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A temple shrine with a large golden-framed altar holding two crowned deity murtis seated side by side on a red-draped platform, one holding a trident-like staff, both adorned with white flower garlands and red-and-gold ornaments, with a green curtain behind. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and garlanded smaller figures sit on the altar in front. In the lower right, a bare-backed person in an orange cloth stands facing the shrine with long dark hair, seen from behind, offering reverence. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.

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April 27 20122012-04-27April 28 20122012-04-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a throne, adorned with flower garlands, wearing a crown, holding a sword and other implements, with a smaller figure and a seated figure below. Green curtains frame the shrine, with ornate gold arch and grey stone pillars carved with figures. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and offerings sit on the platform. A person with long dark hair wearing an orange cloth stands at the lower right, facing the shrine in worship. The person's face is not visible and no identity is established.2012-04-28April 25 20122012-04-25April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a temple shrine with large deity murti of a crowned pair, one holding a staff and the other a lotus-like object, both draped in red and green cloth and garlanded with white flowers. Golden arch and ornate stone pillars frame the altar. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground, a bare-backed person with long dark hair and an orange cloth wrapped around the waist stands with hands folded in worship facing the shrine. A small orange-robed figure seated before the altar is garlanded with white flowers. Another orange-robed attendant stands at right near a green-curtained niche.2012-04-27A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis, a tall figure of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red-draped platform, garlanded with white and orange flowers. In front, a small seated figure in orange robes is garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. To the right, a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and orange dhoti, bare-chested with beaded bracelets and a garland, stands looking toward the shrine; the swami appearance cues are present but not conclusive, so the identity is unsure. A green cloth backdrop and carved granite pillars surround the shrine. One person is visible.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A temple shrine with a carved stone frame and gold arch holds an ornately decorated deity murti, a seated couple adorned with thick garlands in red, yellow, green and purple, and an orange cloth draped across the central seat. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. A small white-clad figure wearing a golden necklace sits with hands folded in front of the shrine, and a smaller red-clad figure stands in a green-curtained niche to the right. A woman in an orange sari stands at the right edge facing the shrine.2012-04-30A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a multi-armed figure in red garments, wearing a tall crown and rudraksha-style garlands, with a smaller figure in orange beside it and a seated figure in orange and white garlands at the base. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on a stone platform, and a green backdrop hangs behind the murtis. In the foreground a man in orange robes with a long hairstyle and orange-beaded garlands walks past the shrine, smiling. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 28 20122012-04-28