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A decorated shrine with a large central Shiva lingam draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers, with a silver face-like mukha decoration above. Flanking the lingam are two standing murtis: on the left a figure in a gold crown holding a staff, wearing a yellow dhoti and gold necklaces; on the right a figure in a gold and yellow garment with an ornate crown, flanked by a garland arch of multicoloured flowers. Brass lamps and a small bronze figure sit at the base, with purple cloth and a carved frame. These are statues, not living people; no physical people are visible.

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December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A decorated shrine tableau of deity murtis at a temple, with a central Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Behind it, a seated Shiva figure in gold ornaments and a crown-like headdress is flanked by a standing female deity in gold jewellery and a yellow sari. On the left a standing deity figure in a crown and rudraksha necklaces is paired with a standing male figure with long black hair, holding hands with the deity. On the right a figure in a red turban wears a rudraksha mala. Gold canopy arches, purple and yellow cloth and oil lamps frame the scene. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 17 20162016-12-17December 02 20172017-12-02A shrine scene showing a set of decorated deity murtis, not living people. Centre, a large Shiva-form murti with a crown and a raised hand sits on a throne-like seat under a golden arch, with a second figure beside it in a blue and purple garment. Garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers frame the arch and figures. In front, a small crowned murti sits in a golden palanquin-style seat flanked by carved lion-like figures, and an offering stands on a golden platform. To the left, a figure in a purple turban and purple sari with heavy necklaces stands by a brass lamp stand, and to the right a figure in a maroon garment with a garland holds a brass lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and yellow drapery hangs above.2016-12-17