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A photograph of a temple shrine with a central golden-bodied Shiva-Parvati pair, Shiva holding a trident and a drum-like instrument with raised hand, and a goddess with a crown and floral garlands beside him. Above a shivalinga with yellow and red marigold garlands sits a golden kalasha-like backdrop. On the left stands a golden-complexioned figure in a blue turban and green dhoti with a white garland, and on the right a figure in a dark maroon-red robe with a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, hands raised in blessing. Oil lamps stand on both sides, and small ornate silver-and-gold stands hold offerings.

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January 15 20172017-01-15January 15 20172017-01-15A photograph of a temple shrine showing sculpted deity murti arranged within a gilded arch behind a red curtain. A central seated figure with a trident and a crown is flanked by a second seated consort figure wearing a crown; both wear red and orange garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white flower garlands. Two standing attendant figures stand at either side in garlands, one holding a staff. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a decorated white cloth with a large ornate necklace lies at the base. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20A photograph of a temple shrine inside an ornate gilded arch set against green draped cloth. Central figures are a large seated deity murti in red and white draped dhoti with a trident and drum-like object in hand, and a second standing murti beside it, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and flower garlands in red and yellow. Flanking murtis include one on the left in a red turban and garland and one on the right in a tiger-skin patterned wrap and red cloth with garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, along with a closed book and a golden kalasha-like offering. All figures are statues, not living people.2015-08-31February 01 20152015-02-01A dimly lit shrine niche with gold-framed arches and red-orange drapery holds a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with flower garlands, jewelled necklaces and a crown; Shiva holds a trident. Two flanking standing figures, one on the left in orange-gold dress with a turban and garland and one on the right in saffron robes with a dark cap and rudraksha-style garland, appear to be statues rather than living people. Oil lamps burn on brass stands at both sides, and a brass altar with floral offerings is in front.2017-01-08A photograph of a shrine set in a dark interior, with a gilded arch framing a central image of a seated deity pair with a trident and a consort. Both carry strands of white and red flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. Flanking figures stand on either side: on the left a figure in a red turban and orange-red cloth with a flower garland, and on the right a figure in a dark patterned top, dark cap and striped red-and-gold dhoti with a garland. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the sides, and a draped red backdrop and green cloth complete the setting.2015-04-29A shrine photograph of a central deity murti seated on a golden throne-like seat, framed by a large arched gold backdrop covered in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown, a gold necklace and a green-and-gold garment, with a large decorative gold shield or crest behind the seat. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine: on the left a figure in green turban and green-and-gold dress with a garland of white and red flowers, and on the right a figure in a dark headdress and rust-coloured garment with a white garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and flower offerings and decorated plates sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2016-12-19A photograph of a lit shrine niche with gold-painted arches and a dark background. At centre, a seated deity murti with a tall crown and a blue-and-gold blouse, flanked by a female figure and draped in heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a garland-hung bull and jewelled ornaments. On each side stands a sculpted saint-like figure with a turban, rudraksha mala and orange-saffron cloth, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps with flames stand in front of the statues, and orange drapery backs the shrine.2017-01-08A photograph of a gilded temple shrine inside a stone niche framed by an ornate golden arch and red cloth backdrop. At the centre stands a multi-armed deity murti with a trident and a serpent hood overhead, flanked by a consort figure in green and gold. Below, a smaller seated deity murti sits on a gold lion-supported throne, draped with red and white flower garlands. Two standing devotee-like statues in orange and red robes with rudraksha malas and garlands flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. The scene is a statue shrine with no living people visible.2017-07-26January 08 20172017-01-08 +2 copiesA gilded arched shrine framing a group of deity murtis under a green draped backdrop. Two standing metal figures of a male deity in orange and red headwear with a trident and a female deity in green and gold garments stand behind a central black stone linga wrapped in orange cloth and crowned with a serpent hood and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Red and white flower garlands and rudraksha malas hang around the linga. In the foreground a small white marble statue in yellow robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands raised in blessing before a plinth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. No living people are visible.2011-11-28