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A dimly lit temple shrine shows two seated deity murtis decorated with flower garlands, one in a red and gold crown and red garments holding a staff, the other in a dark crown and red dress. Between them stands a Shiva lingam wrapped in garlands, with brass oil lamps on stands flanking the shrine and a smaller figure in red at the base. Carved stone pillars and an arched gold-framed niche surround the shrine, with a teal backdrop and orange cloth hangings at the sides. No physical people are visible.

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July 17 20112011-07-17A dimly lit temple shrine photographed as a photo of a sanctum. Two seated deity murti figures sit side by side on a raised platform beneath a gilded arch framed by marigold garlands. The figures wear red and white garments, layered necklaces, and crowns or headdresses, and one holds a ceremonial staff. Smaller figures in red stand at the sides, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Orange and red drapes hang on the pillars.2011-07-17A temple shrine photographed in dim lighting, with a central deity murti seated on a throne under a gold arch. The figure wears a red and gold crown, layered bead necklaces, and red-and-white draped garments, and holds ritual objects in raised hands. Garlands of orange and white flowers frame the arch and deity. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha-like vessel sits at the centre, and red curtains hang to the sides. A smaller seated figure in red appears at the lower left, and a bead mala drapes down the centre. No living person is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2011-07-17July 17 20112011-07-17January 24 20132013-01-24November 06 20112011-11-06A temple-style shrine photographed in a hall with blue-lit stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, one with a crown and trident-like weapon and one in red and gold garments, both draped in marigold and yellow-green garlands and framed by a gilded arch. In front, a seated figure in an orange-brown cloth and white dhoti with gold border sits on a raised peetha, with a vessel of offerings and brass lamps arranged around. Potted green plants and pink flowers flank the altar. The two deity figures are statues, not living people, and no one else is visibly present.2010-07-28 +1 copiesNovember 20 20112011-11-20A richly decorated shrine at night showing a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati form, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a gold arch above. Behind them hang red drapes, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated priest in white ritual cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and gold headpiece sits on a dais with a brass vessel, performing worship. Small floral arrangements and offerings frame the altar. No people other than the priest are visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing Shiva and Parvati pair, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, silver ornaments and a gold crown. Lit brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated figure in orange and white cloth, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a golden headpiece, sits on a platform with brass vessels and flower decorations. Red and orange drapery hangs behind the shrine within carved stone pillars.2010-07-28 +1 copiesA night photograph of a shrine niche in a stone temple-style structure, where two deity murtis are seated on a raised platform. Both figures wear red garments and are heavily garlanded with red, yellow and orange flower strings, with marigold and white floral garlands. The central figure wears a tall red-and-gold crown, and the figure beside it holds a staff-like implement. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the platform, and a small offering tray sits in front. A golden arch frames the shrine, with a smaller decorated niche to the right. No living people are visible.2011-11-06A night photograph of a stone-pillared open mandapa with a raised platform holding two deity murtis seated side by side on a throne. Both figures wear ornate crowns, gold jewellery and garlands; the seated figure on the left has a crown with a red and gold ornament, and a decorated kalasha or ornamental pot stands in front. Red, pink and orange silk drapes fall over the seat, with long green, red and white garlands framing the figures. Lighting is warm and spot-lit against a dark background, and the carved pillars and ceiling are visible. No people are present.