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A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple alcove, filled with murti figures rather than living people. Two larger deity statues stand at the back: the male figure in an orange turban and silver necklaces holds a trident, and the female figure wears a teal and magenta sari with gold jewellery and holds a ceremonial object. Between and in front of them sits a smaller white-and-orange statue wearing an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, seated with hands joined. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers wrap the shrine, with a purple satin cloth draped below, scattered petals on the stone floor, and wooden benches at the sides.

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December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple hall with red velvet curtains. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind an altar: the figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a white dhoti, holding a ceremonial object; the figure on the right wears a silver crown and a green and orange blouse with bangles. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. In front, a stone or metal linga-like form is covered with an orange cloth, a green garland and a striped silk cloth with gold borders. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot and a plate with offerings sit on the altar.2007-12-23 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a throne under a golden arch, the figure on the left holding a trident and the figure on the right holding a lotus-like object, both adorned with silver jewellery and crowns. Multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers frame the arch and drape over a central Shiva lingam with a silver crown. A small figure in yellow robes and an orange turban stands in front of the lingam, hands raised, also garlanded with red flowers. Green and red cloths and a yellow drape surround the altar.2011-11-29A photograph of a decorated shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a golden arch, one holding a trident and both dressed in pink and red garments with gold ornaments and jewellery. Dense garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers frame the arch and drape over a central golden pedestal. Below, a smaller white-and-pink figure in a pink turban and garland sits at the base beside brass oil lamps and offerings on a stone platform, with a white draped cloth and a wooden book stand at left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-26A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a seated pair of orange-clad deity statues under a gilded arch wreathed in marigold garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. The male figure holds a trident and the female figure a lotus-like gesture, both wearing orange garments, jewelled necklaces and crowns. Below them a tall lingam-like form is draped in orange cloth and a silver necklace, flanked by brass oil lamps. In front stands a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and turban, garlanded with purple and yellow flowers, set on a wooden stand. Scattered petals cover the stone floor, and a brass plate of flowers sits at lower left. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine.2010-12-27A decorated shrine photograph showing a large bronze-coloured murti of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side, Shiva holding a trident and wearing an orange turban, a crown and layered silver necklaces, Parvati in a copper-gold and teal sari with jewelled headdress. Both are framed by arches of yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands. In front, a white statue with an orange turban and orange robe sits on a throne-like seat draped with a white cloth with gold borders and a blue velvet backdrop, and a smaller orange-robed seated figure with folded hands is decorated with garlands below. Petals and flowers are scattered on the stone platform.2007-12-30A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large deity murti pair seated on a throne under a golden arch. The two figures wear orange garments, crowns or headdresses, and heavy jewelled necklaces, and one holds a trident-like staff. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frame the arch and the central seat. Below, a smaller white statue of a seated devotee in orange cloth with a flower garland sits on a wooden stand. Brass oil lamps, a white cloth-covered table, a brass plate of offerings and scattered petals surround the shrine on a grey stone floor, with red curtains at the sides.2010-12-27November 30 20112011-11-30Two deity murti figures, one male and one female, seated side by side on a decorated platform in a temple setting. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, a blue and magenta silk drape, silver-white trousers and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a green and orange garment, a jewelled crown and ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow, red, white and green flower strands. Between them stands an orange-draped object with a yellow bead mala and a brass vessel on top, with a green and gold striped cloth below. Three brass oil lamps stand in front on the right, and a small kalasha-style vessel is visible at lower left.2007-12-23A temple sanctum photograph showing a large painted statue pair of a deity with four arms, holding a trident and other implements, with a female figure in an orange and maroon blouse and a purple skirt seated beside him, against a red velvet curtain between carved grey stone pillars. In front, a smaller white statue of a seated sage-like figure wearing an orange robe and orange turban is draped in yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Brass and silver ritual vessels, a bell, a lamp and a silver plate with offerings sit on wooden trays on the floor. Small golden shrine figures stand on pedestals at the sides. No living people are visible.2008-01-12July 07 20092009-07-07