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A shrine niche framed by a gold arch with a red backdrop holds a central deity murti with four arms, holding a trident and other implements, adorned with a crown, necklaces and a tall gold headdress. Flanking figures in colourful saris and garlands stand on pedestals beside tall brass oil lamps. Gold-painted altar pieces with small figurines and marigold garlands sit in the foreground, with a bead-and-garland-draped offering before the deity. No living people are visible.

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A temple shrine with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-like figures standing in a gold-framed arch against a red cloth backdrop. The central figure wears a red crown, ornate necklaces and blue-and-gold draped garments, holding a trident and a drum-like object. Flanking statues in colourful dhotis and garlands stand on either side. Brass oil lamps, flower garlands and small gold-trimmed decorated seats or palanquins sit at the base, with a Shivalinga adorned with rudraksha-style beads and a red-and-white flower garland in front. No living people are visible.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A temple shrine with a large central deity murti of Shiva-Parvati style, seated on a pedestal with a red backdrop and gold arch frame. The central figure wears a crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red and gold garment, holding a trident-like implement, with a consort figure beside him in a crown and white floral garlands. Flanked by two standing statues in colourful robes and marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps and a raised ceremonial offering in front. Golden peetha-style seats with small figures sit at the base, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. Pink and gold draped cloth hangs at the right, and strings of small lights run across the ceiling.2017-04-17A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arched niche and red curtain backdrop. Central statues of a deity couple stand on a raised platform, the male figure holding a trident and other implements, the female figure in a dark bordered sari with garlands and jewelled necklaces. Flanking statues show a figure in red with a garland and a figure in black and red clothing holding a garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a Shiva lingam decorated with rudraksha malas and garlands sits in front, with small golden palanquin-style stands holding figurines. Ropes of lights hang overhead and orange and yellow cloth draped at the right. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2017-04-17A photograph of a shrine niche with a gold-framed arch and red backdrop holding a large deity murti with a crown, trident and multiple arms, flanked by two tall standing statues. The central figure wears blue and white garments, rudraksha-like beaded necklaces and a crown, and is adorned with garlands. Beside it stand two statues in red and green clothing with garlands, and a smaller statue in a dark patterned shirt. In front, a Shivalinga-style form is decorated with a garland and sits among brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and small gilded seats holding figurines. Draped orange and pink cloth hangs at the right edge and fairy lights run along the top.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A shrine niche with a golden arched frame and red backdrop holds a central deity murti of Shiva with trident and a rudraksha-style necklace, flanked by a consort figure in gold and a second figure in green on the left and a standing devotee-like figure in black on the right. A shivalinga stands in front, decorated with marigold garlands, bead necklaces and an abhishekam-style setup, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha and small gold palanquin-like stands in the foreground. Saffron and orange cloth hangs at right, and strings of small lights run across the top. All figures are statues, not living people.2017-04-17A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate golden arched frame set against a red cloth backdrop. Central deity murti with a crown, multiple arms and jewelled necklaces stands in front of a large shivalinga-style Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands and pearl strands. Two standing statues flank the central group: a female figure in a green and red sari on the left and a male figure in a dark patterned top with red garland on the right. Brass lamps stand on either side, and small silver-and-gold ornate palanquin-like stands with offerings sit at the base. No living people are visible.2017-04-17A stone shrine with a gilded arch and red backdrop houses a central deity murti of Shiva with a crown, trident and rudraksha ornaments, beside a consort figure in a red and gold sari with garlands. Flanking the shrine are two standing statues, one in green and pink and one in black and red with a dark cap, both garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand in front, a kalasha with floral garlands and beaded ornaments sits centrally, and small decorated palanquin-style figures with offerings are placed on the ledge. Saffron and orange drapes hang at the right edge.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17