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A photograph of a shrine dressed for worship. Two golden-faced statues in saffron and orange clothing stand behind a central object, one wearing an orange turban and holding a staff-like implement, the other with matted hair and a rudraksha-style necklace. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers drape over the statues and a large central form with a tilak, orange cloth and a bead necklace. In front, a white sculpted figure seated in orange robes with gold beaded necklaces receives flower garlands, beside a brass lamp. The statues and figures are not physical people, and no living person is visible.

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A decorated shrine under a stone canopy shows large golden statues of two seated figures in orange robes and orange turbans, one holding a trident-like staff. Between them sits a golden shivalinga-style form decorated with a white and red garland. Multicoloured marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, purple, red and white drape the central structure. Two smaller seated figures in orange robes and turbans are placed at the front, each with garlands, beside a brass lamp and silver offering vessel. Orange and white drapes and bamboo poles frame the scene. These are sculptures, not living people.A photograph of an outdoor shrine decorated with orange and white drapes and garlanded with marigold-and-white flower strings. Two large golden-brown statues stand behind a central Shiva-linga altar draped in flowers; the statue on the left wears an orange turban and holds a damaru-like instrument, and the statue on the right wears an orange garment and a tall dark cap. In the foreground, two seated figures in saffron-orange robes with orange head wraps sit before the altar, one with hands raised in blessing. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the base, and green trees frame the open-air setting.December 27 20072007-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20072007-12-27December 31 20102010-12-31December 16 20102010-12-16A photograph of a large decorated tableau at a temple, with two painted deity figures standing above a central pedestal. The upper figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown, layered white beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a purple and gold sari, a tall crown and bangles. Between them a central form is draped in orange and garlanded with yellow, red, white and green flower strands, with a gold-trimmed kalasha-like crown element. In the foreground, a white seated statue in orange robes wears a white flower garland. Yellow marigold garlands frame the arch, with brass oil lamps on either side and a golden deity murti on the right. The backdrop is painted yellow with blue clouds and red-orange geometric patterns.2008-01-01A photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated stage, lit at night. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Beside him a female figure wears a golden-orange sari, a white floral garland and a bejewelled necklace. The pair is draped with long strands of yellow, orange, white and pink flower garlands, and a large floral mandala-like arrangement of marigold and rose petals covers the base. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower corners, and a background of maroon and red cloth hangs behind the stone pillars.2007-12-10A decorated deity murti pair seated on an elevated throne-like platform under a gilded arch. The two figures wear saffron-orange garments and gold jewellery, one holding a trident, the other a small object in hand. Dense garlands of yellow, purple, white and green flowers frame the arch and drape over a large lingam-form murti in front, which is adorned with a silver-embellished necklace and sits on a golden base. A purple satin cloth lies behind the seated figures, and white cloth covers a side table. No living people are visible.2010-12-27A richly decorated temple shrine dominated by a dark stone linga draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, green leaves and white blossoms with blue stone inlays. Behind it stand two gilded deity statues: one with an orange turban and rudraksha beads, and a taller one wearing a crown and a long black braid, both adorned with garlands and gold jewellery. A gold-colored metal bowl and rudraksha mala hang at the base of the linga. In the lower foreground a white marble statue of a woman in a purple sari with hands folded in prayer stands before the shrine. Purple and pink fabric drapes the scene.2011-12-06January 01 20082008-01-01March 22 20082008-03-22