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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a stone arch and pillars framed by yellow and magenta marigold garlands. Central deity murti pair of Shiva and a consort with a crown and trident is adorned with rudraksha-like garlands, garlands of flowers and gold ornaments, seated before a saffron curtain. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone floor, and a flower-decked seat with a small figure in pink and red clothing sits at the base. A small pink-clad figure stands to the right near a green backdrop. No living people are visible in the shrine.

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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with golden-bronze deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform under an arch draped in orange cloth. The Shiva figure holds a trident and drum-like object, and both are adorned with gold jewelry and red-and-yellow marigold garlands. Below them, a central murti is heavily covered with red and pink flower garlands. To the right, a smaller statue in pink robes with a pink turban and yellow garland stands by a brass lamp. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and the scene is a shrine setting with brass oil lamps and banana-stalk decorations.2011-11-21December 31 20112011-12-31December 18 20102010-12-18A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted statues of deities dressed in orange, red and purple garments, one holding a staff, both adorned with garlands of white and orange flowers and gold ornaments, set beneath a gilded arch with green drapery. In front stands a smaller orange-robed figure holding a mala, and a lamp and brass vessels sit on the altar. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine. The statues are deity murtis, not living people, and no living person is clearly visible.2011-09-28A temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a painted or sculpted two-armed deity pair seated on a high throne, both with crowns, large earrings and multi-strand white and red beaded necklaces. The figure on the left holds a trident-like ceremonial staff and raises a hand, while the figure on the right holds a flower garland. Behind them hangs a deep orange-red curtain. A tall lingam-like form in the centre is draped in red and pink flower garlands and rudraksha beads, with a kalasha-like base and a white peetha beneath. At right, a smaller deity statue in a green-curtained niche wears a red and white garland. Pink and white flowers lie on the floor and a yellow cloth covers a box at left. Ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2013-09-20A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a golden arch framing two large deity murti seated on a raised dais, one with a crown and the other with a red headcloth, both adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold ornaments. Draped gold and red cloth lines the back. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a palm-leaf book, a kalasha-style pot, small brass vessels and offerings on the front platform. A smaller murti in a green-curtained niche stands to the right. No people are visible.2013-06-16A temple shrine photograph showing a large ornate deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform. Shiva wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while Parvati wears a crown and gold jewellery; both are draped in red and purple garments and garlanded with red and green flowers. In front, a silver-toned pot and a shivalinga-like form sit on a tray with a red garland. A smaller red-clad sage figure stands in a gilded niche at right, and brass oil lamps flank the sides under a golden arch with turquoise drapery. No living people are visible, and the page's a person flag does not establish any physical candidate.2011-11-11A temple shrine photograph showing two large painted deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a red cloth backdrop. The taller figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and a small object in raised hands and wears a red crown and jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange garments and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over both. Between them sits a silver kalasha-like pot and offerings with marigold garlands. Stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the shrine, and small lamps and a standing figure with a flower garland appear at the sides. No people are visible.2013-07-06December 04 20132013-12-04A decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis, one male figure in white dhoti with a red turban and crown and gold necklaces, and a female figure in a pink sari with a gold crown and jewellery, both seated on a golden seat before a golden arched frame with a dark blue backdrop. Yellow and multicoloured garlands drape over them, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Pink curtains and silver tinsel decorate the pillars, and a small orange cloth and fruits sit at the base of the figures. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of large painted deity murtis seated on a raised stone platform inside an ornate granite and gold-framed arch. The two central figures wear white and purple skirts, garlands of orange and yellow marigolds, and heavy beaded necklaces; one has a red turban-like crown. A brass kalasha-like offering and a silver-framed small image sit at the centre, with brass oil lamps in front and a small smaller shrine figure to the right in a green-curtained niche. The surrounding pillars are carved with reliefs. No people are visible.2013-06-16A decorated shrine with a deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, white dhoti with gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles; the female figure wears a pink and gold sari and gold jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel and a large orange cloth-wrapped offering sit on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with flower petals, coconuts, a brass bowl and a pile of colourful eggs-shaped items on the floor. Pink curtains and silver tinsel frame the shrine, and a few trailing plants are visible at the edges.2008-12-24