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A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a stone canopy with red curtains. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind a central white-draped seat: one in orange and red with a crown and rudraksha necklaces, the other in green and blue with a black crown. Both are adorned with marigold garlands. In front, a small orange-robed figurine sits on the white-draped seat, garlanded with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, and offering plates surround the platform, with green trees behind.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva with a trident and a consort figure beside him, both draped in orange and green and purple garments with heavy gold necklaces and flower garlands. In front stands a white-clad smaller murti with a crown-like headdress, framed by thick garlands of yellow and red flowers. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with brass pooja vessels, flower offerings and a small pink-wrapped object in the foreground. Grey stone pillars and red curtains frame the golden arched niche.2009-12-16A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti standing in an ornate golden arch framed by red curtains. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and a green-and-gold garment, holding a trident and a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a green crown, yellow-gold and purple garment and heavy gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. Below, a smaller figure is adorned with flower garlands and seated on a white-draped platform beside brass oil lamps (deepas) and offering vessels.2009-12-16A temple shrine with two large deity murtis standing in a gilded arched niche against a deep maroon backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold headdress, green and gold garments and layered beaded necklaces, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, purple blouse, teal skirt and pearl necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. In front, a seated stone or metal murti is adorned with flowers and a white cloth, flanked by tall brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and brass puja vessels on a white-draped altar. Orange curtains frame the shrine.2009-12-16A decorated shrine within an ornate stone temple structure shows a pair of large painted murtis seated on a golden throne-like arch, garlanded with yellow, orange and red flower strands. The central figure wears a white dhoti, red and white turban and layered white beaded necklaces; the figure beside wears a pink blouse with a purple skirt and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a kalasha sits at the centre, and colourful sweets and fruit are arranged in the foreground. Silver tinsel hangs from the pillars and pink curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24A shrine pavilion with a granite roof and carved stone pillars holds a deity murti of a seated god and goddess in a gilded arched niche, the male figure with a trident and a red crown, the female figure in a yellow and green sari with jewelry. Both are garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and rudraksha-style beads. In front, a white-draped altar holds a small seated statue with a green cloth and white garland, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and offerings of fruit, flowers, a kalasha, brass vessels and a folded cloth are arranged on the floor. Red curtains hang at the sides and trees are visible behind. No people are present.July 21 20092009-07-21A shrine photograph showing a large deity murti of a male figure with a red-and-gold crown and a trident-like weapon in one raised hand, beside a female figure in pink and purple draped garments and gold jewellery, set under a gold arched niche against a red backdrop. Marigold garlands with red and purple flowers drape the figures. In front, a small devotional figure in orange robes and a red-and-yellow garland sits on a white-draped platform with brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides under a stone-pillared canopy with red curtains. No living people are visible.2010-08-25A golden-framed shrine in an open temple pavilion with red curtains and tall brass oil lamps on both sides. Two large deity murtis stand at the back: the male figure wears an orange turban, red and gold necklaces and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall golden crown, red and purple garments and a layered gold necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a seated figure in a blue garment with a white dhoti-like cloth and a gold waist band sits on a white draped seat, holding a rudraksha-style necklace, with a small brass kalasha and offerings before it. The statues and seated figure are carved or sculpted forms, not living people. Small brass lamps and offerings surround the seat.2010-09-15A golden shrine houses a large murti of a seated deity with an orange turban-style crown, holding a trident and other implements, beside a consort figure in pink and yellow dress with gold jewellery. Both are draped with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. In front, a smaller murti in white dhoti with an orange head cloth and red-and-white garland sits on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha and brass vessels rest on the floor, and red curtains frame the arch.2010-08-25Inside a temple shrine, a pair of deity murtis stand under a gold-framed arch with a deep red curtain behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, a green garland and a beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears a purple and green sari-style garment with ornate gold jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sits a white altar with a kalasha-like pot, a mound of offerings, brass lamps and a flower-decked peetha. Orange curtains frame the sides, and metal railings guide the approach. No people are visible.2009-12-16A temple shrine with a carved stone arch edged in gold, framing a large deity murti of a standing divine couple dressed in gold and red garments, with garlands of marigolds and red flowers draped across the figures. In front, a seated white-clad figure wearing a saffron-orange garment and a white flower garland is seated on a white draped platform, with a small ritual vessel nearby. Tall brass oil lamps line both sides of the shrine, and red curtains hang at the edges. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-07-21A 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