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A 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.

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A 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.2014-11-28Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red cushioned peetha, draped in deep blue and purple garments and wrapped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers. A dark shiva lingam stands in front, decorated with white and red flower garlands. Two men stand at left: one in a reddish-brown dhoti and shawl, the other in a white dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala and spectacles, holding hands with the first in ritual greeting. Brass lamp stands flank the scene, and a small golden figure and a kalasha sit on the black pedestal below. Lamps and a golden figure of a devotee appear at right.2014-11-28November 28 20142014-11-28Photograph of a temple shrine dominated by a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red cloth-draped platform before a black shivalinga. The murti wears a red turban with a crescent, gold necklaces, and is garlanded with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Two priests stand at left: one in a maroon-red dhoti with a gold border, the other in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and bare chest, holding a small object in his hands. Gold attendant figures flank the shrine and brass oil lamps stand at the edges. Small offerings and a figure are in the foreground.2014-11-28November 28 20142014-11-28A 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 20142014-11-28A 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.2014-11-28November 28 20142014-11-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-and-red deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red cloth-draped throne, garlanded with marigolds in yellow, red and purple. A Shiva lingam sits in front, with brass lamps on either side. Two priests stand before the shrine: one in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, the other in saffron-orange cloth with a shaved head, offering ritual items. A third figure is partly visible behind them. Flowers and garlands frame the whole altar.2014-11-28November 28 20142014-11-28