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A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha-style red and gold beaded necklaces and holds a trident and other hand implements. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and red silk sari with gold border and bridal-style jewellery. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape the shrine. In front sits a large orange-draped shivalinga with silver bands and a decorative silver yoni base, adorned with garlands. A small white marble figure of a seated sage with raised hand sits at the base. No people are visible.

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Photograph of a decorated altar with two large golden-bronze murtis of a male deity and a female deity seated under a gilded arch, draped in red and orange cloth and framed by red, yellow and green flower garlands. The male murti wears a red turban, a gold beaded necklace and a crown; the female murti wears red silk, jewelled necklaces and a tall jewelled crown. Between them is a sacred stone linga wrapped in orange cloth, with a small snake-hood motif and green jewelled ornaments, and a white marble statue of a seated figure in a turban sits in front. No living people are visible, apart from a partially visible person's arm at the lower left edge.2011-11-06November 06 20112011-11-06A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-orange platform under a gold arch, draped in red and orange silk and framed by garlands of yellow and red marigold flowers. The central figure wears a red turban, heavy gold necklaces and a red sari-like garment, with arms raised holding ritual objects; the companion figure wears a tall crown and red attire. Before them sits a small white marble statue of a seated figure in meditation, and a shivalinga-like orange-draped object stands in the centre. Brass lamp stands with tall white candles flank the shrine, and a small devotee statue with folded hands stands in a side niche. No living people are prominently visible apart from a partially visible figure at the lower right corner.2011-11-06December 14 20102010-12-14A shrine arrangement in a temple sanctum. Two golden deity murtis, one crowned and holding a trident-like staff, the other with a golden crown and jewelled necklaces, are seated against a red satin backdrop framed by yellow and magenta marigold garlands. In front of them, a seated figure wears an orange turban and a white dhoti under a golden multi-hooded serpent hood, set above a gold-banded base. A white-draped table holds a small marble figure in orange robes with raised hand, and brass lamps sit at the lower edge.2010-07-25A photograph of a golden Shiva lingam set in a gilded yoni-peetha base, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. Behind it stand large gold-painted deity murtis: a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a red and pink sari with heavy jewellery. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a red head covering, one hand raised, sits on the base. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, a small brass vessel and a covered silver tray stand on the stone platform. No living people are visible.2010-09-18November 06 20112011-11-06Photograph of an ornately decorated shrine with two large golden-faced deity figures seated on a raised platform under a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a tall crown, a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident, with a yellow silk skirt beneath. The figure on the right wears a red-orange sari, a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and holds a small lotus-like object. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and green flowers. In front, a white marble statue of a seated devotee in orange robes and a turban, hands joined in prayer, is also garlanded. These appear to be statues and no living people are visible.2010-12-14A decorated shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis, a male figure in a crown and orange-red cloth and a female figure in a red-and-gold sari with a veil, framed by multicoloured garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, green and purple. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a shrine-like stone arch with orange drapery surrounds the image. In the foreground a small statue-like figure in red and white sits among flower garlands, with brass bowls and offerings below.2011-12-03A temple shrine photograph with a gilded arched frame behind a teal draped backdrop. Two large metallic deity murtis sit enthroned: the left one wears a red-orange turban, a jewelled crown, ornate necklaces and holds a trident-like staff, while the right one wears a peacock-style crown, a blue garment and a gold-and-white necklace. In front, a seated red-robed figure in an orange head cloth and rudraksha mala is shown as a white statue, with a marble base, pink and yellow garlands draped around the shrine, and small oil lamps at the base.2011-10-18October 20 20112011-10-20Photo of a temple shrine showing a golden-bronze murti of a deity couple seated on a raised platform before a green and gold brocade backdrop. The male deity wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; the female deity wears a green and orange sari with a jewelled crown. Both are draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. In front, a black stone shivalingam is adorned with a golden hood-shaped canopy, orange cloth, rudraksha and pearl necklaces, and garlands. A small white statue of a seated saint in a yellow shawl sits at the base, and the scene reflects a paduka-puja setting with no living people visible.2011-09-27