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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large golden-hued deity murtis under a golden arch against a green drape. The left figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha and bead necklaces and holds a damaru-like hand drum; the right figure wears a tall crown, white and red garlands and a blue garment. A central lingam-like form is decorated with white flower garlands, rudraksha and a purple cloth. In the foreground a woman in orange robes sits cross-legged before the altar with a reading sheet, with brass vessels and offering pots at her side. To the right stands a smaller statue in a blue niche, wearing an orange garment and rudraksha mala with a raised hand.

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August 02 20132013-08-02A shrine scene with a large golden arch framing two painted deity murtis, one with an orange turban and trident-like weapon and one wearing a gold crown, both with garlands and gold ornaments, seated before a green draped backdrop. In front, a shaved-headed man in orange-red robes sits cross-legged at a puja platform, hands folded in a devotional gesture, beside brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, flower garlands and a red-and-white cloth. A smaller figure in an orange robe with a red garland stands in a side niche. Grey stone pillars with carvings frame the open pavilion.2013-05-24A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large grouping of deity murtis, a seated figure with a tall orange-red turban and one hand raised holding a trident and a drum-like object, seated beside a consort figure in red and orange draped clothing with a crown and layered gold necklaces. The pair sit on a pink-draped pedestal before a teal curtain and gold arch, with a kalasha, flower garlands and a red cloth-covered altar in front. A smaller standing devotee statue in orange and red stands at right beside a brass lamp. A man in saffron robes sits in front at lower left, facing the murtis with his head shaved, offering ritual worship. Brass oil lamps and offering plates surround the altar.2013-05-13A temple shrine photograph showing two large deity murtis with four arms, one holding a trident-like weapon, both adorned with red and yellow garlands, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and orange-and-blue draped skirts, set before a green curtain within an ornate golden arch. Between them stands a silver peetha-style pedestal draped in red and white cloth with a decorated stone linga-like form, garlanded in red and yellow flowers. A shaved-headed priest in a maroon robe sits at lower left, tending offerings and brass vessels, with oil lamps on tall stands. A smaller standing murti in a green-draped niche at right wears orange clothing and a crown-like headdress.2013-06-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands, wearing a crown, holding a sword and other implements, with a smaller figure and a seated figure below. Green curtains frame the shrine, with ornate gold arch and grey stone pillars carved with figures. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and offerings sit on the platform. A person with long dark hair wearing an orange cloth stands at the lower right, facing the shrine in worship. The person's face is not visible and no identity is established.2012-04-28September 10 20132013-09-10A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch framing two large deity figures in front of green drapery. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a red-beaded garland and holds a conch and other attributes. The figure beside it wears a silver crown and a red shawl over blue. A woman in an orange sari sits cross-legged on the floor at lower left, facing an altar with white flower garlands, a kalasha-like pot, brass vessels, and a purple cloth. On the right, a small blue-curtained niche holds a statue of a standing figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads, hands raised.2013-08-15A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-style structure with grey carved stone pillars and a red cloth hanging at left. Two large deity murtis stand behind a green curtain and blue skirt, with gold-framed arches, one with a jewelled crown and garlands of red and yellow flowers. A small central idol draped in yellow-and-red garlands sits on a brass-trimmed platform. At right, a standing figure in orange robes, a red headdress and a rudraksha-style necklace stands beside a brass lamp. At lower left, a young shaven-headed man in orange robes sits cross-legged before a brass stand, reading a book beside a brass lamp and offerings.2013-06-29May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesAugust 03 20132013-08-03 +1 copiesA shrine scene with large painted statues of a deity pair on a raised dais beneath a golden arch with a turquoise backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum; the companion figure wears a tall gold crown and red-orange sari. A linga stands centrally, garlanded with white flowers and draped with a red cloth, with a brass kalasha above it. A small statue of a woman in orange stands in a side niche. In front, a seated person in saffron robes with a shaved head performs worship with brass lamps and offerings, and a carved stone temple facade frames the scene.2013-05-13April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copies