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A shrine photograph showing a seated deity murti pair on a golden-arched altar framed by red and orange drapery. The central deity figure, with a trident raised in one hand and a mala on the other, is adorned with garlands and a crown, while a companion figure in a blue and gold sari sits beside, both with ornate jewellery. Before them on a purple cloth stand a brass kalasha-like vessel, a silver arch, brass oil lamps, a kumkum dish and other puja items. A smaller shrine figure in red stands to the right. This is a statue depiction with no physical people present.

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October 19 20082008-10-19A 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.2013-06-17March 21 20132013-03-21Photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity figures seated on a raised platform within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a red and orange turban, a white and red garland and a jewelled necklace, and holds a damaru-like drum in one hand. The seated female figure beside him wears a red sari, a crown and a heavy pearl necklace. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold garlands. Below them is a blue and gold cloth, a silver kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps. A smaller standing figure in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, stands in a niche to the right. Gold curtains hang behind, and the setting is a stone temple with ornate carvings. The figures are statues, not living people.2013-03-07A 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 photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large murti figures seated on a raised decorated seat. The central figure on the left wears a green, red and gold turban-like headdress, a crescent ornament, a red rudraksha-style bead necklace and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a red and gold saree with a crescent-topped crown and layered jewelry. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine, with green coconuts stacked on either side and red curtains behind. A small seated figure in red and white sits at the base. A deity murti shrine, no people physically present.2009-09-27September 19 20112011-09-19A 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.2013-06-17September 19 20112011-09-19A temple shrine photograph showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair: a standing male figure in a saffron-orange turban and ornate white and gold necklaces holds a trident-like staff, beside a female figure in a blue choli and red-and-gold skirt wearing a crown and garlands. Between them sits a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like altar with orange cloth and garlands of white and red-orange flowers. Green drapes hang behind, and a smaller side niche holds a statue in purple robes with folded hands.2011-10-01A photograph of a temple shrine showing a deity murti pair seated on a yellow and red draped platform before an ornate gold-framed arch with a red curtain. The seated male figure holds a trident and a drum-like object, wears a red turban and rudraksha-style beads; the female figure in green and gold sits beside him with a gold crown and necklaces. In front stands a large black shivalinga-style lingam decorated with red and white garlands, a silver yoni base and brass oil lamps on either side. A smaller standing murti in green and red stands in a side niche. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene with brass kalasha-style vessels and offerings on the floor.2013-06-17A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis: a figure with a red turban and trident, and a figure in a crown seated beside a golden throne-like seat. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures, and brass lamps, bells and offering vessels sit on the altar. To the right stands a smaller statue of a standing figure in saffron-brown robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in greeting, set in a green-curtained niche. No physical people are visible.2013-03-26