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Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair under an ornate golden arch, with an orange-clothed figure seated at right. In front stands a black shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-pitha, flanked by a golden standing figure at right and a small white seated figure in front. A man in an orange shawl with a garland stands at left, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands at centre-left holding offerings, consistent with ritual worship such as abhishekam or puja. Brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels surround the altar, with carved stone pillars framing the scene.

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December 28 20112011-12-28Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large gilded metal murti of a seated deity couple, the male figure with four arms and a crown, the female with a crown, both draped in orange cloth, with a black stone shivalinga on a black pedestal in front. A gold standing figure stands at right beside a golden arch, and a small white stone figure of a seated sage sits at the base. In the foreground a young man in saffron-orange robes stands at left facing the shrine, and a bald man in white dhoti with bare upper body and folded hands stands behind him, appearing to perform worship. Ritual vessels and brass items are on a side table. Ornate carved pillars frame the scene.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28Interior of a temple shrine with gilded arches and carved stone pillars. Two large golden deity murtis sit side by side on a pedestal, one with four arms holding ritual objects and one in an orange cloth. In front, a dark stone shivalinga is placed on a stone yoni base, with a small white marble seated figure nearby and a golden standing statue at right. A young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, hands near a flame, while a bald man in white robes with a gold-bordered cloth stands behind him with palms pressed together. Two women in white clothing stand at left with hands folded in prayer. A hand holding a flower offering reaches in from the right. Oil lamps and flower petals lie on the floor.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28Inside an ornate stone temple shrine, a golden deity murti of a seated Shiva-form figure with a crown is seated beside a golden female murti, both with a gold arched prabhavali behind them. A black Shivalinga stands on a black pedestal in front. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit lamp or flame at shoulder height, while a man in orange robes stands at left holding a flame-lit ritual lamp toward the murti. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-like vessels sit on a wooden stand at left, a white stone sage statue sits on a small base, and a golden standing devotee figure stands at right beside a gold-arched doorway. Another person in white is partly visible at the far left.2011-12-28Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden deity murti of a seated Shiva-Parvati pair, with a dark shivalinga on a black stone base in front. An orange-robed priest stands at left holding a flame, while a second priest in white dhoti with folded hands stands behind him. A small white marble seated figure and a golden standing statue flank the shrine, with an ornate golden arch framing the scene. Bronze kalasha vessels and brass ritual items sit on a side table.2011-12-28Temple interior with a golden two-figure deity murti seated on a pedestal beneath an ornate golden arch, the figure on the left wearing a red garment and the one on the right draped in orange. A black lingam stands on a dark basin in front of them, with a white marble seated figure and small brass statues nearby. On the left, a man in orange robes holds a ritual item toward the deities, and a second man in white dhoti and shawl stands behind him holding a lamp, with a woman in white at the edge. A gold standing statue sits at right within a golden arch. Stone pillars frame the scene.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28Interior of a temple shrine with ornate gilded arches and carved stone pillars. Two large copper-toned deity murtis sit on a pedestal, one with a crown and raised hand, the other holding a staff. A dark shivalinga stands on a black stone base in front, with a small white marble seated figure and a golden standing figure beside it. On the left, a man in an orange dhoti and shawl stands facing the shrine, and a priest in white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp aloft near the deities. Another person in white stands at the far left edge, with a bare-armed attendant to the right. Brass kalasha vessels and lamps sit on a side table.2011-12-28