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A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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A shrine photograph showing a gilded arched niche draped with orange cloth, holding a large deity pair in front. The taller deity figure has a red turban, raised hand holding a trident, and a rudraksha mala with a bright yellow dhoti; beside him is a female figure in purple and gold clothing with a crown and floral garlands. Between them sits a shivalinga-like murti wrapped in a garland of purple and green flowers, decorated with a beaded necklace and set on a red cloth. A smaller statue standing in a side niche wears orange and rudraksha beads and sits on a green base.2013-03-13March 13 20132013-03-13June 05 20132013-06-05A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall with carved grey stone pillars and an ornate gold arch. Two painted deity figures sit on a green-skirted pedestal: the male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and a drum, the female figure wears a purple blouse and a jewelled crown and holds a bow. In front is a red-and-gold conical kalasha-like object draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers, with a jewelled necklace and a hanging fringe of green stones. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. At the right, a figure in a red-and-orange garment with long dark hair stands in a gold-framed niche with a saffron curtain. No physical people are visible in the scene.2013-02-20A temple sanctum shrine with a golden arched frame and gold-embroidered orange curtains. Two large seated deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban with a trident-like staff and garlands, the other in a tall crown with a purple sari and green lower garment, sit on a raised platform. In front is a Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands and a silver-embroidered cloth. A smaller statue in orange robes stands at the right, flanked by brass oil lamps. No living people are visible.2013-02-24A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange-gold curtains. Two life-sized deity murti stand under the arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red-orange dhoti, holds a drum-like instrument and a bell-like object, and wears a red-beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a gold-and-orange sari and a heavy necklace, holding a staff. Between them sits a lingam on a yoni-like base, decorated with a green cloth, a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a jewelled gold necklace laid on a dark green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels in front and a small bird figure. A figurine in red clothing stands at the right.2013-02-21April 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesA temple sanctum photograph showing a large painted deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed dais before a green cloth backdrop. The central figure wears an orange and red turban-style crown, a red and white beaded necklace and bangles, and holds a trident; beside him a female figure in an orange sari and white garland is seated. In front, a red and gold shivalinga-style form is draped with red and white flower garlands, with a brass kalasha, oil lamps and a silver plate of offerings below. To the right, a smaller standing figure in saffron-orange drapery with a rudraksha-style necklace is garlanded in red and yellow flowers. No people are visible in the scene.2013-10-08February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing two large painted deity murtis under a gilded arched niche with a green draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident and a rudraksha-style garland; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and a yellow and magenta sari with a long beaded necklace. A purple-draped altar in front holds a kalasha pot, brass lamps, floral garlands and small offering vessels. Grey stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-05-26 +1 copiesJune 20 20132013-06-20October 24 20122012-10-24