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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by carved stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand together in the centre, one with a tall orange crown and a trident-like staff, the other with a gold crown and flowing orange sari, both draped in garlands and wearing ornate jewellery. Below them sits a smaller murti with a white garland and a red cloth. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel stand on the platform, with flower and fruit offerings nearby. A green curtain hangs behind, and a standing figure in an orange sari stands at the right side. No physical people are prominent; the figures are sculpted statues.

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A temple shrine photographed from the front, with two large sculpted deity murtis seated side by side under a gold-framed arch with an orange-gold drape behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a drum-like object, and has a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and a white and red garment with red garlands. A small green-clad figure with a rudraksha mala and orange clothing stands in a side niche. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with garlands of red and yellow flowers and a tray of offerings and a kalasha-like object in front. The stone pillars are carved with reliefs and a dove emblem appears at the top left.2013-06-13A shrine niche of carved stone with a gold-framed arch and orange curtain shows a pair of large deity murti statues. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident, and the right figure wears a tall ornate crown, both adorned with heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and red-and-white garlands. Between them sits a sculpted lingam with a red and white garland, flanked by brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel and offerings on the stone floor. A smaller standing statue in an arched green-curtained alcove on the right wears orange and white robes. There are no living people in the scene.2013-06-13A shrine inside a stone temple with gold-framed arch and orange curtain. Two large seated deity murti, one in orange and red with a red turban and trident, the other in yellow and blue with a crown and jewelled necklaces, sit behind a central lingam-like form draped in red, garlanded with white flowers and set on a red-covered pedestal with a silver seat. Brass oil lamps and ritual vessels stand on the platform. To the right, a standing figure in saffron-red clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace stands in a green-curtained niche; this is a statue, not a physical person. No physical people are present.2013-06-05May 13 20122012-05-13May 09 20122012-05-09Photo of an ornate stone shrine with a golden arched niche framing a large statue group. Two deity figures sit side by side on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident, and the figure on the right wears a tall crown and a long red garland. Between them stands a black linga draped with red and green cloth and a flower garland. Brass oil lamps (deepams) stand on either side, with brass vessels, flowers and a small offering plate in front. A smaller standing statue of a figure in orange and a green cloth backdrop stands in a side niche. The carved pillars of the temple surround the scene.2013-06-13A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate stone arch and golden frame. Two large painted deity murtis sit on a raised pink-and-purple dais, one with a red turban and rudraksha-style beaded garlands, the other with a tall crown and red-and-green garments, both decorated with marigold garlands. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits cross-legged at the lower left, tending puja items on a purple cloth. Brass lamps and offerings are arranged in front, and a standing figure in an orange-and-yellow garment with a marigold garland stands to the right. No a person candidate is visibly present; the figures are statues or painted murtis.2013-05-18A shrine of sculpted deity murtis set in a stone niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green backdrop. At centre, a figure with a red turban, a trident in one hand and rudraksha-style beads, seated with a consort in pink and red garments, both adorned with marigold garlands and ornate necklaces. A lingam-shaped form in front is decorated with garlands and a silver-patterned cloth. Flanking statues of attendants in red garments and gold necklaces stand on either side, with brass oil lamps on pedestals and a small Ganesha figure at lower left. The scene is a statue installation, not living people.2014-09-01A gilded shrine inside a stone temple shows two large painted statues of a male and female deity seated side by side under an ornate golden arch with a gold curtain behind them. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a blue cloth, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a yellow skirt, a gold crown and ornate necklaces. In front stand a red-draped throne-like seat, brass oil lamps, a kalasha and puja vessels with flowers. To the right, a smaller gilded niche holds a standing statue in a green-backed alcove. No living people are visible.2013-06-09 +1 copiesA temple shrine with granite pillars and gold-framed arches draped in orange cloth. Two large sculpted deity murti stand in the centre, one in red headdress and blue-pink dhoti with a trident, the other in a crown with gold armlets. A seated orange-clad priest with white body markings sits in front of an orange-draped peetha bearing a kalasha and garlands of red and white flowers. Oil lamps, brass vessels and offerings are arranged on the floor. A smaller figure in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at right, appearing to be a statue. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable as a living person, so the seated priest is described by role only.2013-05-20A 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.2013-03-13April 24 20122012-04-24