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A temple shrine with a seated Shiva and Parvati deity murti dressed in red and purple silks, garlanded with marigolds and multicolour flower strings, backed by a floral arch. A standing priest in an orange-red dhoti with a bare upper body bends over a bronze lamp-like object near a black lingam-like stone base strung with a white garland. Two lamp stands, small metal figures and a deity murti in the lower foreground complete the scene.

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November 28 20142014-11-28A priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl stands before a richly decorated murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red and gold throne-like pedestal. The central deity figures wear gold crowns, gold necklaces and garlands of marigolds in yellow, red and purple, with a lingam garlanded in white flowers in front. The priest reaches toward the figures holding a ritual object while a woman in orange clothing sits with her back to the camera at lower right. Two flanking attendant statues in gold and garlands stand on either side, and oil lamps and small brass figures sit at the base.2014-11-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti pair seated on a red-draped platform, one figure holding a trident and the other with a raised hand, both wearing gold crowns, heavy gold necklaces and dark ornate garments. The image is framed by a dense arch of marigold and red flower garlands. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and bare chest stands at the front, adjusting or offering a garland beside a black stone base, with brass oil lamps on either side. Two smaller golden attendant statues flank the shrine, and a small figure in orange stands at the base. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living person is seated on the shrine.2014-11-28November 28 20142014-11-28November 28 20142014-11-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated god with a trident in one hand and a golden figure in royal dress beside him, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. A black stone shivalingam sits on a red-draped altar in front with a small brass figure and a kalasha. Two standing priests in the foreground: one in white dhoti and a black beaded mala holds a folded white cloth, the other in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala holds a white cloth to his face. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and garlanded stone pillars frame the scene. A green banana leaf hangs at the left edge.2014-11-28November 28 20142014-11-28A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a red-draped throne, decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, gold ornaments and beaded necklaces. Two priests stand before the shrine: one in a red-orange dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, holding a small silver vessel, and a younger man in a white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, offering something at the altar. Brass oil lamps stand at the corners, a small golden figure and a small orange-draped figure sit at the base, and a tiered brass lamp is on the floor.2014-11-28A temple shrine decorated with marigold and rose garlands and yellow-and-red flower festoons frames a pair of golden deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped platform. The central figure wears a red turban with a crescent, a rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces; the figure beside wears a gold crown and gold jewellery, and the right-hand figure stands with a raised hand. A standing priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a paper, while a second priest in a rust-red dhoti stands at left. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, with a small figure and a kalasha offering at the base.2014-11-28A priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl stands at the lower left of a shrine, bending forward to offer a flower garland over a black Shivalinga set on a dark stone yoni pedestal. Behind the linga, large golden-bodied murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit on a red cloth-draped dais, Shiva wearing a red turban with a crescent emblem, a trident held in his raised hand and gold necklaces, Parvati in a purple sari with a gold crown and ornaments. Dense garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in red, yellow, orange and purple frame the scene. Flanking murtis stand on either side, with garlanded gold figures and a brass lamp stand at the right edge. The shrine is ornate stone with carved pillars. The photograph is a temple abhishekam or puja setting, with no living audience visible.2014-11-28November 28 20142014-11-28A temple shrine photograph showing a priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl pouring liquid over a dark black stone lingam on a raised black pedestal. Behind it, a large ornate deity murti of a seated couple wearing gold crowns, gold jewellery and garlands sits on a red cloth-covered throne, with a golden trident-like weapon at the side. Flanking figures on either side are dressed with garlands in red, yellow and purple flowers, and a standing attendant in white dhoti stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small brass figurine sits in the foreground. Garlands of marigolds and roses frame the arch above.2014-11-28