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A photograph of a temple shrine showing a richly decorated sanctum. Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat against an orange and red drape within a gold-ornamented arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff, and an orange-gold necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal and yellow sari, and a jewelled necklace. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape a silver lingam-shaped form in the foreground, set over a blue cloth. A brass oil lamp stands on each side, and a smaller figure in an orange turban and green drape stands in the right niche. No living people are visible.

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A shrine photograph of an ornate stone temple niche framed by a gold arch and red curtain. Central seated deity murti of Shiva with raised trident and a consort figure, both draped in golden-yellow and orange garments with red and white garlands. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on a platform in front. A smaller golden-yellow figure in a side niche on the right holds a garland. No living people are visible.2011-10-05A temple shrine with a gilded arched niche framed by orange-red drapery. Two painted deity murti stand behind a shivalinga draped with red and white garlands, with a brass kalasha and small brass vessels in front. The figure on the left holds a trident and a drum-like object, wears a red turban, and has a red-and-gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a green and yellow sari and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a smaller niche to the right holds a standing figure in orange clothing with a green backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A photograph of a shrine inside a temple, framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapes. Two deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit on a gold pedestal with yellow and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and jewelled necklaces. Shiva's image wears a crown and a red turban. A gold lingam-shaped vessel with a lamp stands at the centre, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A small figure in white and orange clothing with flower garlands sits at the base of the pedestal.2010-07-13A photograph of an ornate temple shrine showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pink-skirted platform before a gold-embroidered arch and orange-gold drapery. The seated central deity wears an orange turban and a white and gold necklace, the consort in a magenta sari with a red garland. A shivalingam-like form with a multi-tiered crown stands in front, draped in red and yellow garlands, with a teal and gold cloth below. A standing gold-clad figure holding a lamp stands at right beside an oil lamp on a brass stand, and the stone pillars are carved in grey. No physical people are visible.2011-10-11A photograph of a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated behind a Shivalinga-like lingam on a blue-draped pedestal. The figure on the left has a red turban, a red and gold garment, and a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a green and gold blouse and a gold necklace. Red and white garlands hang on the lingam, with brass oil lamps, a silver kalasha and small offerings on the platform. A gold arched frame and an orange cloth backdrop surround the figures, and a smaller standing murti in a green cloth stands in a side niche to the right. No people are visible.2013-06-17A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, depicted as a standing pair in ornate golden arch surround with a turquoise backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a crown, pink and orange sari and holds a trident. Between them a shivalinga-like form is draped with red and orange cloth, red and white garlands, and a large jewelled necklace. Oil lamps stand on either side, and a small smaller figure in orange dhoti and red-gold garland stands in a side niche on the right. Pink and red textiles and small deity figures appear at lower left.2013-02-26 +2 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a temple shrine showing two life-size murtis seated on a golden-framed throne before an ornate golden arch and gold-and-orange draped backdrop. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban and red garment with a gold crown-like headdress and mala necklaces; the figure on the right wears a yellow and red sari, gold jewellery and a decorated crown, holding a staff. Between them stands a Shiva lingam draped with a cobra hood and garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers, with a green and gold cloth beneath and brass oil lamps around it. A standing statue in orange robes and a red-brown shawl with a shaved head stands in an arched niche at right. No living people are visible.2013-02-21A golden-arched shrine houses a large painted murti of a deity pair: the figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, gold necklaces and a yellow garment; the consort beside wears a red-and-gold saree, layered gold necklaces and a black hair ornament. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A seated deity figure with a kalasha-style crown and pink garments rests in front, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands, against a red backdrop, with a small decorative panel at the right edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-02-20February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange-gold curtains. Two life-sized deity murti stand under the arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red-orange dhoti, holds a drum-like instrument and a bell-like object, and wears a red-beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a gold-and-orange sari and a heavy necklace, holding a staff. Between them sits a lingam on a yoni-like base, decorated with a green cloth, a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a jewelled gold necklace laid on a dark green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels in front and a small bird figure. A figurine in red clothing stands at the right.2013-02-21