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A photograph of a temple shrine with ornate stone pillars and a golden arch framing two large murtis of a deity couple dressed in blue and turquoise garments, adorned with garlands, crowns and rudraksha-style necklaces, one holding a staff and a drum-like object. Below, two smaller decorated murtis sit under floral garlands of marigold and red blooms. A standing priest on the right wears an orange-saffron dhoti and sash with a shaved head and bead bracelets, facing the shrine. Garlands hang from the roof above and a kalasha and lamps stand beside the sanctum. Visible printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.

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Photo of a temple shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, with a golden arch and red curtains behind. Two large deity murti stand at the back, one crowned and holding a trident, the other in blue and green with a crown and bejewelled necklaces. In front, two smaller seated murti sit under flower-garlanded arches, one in yellow with a red cloth. A standing man at right wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a shaved head with a small tuft, and looks toward the shrine. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting with a kalasha and offerings.2012-05-03A decorated temple shrine with carved stone pillars and gold arches. Two large painted deity murtis stand on a tall dais: a figure in a red crown and gold jewellery holding a staff, and a female figure in a white-and-gold crown wearing a green and blue sari. Garlands of marigolds and red flowers drape the murtis and a central brass vessel. Smaller murtis in orange and yellow garments sit in flower-covered arches in the foreground. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala beads and a headband stands at right, beside a railing. Red and pink curtains and palm-leaf decorations frame the scene.2012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03A photograph inside a temple shrine showing large decorated deity murtis under a golden arch with red drapes. Two large deity figures stand at the back, one holding a trident-like staff, both dressed in blue and green garments with gold ornaments and garlands. Smaller seated murtis in front are richly garlanded with red, yellow and green flower strings, one in yellow and red clothing. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and sacred marks stands at right, beside a flower-decorated shrine. Carved stone pillars and red and orange cloth frame the scene. Only one physical person is visible.2012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03A photograph inside a temple sanctum decorated with gold arches, red drapes and carved stone pillars. Two large deity figures stand behind, one in blue and one in green dress, with crowns, necklaces and staffs. Smaller seated deity murtis are garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands in front, one in yellow and one in orange-and-white. On the right stands a woman in an orange sari with bare arms, facing the shrine, apparently offering worship. Oil lamps are set in the foreground arches.2012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03A photograph inside a decorated temple shrine showing large painted murti figures of a deity pair in the upper centre, one in blue and green garments with a golden crown, holding ceremonial objects, with a red curtain behind. In front, smaller deity figures sit in golden arched alcoves framed by garlands of red, yellow, orange and green flowers. A standing man at right wears a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha mala, a headband and a bare chest with bangles, and holds a ritual object. Oil lamps stand on tall brass stands beside the figures. Several murti are visible; no other physical people are clearly visible.2012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03May 03 20122012-05-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden-framed deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne, draped in a red cloth and garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. A Shivalinga stands on a stone yoni-pitha with flower garlands before the murti. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small blue-robed figure sits at the base. Overhead hang strings of pink, yellow and purple flower garlands. A standing person in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, seen from behind with long dark hair, faces the shrine and offers prayers, while another figure in orange stands at the left edge. A red-clad female figure with a lamp appears in a blue-curtained niche at the right.2012-04-14A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch framing a green curtain. Central seated deity murti figures with crowns, garlands of white and red flowers, and orange and yellow garments sit on a raised dais, with a smaller seated figure in orange at the front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A bare-chested man in an orange-brown dhoti stands at the lower right, facing the shrine, apparently in worship.2012-04-04