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A temple shrine with a large golden arch framing two painted deity murti seated on a dais. The central figure has four arms, holds a trident and a drum-like object, wears a red-and-gold crown, and sits beside a consort figure in an elaborate crown and bejewelled green-and-blue garments. Red, orange and green garlands drape the figures, and a Shiva lingam with a gold base sits in front, decorated with a jewelled green-and-orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a small white bird perches near the offerings, and a smaller carved figure appears in an arched niche at right. No living people are visible.

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February 21 20132013-02-21A 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.2013-02-21March 21 20132013-03-21A 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.2013-02-21January 31 20132013-01-31October 30 20112011-10-30March 13 20132013-03-13December 31 20112011-12-31A temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murti of a male and female form in red and green dress, the male holding a trident, both adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a decorated pedestal or peetha with a bronze ornament and a red and gold cloth. Brass oil lamps and small brass lamps flank the stage, and a smaller statue on the right wears saffron and orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and stands in a turquoise-curtained niche. Turquoise drapes hang behind the shrine. No people are visible.2013-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and ornate carved pillars. Central figures are sculpted deity murtis: a multi-armed figure in an orange turban and gold ornaments holds a trident-like weapon, seated beside a figure wearing a gold crown, pearl necklaces and red garlands. Between them stands a shivalinga-like object draped with marigold garlands and a blue-and-gold cloth, with brass oil lamps and kalasha-style offerings in front. A smaller standing figure in saffron clothing with a red garland stands at the right, and a small purple-robed figure sits at the lower left. The backdrop is yellow and gold drapery.2013-03-07October 11 20112011-10-11Photograph of a decorated Shiva-Parvati murti in a temple shrine, set within a golden arched frame against a teal backdrop. The male deity wears an orange turban, a crown, ornate necklaces, and holds a trident; the female form wears a green blouse and pink skirt with a jewelled headpiece. Both are garlanded with marigolds and green leaves. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and carved stone pillars surround the shrine. No living people are visible.2009-06-29