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A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and a green backdrop. Two large deity statues stand behind a central lingam draped with white and red flower garlands and rudraksha beads, topped with a metal kalasha. Before it sits a seated priest in red-brown robes with white sacred markings on his arms and torso, facing the shrine. Oil lamps, brass vessels and a small offering tray sit on the altar in front. To the right, a standing statue wears an orange garment and beaded necklaces.

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April 13 20132013-04-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of two multi-armed figures seated on a red-draped pedestal, one holding a trident, with a central shivalinga garlanded in white flowers and rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a seated priest in orange-red robes with white ash markings on his body performs a puja with brass lamps and vessels arranged on a white-cloth altar. To the right, a statue of a long-haired sannyasi in saffron robes and rudraksha mala stands beside an oil lamp under a green-draped gilded arch. Green silk drapes and ornate gold carved arches frame the scene. Only one physical person is visible.2013-03-06May 04 20132013-05-04A photograph inside a temple shrine of a gilded, ornately framed niche holding two large golden deity murtis seated on a red cloth, one wearing a red turban and holding a trident-like weapon, the other wearing a tall crown and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with green drapery behind them. Garlands of white and pink flowers hang across the deities and a silver peetha in front. Below, a shaved-headed priest in orange-red robes and white marks sits cross-legged at the lower left, beside brass vessels, a kalasha, flower offerings and oil lamps on a stone platform. A smaller side niche on the right shows another standing figure in orange clothing against green cloth.2013-04-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two ornate deity murtis seated on a green-draped platform. The central murti wears a red turban and rich jewelry with a red-and-green garment, and both figures are garlanded with red-and-white and yellow flower garlands. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe sits at lower left, bowing over the altar with brass lamps and offerings in front. At right, a small niche shows a standing figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace beside a brass oil lamp. A white cloth and a bronze vessel with a red cloth lie on the platform below the murtis.2013-04-08A temple shrine with a large pair of painted wooden or stone deity murtis seated side by side under a gold-framed arch with gold-and-orange drapery. The figures wear crowns, earrings, layered necklaces and garlands of white and red flowers. A silver kalasha-style vessel sits on a linga before them. At right a smaller seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands beside a lamp stand, and a yellow-draped figure stands in the lower corner. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth sits cross-legged, facing the altar beside brass puja vessels, lamps and offerings. The setting is a carved stone temple hall.2013-05-17May 17 20132013-05-17April 13 20132013-04-13May 13 20132013-05-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair of seated, multi-armed figures under a gold-framed arch with green draped backdrop. The central figure has red skin and a red turban-like crown and holds a trident-like emblem; the consort figure wears a tall crown, garlands and gold jewelry, with red and orange garments. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti sits on the stone platform, arranging offerings and a puja plate with flowers, bowls and kumkum. Two brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a smaller standing figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads stands in a side niche, appearing to be a statue. Ornate grey stone pillars frame the scene.2013-05-02A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair. The standing figure on the left, painted with a red turban and red-and-pink garments, holds a trident-like staff and a drum, while the seated figure beside has a tall crown and white garland. Below them a seated priest in saffron-orange robes and a shaved head reads from an open book beside brass oil lamps, a tray of offerings and flower garlands around a central orange-cloth lingam-like form. To the right stands another statue in orange robes and rudraksha beads beside a brass lamp. A green curtain and yellow backdrop fill the background. No living person other than the priest is visible.2013-04-10May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copies