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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.

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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.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 20072007-12-27July 15 20112011-07-15Two gilded, life-size murti figures seated together on a purple satin-draped platform in a temple setting, framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a golden trident and wears a rudraksha mala and ceremonial jewellery. The figure on the right wears a black cap with an orange garment and a heavy silver and gold necklace, and holds a small object in the raised hand. A decorated golden arch and red curtains frame the scene, with a brass lamp stand at the lower right. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-27A 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.2007-12-10December 27 20072007-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 31 20102010-12-31December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesAn outdoor shrine pavilion with orange and red drapes hung on stone pillars under trees. Central on a raised red-and-orange platform sit two large painted murti statues of seated figures with gold-and-orange faces, one in an orange turban and one with long dark hair, both adorned with long garlands of white flowers and purple and yellow blooms. Between them sits a large decorated heart-shaped form with a garland. In front on the platform, two smaller seated figures, each with an orange head covering and orange robes, are garlanded with white and magenta flower garlands. Brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels rest on the platform in front. The two front figures appear to be statues of seated sannyasi figures rather than living people. No living people are visible. +1 copiesA 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.2010-12-27December 31 20102010-12-31