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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with long garlands in orange, yellow, green, red and purple flowers. Three deity murtis sit on a golden throne-like dais: a central figure wearing a crown and rudraksha-style necklace, flanked by a female form in a teal and purple sari with a crown and earrings. In the foreground a shivalinga-form murti is draped in flower garlands. On the left a standing figure in a dark red robe with long black hair is seen from behind, arms raised toward the shrine. On the right a silver-toned statue of a bearded sage wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and a garland. A brass oil lamp burns at the right edge.

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A photograph of a temple sanctum with ornate deity murtis garlanded in multicolored flower garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple. Central seated figures with crowns and silver jewellery sit beneath an arched floral frame; a Shiva linga in the foreground is decorated with a garland and vibhuti-marked face. On the right a standing statue wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style mala and gold pendant beside a brass oil lamp. On the left a living man with a bare upper body and a brown-red dhoti stands with his palms joined near a statue, possibly performing puja. The scene is an abhishekam-style decoration with oil lamps and colorful garlands.2017-11-11A temple sanctum photographed in warm light, with a central deity image of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne-like seat, flanked by garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, orange, purple and white. A standing figure in a rust-red shawl and dhoti, with long hair, faces the shrine from the left, holding a flower or offering. A carved statue of a sage in a red turban, rudraksha-style beads and a large pendant stands at right beside a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. A second decorated figure in a crown appears at far left. A small deity murti sits at the base with a Shiva lingam-style decoration and flower garlands. Shrine decorations include a golden arch and lush garlands.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A priest in a rust-red dhoti with a long black hair braid, bare-backed and wearing gold armlets, stands with joined palms before an ornate shrine. Behind him, a golden-faced Shiva and consort figures in crowns and jewelled garlands are set against a backdrop of rainbow-coloured flower garlands. Two standing statues flank the scene: a figure in a yellow and purple garland with a staff, and a bearded figure in a rust-red turban and robes with a silver necklace. A large linga covered in flowers, marigolds and a silver-rimmed face sits at the centre, with brass oil lamps lit on either side. Brass lamps and decorative plates appear in the foreground, and a small image of a deity rests on a silver stand.2017-11-11Photograph of a temple sanctum with a central deity murti of Shiva-Parvati form, a lingam at the base decorated with flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and purple, and a golden arch behind. Flanking figures are sculpted statues with gold and white garlands, ornate crowns and jewelry. A standing person in dark clothing with a dark shawl raises a hand near the murti, and a brass aarti lamp with lit flames stands at the right edge.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigold-yellow, white, red and green flowers. Central on a raised dais sit two ornately adorned deity murti figures with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and garlands. In front stands a Shiva-lingam-like form adorned with pink and white flower garlands and a large jewelled silver-white necklace. A devotee in a rust-coloured turban, bare-chested with a long dark shawl-like wrap and beaded garland, stands at left with folded hands. Two more gilded deity figures in turbans and garlands flank the scene, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor at the sides.2018-01-09November 11 20172017-11-11December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02November 11 20172017-11-11December 02 20172017-12-02