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A photograph of a shrine niche with an ornate golden arch framing several carved murtis. In the centre a large deity murti with a cobra hood above its head stands behind a Shivalinga-style stone with white and red garlands, a silver-and-gold ornamented base, and a tall cluster of brass lamps. Two flanking figures, one on the left in red garland and white ornaments and one on the right in saffron-orange drape with a white garland, are also statues. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and small brass plates and flower garlands sit on the altar in front. No living people are visible.

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A shrine niche in a stone temple showing a central shiva lingam decorated with a white flower garland and a large golden yoni-pitha base, with a gold and jewelled crown-like mukha in front. Behind it stand two large metal deity murtis in gold-trimmed red and orange garments with ornate necklaces and flower garlands, one with a raised hand. Flanking side niches hold two more standing murti figures, one in gold dress with a silver-jewelled chest piece and one in orange robes with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and small brass vessels sit at the base. Red and white threads hang overhead.2017-01-04A temple shrine photograph showing a central shiva lingam draped with white and red garlands, set on a gold-toned pedestal with small brass vessels in front. Behind it stands a large dark stone or metal figure of a deity with a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by two standing sculptures in golden and red-brown dress with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and the carved grey stone niche frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2017-01-04 +1 copiesA temple shrine with golden arched niches holding carved wooden or stone deity murti, decorated with red and white flower garlands and beaded necklaces. The central figures show a standing deity with a raised hand and a seated deity with a crown, flanked by two attendant figures in saffron-orange and red-gold dhotis, one with a turban. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a silver-gold throne and small ceremonial seats are arranged at the base, with flower garlands draped over the central pedestal. No physical people are visible.2017-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a gold-fringed yellow canopy overhead. Three bronze-coloured deity murti stand in the central and side niches, the central figure with a raised hand, adorned with white beaded garlands and a crown, and the side figures wearing orange-red garlands. A brass kalasha-like lamp stand and a tall brass oil lamp (deepam) flank the shrine, with flower garlands draped over a central pedestal and small brass ritual vessels in front. Orange and yellow silk drapes hang at the right. No people are visible.2017-01-04January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20172017-01-04August 16 20172017-08-16 +2 copiesAugust 25 20162016-08-25A shrine interior with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a gold arch framed by a red curtain, garlanded with pink and yellow flowers, a trident and crown visible. Two standing figures flank the central murti: on the left a figure in a tall jewelled crown and pink shawl, on the right a figure in an orange-red turban and rudraksha mala holding a kalasha. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a silver peetha holds the central murti. All figures are statues, not physical people.2017-08-16 +1 copiesA shrine niche with gilded arches framing deity murti and attendant figures. At centre, a seated figure with a tall ornate crown and pearl necklaces sits beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy, with a white garment and red-and-white garlands. Flanking standing figures wear gold and red garments, garlands and jewelled necklaces; the figure on the left holds an orange turban, and the figure on the right holds a staff. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and small golden thrones with garlands sit in front. The statues are sculpted figures, not people.2017-01-04 +1 copiesInterior shrine photograph showing a golden arched niche framing a central deity murti seated on a throne, flanked by two standing figures. The central figure holds a trident and other implements, wears a reddish-maroon turban-style crown and a jewelled necklace, with a garlanded consort seated beside, adorned with a crown and garlands. A golden kalasha-like object and a rudraksha-style or jewelled ornament sit in front. Garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers hang on the figures. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. The statues are sculpted figures, not living people. A red cloth backs the niche.2017-08-16 +1 copies