crown, both draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands against green gold-spangled curtains. In front, a dark stone murti wrapped in an orange cloth, with a snake hood and garlands, sits on a silver-trimmed base, while a small white figurine in orange robes with folded hands sits at lower left beside a brass oil lamp and a bowl. No physical people are visible.

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A lit gold-framed shrine niche with a green draped backdrop holds two large painted deity murtis, a male figure in orange and red with a gold crown and trident-like staff, and a female figure in orange with a tall crown and garlands, seated on a pedestal. In front stands a dark shivalinga-like object decorated with red and white flower garlands. A smaller standing figure in orange cloth with garlands stands at the right. No living people are visible.2013-10-08A photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold arch with a green brocade backdrop. Two golden deity murtis stand side by side: the male figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure on the right wears a blue sari, pearl necklace and a jeweled crown, both garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front, a dark rounded linga with a cobra hood and orange cloth is decorated with pearl necklaces and a flower garland. Below, a small purple-robed seated figure with hands folded in namaskar sits on an orange-and-red draped altar with brass lamps and vessels in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-10-01October 16 20132013-10-16September 27 20112011-09-27October 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated in a gilded arched shrine against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one hand, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right has long dark hair, a crown-like ornament, and orange garments. Both are draped in pink rose and marigold garlands, and a blue cloth covers the lower dais. In front, a small white statue in orange robes with a red turban sits on a pink cloth, and a gold pedestal holds a rudraksha-adorned linga-like form. No physical people are visible.2011-09-12September 19 20112011-09-19December 28 20112011-12-28A temple shrine photograph showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair: a standing male figure in a saffron-orange turban and ornate white and gold necklaces holds a trident-like staff, beside a female figure in a blue choli and red-and-gold skirt wearing a crown and garlands. Between them sits a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like altar with orange cloth and garlands of white and red-orange flowers. Green drapes hang behind, and a smaller side niche holds a statue in purple robes with folded hands.2011-10-01October 15 20132013-10-15November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a gilded shrine niche holding an ornate deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure, both with gold-toned bodies, flower garlands in red and orange, and layered pearl-style necklaces. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears an orange sari and a tall crown. A lingam-shaped form sits centrally on a black peetha with garlands draped across it. A small standing figure in a red garment and red headwear with folded hands appears at the right edge, and purple and green drapes frame the shrine.2013-09-13