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A white marble statue of a seated sage in red and gold robes and a red headwrap sits before a golden ceremonial structure draped with multicoloured garlands of orange, yellow, pink and red flowers. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a trident-like staff and an ornate golden throne-like backdrop framed by carved stone pillars. Golden oil lamps flank the scene and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

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Inside a temple shrine, a golden sculpted deity murti of a male figure with an orange turban and a female figure in ornate gold jewellery sit behind a large golden Shiva linga draped with yellow, orange and pink flower garlands. A white statue of a seated figure in a red robe with a red head covering and folded hands rests at the base. Tall ornate gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a stone arch with a gold frame surrounds the scene behind a red curtain.2010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with a golden deity murti of a seated couple at the back, adorned with a flower garland in yellow, orange, pink and green, and a golden shivalinga-style pillar in the centre. In front sits a white marble statue dressed in red and gold robes with a red headcloth, hands in a mudra, seated on a white pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha-like vessel sits at the lower right, and red-draped stands frame the scene. Statue only, no physical people.2010-10-11A white marble statue of a seated sage in red and gold robes, with a red head covering and a raised hand in a blessing gesture, sits before a large golden shivalinga draped with garlands of yellow, orange, red and pink flowers. Behind it stands a golden deity figure with a crown, and tall brass oil lamps flank the scene on either side. A brass vessel and a small red-clad figure appear at the edges. The setting is a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and red cloth backdrops. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in pink and red garments with gold jewellery, standing behind a golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. A small white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red cap sits at the front of the pedestal, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the scene, a brass kalasha and offering vessels, and bowls of flower petals and kumkum on the floor. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-18Photo of a gilded shrine in a temple hall with a golden Shiva lingam draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers, set on a golden yoni-peetha base. Behind it sit two painted deity murtis: a figure with an orange turban and crown holding a trident-like staff, and a figure with a tall gold crown and red-and-gold jewelled dress. Red and green silk drapes fill the niche, with ornate gold arch framing and tall brass lamp stands at the sides. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes, hands in anjali mudra, sits before the lingam, with a red hibiscus flower and brass kalasha nearby. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti under a red-and-gold arch, adorned with a yellow and red marigold garland. Above the figure rises a multi-headed serpent hood with green stones. The deity wears an orange turban and a gold-trimmed white cloth. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in a red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, one hand raised in blessing and the eyes covered by a yellow cloth. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, with offering plates and flowers at the base. The setting is an outdoor temple-style enclosure with trees behind.2010-10-29July 17 20112011-07-17A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery behind a golden Shiva lingam with a silver yoni base, draped in yellow, purple and magenta marigold garlands. Behind it stand two large gilded deity murti figures, one with a crown and red-orange cloth, the other in red and gold ornaments with a kalasha-like vessel. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with an orange head wrap and rudraksha mala, in a raised-hand blessing pose on a white plinth scattered with flower petals. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass vessel sits at the lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-12A photograph of a golden shrine scene with a large deity murti draped in pink and red fabric, garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose garlands with purple accents. A golden throne-like base holds a golden kalasha-style crown or lingam-shaped element. In front, a white statue of a seated figure wearing a maroon head wrap and maroon robe with a silver-edged sash sits in a ritual setting, surrounded by golden oil lamps, brass pots, a small brass bowl, flower offerings and red kumkum or offerings on a cloth. The statue is a sculpted figure, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2010-09-18A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti of a crowned, multi-armed deity with a red turban and a consort in red and gold garments, both garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A tall golden shivalingam sits on a golden yoni-peetha base in the centre. Before it, a small white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange head cloth sits on a white pedestal. Ornate brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels and flower offerings lie on the stone floor. The scene is a shrine setting with no living people visible.2010-10-12