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Photograph of a temple shrine under a corrugated roof, with a stone structure framing a gilded arch and red curtains. Inside the arch stand two gold-decorated deity murti, one with a trident and garlands of marigolds and multicolour flowers, beside a consort figure. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red border stands in the foreground facing the shrine. Above, a blue-painted niche shows a seated deity pair with raised hand, and white bulls and small attendant figures flank the top. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine.

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A photograph of a temple shrine under a corrugated roof. A priest with a shaved head, wearing a white dhoti and a gold necklace, raises an oil lamp toward a gilded deity murti decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. The shrine has a red-and-gold canopy, red curtains on the sides, and golden lamp stands. Above, a painted arched niche shows a two-figure deity with a bull in the niche above.2010-10-01December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple pavilion with grey carved pillars and red curtains. At the centre sits a golden deity murti of a seated divine couple, adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands, with a golden shiva lingam in front. Brass oil lamps and ritual vessels stand on the stone platform, and a devotee in an orange robe bends in the lower right foreground.2010-06-18October 01 20102010-10-01October 01 20102010-10-01A stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars holds two painted deity murtis under an arched golden frame, one wearing an orange crown and the other a tall crown, both garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. A bald priest in a white dhoti and white vest sits on the platform, facing the murtis and waving a flame lamp near a marigold-garlanded throne bearing a small saffron-robed figure. Brass plates, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings lie on the ledge, with orange curtains draped at the sides and foliage behind. A visible puja and aarti in a temple setting.2010-12-16February 24 20132013-02-24A barefoot person in saffron-orange robes bows deeply at the stone base of an open temple shrine. Behind them, a golden-framed altar holds a deity murti of Shiva with Parvati, the figures dressed in red cloth and decorated with yellow and purple garlands, with a silver-toned lingam and brass oil lamps set before them. Stone pillars carved with reliefs frame the shrine, a red curtain hangs at the right, and a small black pillar stands with flowers.2010-09-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red silk drapes. Two gilded deity murtis sit within, adorned with yellow and magenta flower garlands; the seated figure wears a red-and-orange headdress. A white dhoti-draped pedestal and small brass lamps, pots and a plate of offerings sit in front. A standing figure in orange robes with a maroon border, back to the camera and bare-shouldered, stands facing the shrine. No clear appearance-based a person candidate is identifiable from the back view, so the role is given as a devotee in orange robes.2011-02-11A temple shrine with a carved grey stone enclosure and golden arch framing a red curtain behind two deity murtis, one holding a ceremonial item, adorned with marigold garlands and jewelry. In front, a priest with a shaved head, wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a sacred thread, stands with his back to the camera, facing the shrine. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the stone platform below, with a glass door and a red-painted pole at left.2013-09-21February 11 20112011-02-11A person in an orange sleeveless garment with a draped orange lower wrap stands with back to the camera, facing a shrine. Golden deity murti of a seated couple with a crown, adorned with yellow and red garlands, sit on a golden throne-like seat with a silver-and-gold lingam-shaped form before them and a pink cloth. Brass oil lamps (deepa) and small ritual vessels stand on the stone platform; a tall brass lamp stands in the foreground. Red and maroon drapery frames the arched gold-framed niche in a carved grey stone temple.2010-06-18