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A shrine arrangement with a golden arched niche holding two deity murtis in yellow and purple garments with crowns, one raising a trident, set before a red-orange drape. In the foreground a large linga-like form is adorned with a garland of white, purple and orange flowers, a beaded necklace and a rich embroidered cloth. Brass oil lamps, a bowl, a plate of offerings and pink flowers sit on the platform. To the right a small statue of a robed sage in orange stands in a gilded niche. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large central deity murti of a multi-armed male figure with a red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold jewellery, seated beside a female figure in a purple sari with a crown, both on a yellow-draped base. A large Shiva lingam-like form in front is garlanded with green, purple and white flower garlands, with brass kalasha vessels, a bell and oil lamps on the platform. A smaller side shrine on the right holds a figure in saffron and orange cloth with rudraksha beads. No living people are visible.2013-03-13A 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 20132013-03-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arch framing two painted deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold turban and holding a trident, the other wearing a tall crown and ornate necklaces, both in yellow and orange garments. In front, a silver-and-gold peetha holds a small lingam decorated with a white flower garland, with a golden kalasha and brass lamps on either side. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, a bowl, and a tray of flowers and offerings sit on the platform. To the right, a smaller shrine holds a standing figure in orange and red robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. No physical people are visible.2013-06-07A 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.2013-03-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a large deity murti pair: a standing figure with raised hands holding a trident in an orange-red headdress, beside a consort in a purple sari and garland. Below them sits a smaller figure in a red-and-gold garment draped with beaded necklaces and a flower garland. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls, a small open book, and fresh flowers are arranged on the stone platform. To the right, a separate niche holds a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads, appearing to be a statue or painted figure rather than a living person. No living people are visible.2013-03-13February 21 20132013-02-21April 26 20132013-04-26A temple shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis. Both figures wear red and green garments, heavy necklaces and crowns, with red and orange marigold garlands draped across them. A brass lamp stand and a metal vessel sit on the altar in front, with an ornate stone pillar setting. A small standing figure in a green-draped niche appears to the right. Dark grey carved stone walls frame the sanctum.2013-06-14A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and ornate carved pillars. Central figures are sculpted deity murtis: a multi-armed figure in an orange turban and gold ornaments holds a trident-like weapon, seated beside a figure wearing a gold crown, pearl necklaces and red garlands. Between them stands a shivalinga-like object draped with marigold garlands and a blue-and-gold cloth, with brass oil lamps and kalasha-style offerings in front. A smaller standing figure in saffron clothing with a red garland stands at the right, and a small purple-robed figure sits at the lower left. The backdrop is yellow and gold drapery.2013-03-07Shrine with two large gilded-framed deity murti seated side by side in red and orange garments, garlanded with marigold and red flower strands. The left figure wears a red turban and crown-like headdress, holding a trident-like implement, with a rudraksha-style necklace and large gold ornaments; the right figure wears a tall crown and matching red and orange dress with gold jewelry. Between them sits a tall lingam-like form wrapped in red and gold cloth. In front are brass lamps, a kalasha, bowls and an open book. To the right, a small niche with green backdrop holds a statue of a standing saint in saffron robes with a mala, while a bronze item sits below. Gold arches frame the shrine.2013-03-27March 13 20132013-03-13