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A shrine with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne, a seated figure of a cobra-hooded lingam-like form in front, and gold arched niches flanking them. Left, a standing statue in a purple dhoti and crown wears a yellow and orange marigold garland. Right, a bearded statue in a brown robe and saffron turban with a white marigold garland. Red drapes frame the niches, with brass oil lamps and offerings in front. These are statues, not physical people.

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A shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with three statues in gilded arched niches set against red cloth backdrops. At centre, a seated deity murti with a golden crown and a serpent-hood canopy sits beside a consort figure in a red and green sari, both draped in yellow-and-white flower garlands and gold jewellery. To the left, a standing figure in purple robes and a tall crowned headdress wears a flower garland; to the right, a bearded figure in a red-brown robe and turban holds a rudraksha-style garland of white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a small silver stand holds offerings in front. No living people are visible.2017-09-03A shrine niche photographed as a group of statues with gilded arches and red drapery behind them. At centre sits a deity murti with a crown and a multi-headed serpent hood above, seated on a golden throne, holding a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, flanked by a female figure in a green and orange sari. To the left stands a figure in a purple dhoti and shawl wearing a tall crown and garlands of yellow and pink flowers. To the right stands a figure in a saffron-brown robe and orange turban with a garland, hands raised in anjali. Brass oil lamps stand on golden bases before the figures, and a garland of yellow and pink flowers drapes the central murti. These are statues, not living people.2017-09-03September 03 20172017-09-03Photograph of a temple shrine with three golden-framed niches against red drapes. The central figure is a deity murti seated on a golden throne with a multi-hooded serpent canopy, holding a trident-like staff, wearing a red and gold crown, pink and white garlands and a green-and-red sari-like garment. Flanking it are a standing murti in a purple garment with an ornate crown and garland, and a standing murti in a brown robe and red turban with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang across the central murti. The figures are statues, not physical people.2017-09-03September 03 20172017-09-03August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesAugust 15 20172017-08-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a central seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, decorated with garlands of marigold and white flowers. The central figure holds a trident and a hand gesture, with a red curtain behind. Two standing gilded figures flank the shrine, each wearing garlands, and brass oil lamps stand in front. A golden kalasha-like vessel with a mala sits at the base of the shrine. No physical people are visible.2017-08-16 +1 copiesAugust 16 20172017-08-16 +2 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti pair seated on a raised throne, a shiva-like figure with a raised hand and trident-like staff beside a goddess with a green and purple sari and gold necklaces, with a red backdrop and golden arch. Below them stands a large golden lingam garlanded with red and white flower strands, flanked by small decorative figures. On the right stands a statue in a maroon robe with a red headdress, rudraksha-style beads and a long necklace, and on the left a statue in a pink and orange wrap with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a golden Ananda Lingam abhishekam setting is suggested. No living people are visible.2017-09-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and a red curtain behind a central deity murti. The central figure is a seated deity with a tall crown and a multi-armed form, adorned with red and white garlands and a jewelled ornament. Flanking the shrine are two standing statues of male figures in saffron and orange robes, each wearing rudraksha-style mala necklaces, red and white floral garlands and red turbans. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform in front, with golden decorative stands and a gold-and-red throne-like pedestal. Gold and orange drapes frame the right side of the scene, and the setting is an old stone temple hall.2017-07-26A temple shrine photo showing a central seated deity murti of Shiva with a trident and a raised hand, beside a seated consort figure in blue and gold with a crown and garlands. A large silver shivalinga with a rudraksha-like adornment sits in front, wrapped in marigold and rose garlands. Flanking the central figures in gold arched niches are two standing statues: one in a multicoloured headwrap and pink-and-gold dress with jewelled necklaces, and one in an orange shawl and dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and deep red curtains line the back. No living people are visible.2017-09-21 +1 copies