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Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing two large golden deity murti seated on a raised platform, one with a trident and orange turban and a jewelled crown on the other, both draped in pink, purple and yellow silk. Garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and white surround the arch. In front stands a small white and yellow figure with a rudraksha mala, seated on a yellow-draped dais with brass lamps, brass vessels and a kalasha on either side. No living people are visible.

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December 24 20112011-12-24Shrine photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar beneath an ornate gold arch, decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a green garment and a trident in hand; the female figure wears a green sari with a gold veil. A cobra hood rises behind a black lingam that is adorned with orange cloth and garlands. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit in the foreground, and a small green-draped figure stands before the altar. No physical people are visible.2011-12-04December 13 20112011-12-13A 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.2011-11-29December 04 20112011-12-04A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of gilded and jewelled deity murtis seated together on a golden throne-like seat with a white shivalinga-like form in front. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold ornate garment, and a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears a crown, red and gold garments and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the figures. A green-clad small seated figure sits at the base, with brass oil lamps (lamps) flanking the shrine inside an ornate gold arched frame against red drapery.2010-10-13A 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.2010-12-26December 18 20112011-12-18December 13 20112011-12-13December 04 20112011-12-04Photograph of a gilded golden arched shrine framing a large statue pair of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, the male figure wearing an orange-red turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces and holding a trident, the female figure in a pink sari with a yellow lower garment and flower garlands in purple and yellow draped across them. Red curtain behind, brass oil lamps flank the platform, and a smaller statue of a seated saffron-robed figure in orange sits at the lower left, with a standing figure in pink sari in a niche at right. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2010-12-16Photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch with a red drape behind. Two large gold-toned deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears an orange-red turban and crown-like headdress, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, and wears pink and blue robes with layered gold necklaces; the female figure wears a black headdress, teal-blue and purple garments and gold jewellery. Garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers hang from both. In front, a seated white statue draped in an orange cloth and rudraksha-style beads sits on a white cloth with gold bangles and a white sash. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, with a brass tray of flowers and a small vessel in the foreground.2010-02-09