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A photograph of a temple shrine set beneath a gold-framed arch with grey stone pillars and blue curtains. Two large painted murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit enthroned behind a central white seated figure with a green shawl and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The Shiva figure holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a tiger-skin-patterned garment, while Parvati wears a green sari and pearl jewellery. Gold oil lamps on stands flank the shrine, and a small blue-robed figure sits on a carved chair at the lower right. A person's head is visible at the bottom edge, partly out of frame.

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June 20 20092009-06-20A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone-pillared temple hall with red curtains. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in pink and orange sari with gold jewellery, both draped in multicoloured flower garlands. Below them sits a small white-clothed murti with a central peetha or ornamented base decorated with flowers. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering and white beads appears as a small statue at the front of the platform. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a floral arrangement sits at the left edge.2008-04-07 +1 copiesJune 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A 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.2009-12-16Photograph of a gilded arched shrine in a stone temple hall, holding a seated pair of metal deity murtis dressed in purple and green silk with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The seated figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument and wears a leopard-print cloth and beaded necklace, while the figure on the right wears a green and red sari with heavy jewellery. Between them stands a golden lingam with a decorated shell-shaped backdrop and a red and orange cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small green-robed statue sits in front with a marigold garland, beside a silver-framed image of a female deity in blue. Offerings and brass pots sit on a low table in the foreground.2009-06-20A 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.2009-12-16October 27 20082008-10-27A 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.2009-12-16April 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copiesA temple shrine in an ornate golden arch framed by a teal curtain. Two large painted deity murti stand side by side, the left with four arms holding a trident and a drum-like object, both wearing crowns and garlands of red and white flowers and gold necklaces, draped in orange and magenta cloth. Below them a seated figure, partly covered by a heavy garland of yellow and red flowers, sits on an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small statue of a yellow-robed figure stands in a niche on the right. No living people are visible.2011-10-26June 15 20092009-06-15