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A gilded temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery holds a deity murti pair seated on a raised dais, with a small white-and-red figure in front. Garlands of pink, purple and yellow flowers hang across the figures, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine. A standing red-clad statue in a teal alcove stands at right, and a small red-robed figure sits at lower left. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and red drapery, showing seated deity murtis dressed in yellow and orange silk and adorned with garlands of purple and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small standing figure in red robes with a red head covering and beaded necklaces stands at the right in a blue-curtained niche. A small red-clad figure sits in front of the central images, with incense sticks and a brass lamp before it. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.April AF 2012A golden temple shrine niche holds large deity murti figures of a goddess and a god seated on a pink-draped throne, both with gold crowns, red and pink garments, and layered gold necklaces. The figures are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a small white seated statue in pink robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits in front. A standing figure in red clothing stands at the right side of the shrine, with brass oil lamps flanking the niche and an ornate gold arch framing the central deities against golden draped fabric.2012-02-11April 14 20122012-04-14A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-13A temple shrine niche framed by gilded arches and grey carved stone pillars. Two seated deity murti dominate: a male figure with a red turban, a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands, and a female figure with a crown and jewelled necklaces, both draped in red and green silk with pink and yellow garlands. A small linga-like form sits at their base with a rudraksha-style garland, and a kalasha and brass oil lamps stand before them.2013-03-16February 11 20122012-02-11April 14 20122012-04-14Golden shrine within a temple sanctum with a red drape behind it. Two large golden deity murti seated side by side on a throne, adorned with garlands of pink and yellow flowers, one holding a staff. Flanking brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on each side, and a small seated figure in a red robe with yellow-and-white cloth, wearing a red head cloth and gold necklaces, sits at the base in front of the throne. A standing female figure in red and gold appears at right beside a blue arched niche. The image is a photo of a shrine, with no living people visibly performing any action.2012-04-15A temple sanctum photograph centred on a large deity murti of a seated divine couple decorated with red and white garlands, a gold crown and a trident-like staff. The figures sit on a red and gold seat before a golden arched backdrop with embossed patterns. In front, a small statue of a saffron-robed sage with a turban and garland sits on an orange cloth draped over a raised altar. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like pot, offering bowls and flower arrangements stand on the altar. To the right, a smaller shrine shows another saffron-robed figure with a garland, and a woman's silhouette appears at the edge. Figures on the altar are statues or murtis, not physical people in the scene.2012-02-09April 14 20122012-04-14March 13 20132013-03-13