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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity murti seated side by side in front of an orange-red curtain within a gold-framed arch. The central figure wears a red turban-like crown and holds a trident-like weapon, while the figure to the right wears a tall gold crown and a teal-and-yellow garment. Both are adorned with garlands of marigolds and rudraksha-style necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with kalasha-style offerings and a small seated figure in a niche to the right draped in a green cloth and red-and-white garlands. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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A shrine within a stone temple shows a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arched frame with draped orange and gold cloth. The main figure wears a red and gold turban, a layered beaded necklace and orange-yellow dress, and holds a trident. A large pink cloth covers the platform, with a pink-draped ceremonial seat, brass lamps, a kalasha-style pot and offerings in front. A smaller statue of a standing saint in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands in a separate niche to the right. No physical people are visible.2013-06-08A 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 shrine inside a carved stone temple structure with a golden arch frame. Two large painted deity murtis stand side by side, each with a crown and ornate golden necklaces; the left figure holds a damaru-like drum and the right wears yellow and orange garments. In front, a pink-draped altar holds a tall shivalinga-style lingam with offerings and brass vessels, and oil lamps stand on each side. A smaller figure in a green-curtained niche at right wears a saffron-red dhoti and rudraksha-style beads, but appears to be a statue. No living people are visible in the frame.2013-06-08A temple shrine niche framed by gilded arches and grey carved stone pillars. Two seated deity murti dominate: a male figure with a red turban, a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands, and a female figure with a crown and jewelled necklaces, both draped in red and green silk with pink and yellow garlands. A small linga-like form sits at their base with a rudraksha-style garland, and a kalasha and brass oil lamps stand before them.2013-03-16June 05 20132013-06-05A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis standing in front of a green satin backdrop. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban, a jewelled necklace and garlands, and raises a hand holding a small object; the second figure wears a tall crown, a white bead necklace and a blue and green skirt. Both are draped with marigold and red rose garlands. Below them sits a silver-framed seated figure with a cobra hood over its head and a decorated throne, and to the right an alcove holds a figure in a yellow-orange cloth wrapped with a jasmine-and-marigold garland. Brass pots, lamps and offerings sit on the floor at left. No people are visible.2013-09-26October 24 20122012-10-24March 13 20132013-03-13A temple shrine with stone pillars and a gilded arched niche framing a green cloth backdrop. Two large deity figures stand together: the left figure has a trident in hand, a red-and-gold headdress and a rudraksha-style garland, while the right figure wears a tall crown and blue garment with a garland. A smaller seated figure in orange sits in front, garlanded, with a crown-like ornament above. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small offering of flowers and cloth sits at the base. Carved deity reliefs decorate the pillars. Setting appears to be a stone temple shrine, possibly a deity murti display.2013-06-24June 20 20132013-06-20A temple shrine photographed head-on, with two large painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform before a red curtain and gold-framed arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, while the right figure wears a gold crown and a silver-and-gold necklace; both are draped in yellow and blue cloth and decorated with marigold garlands. Below them sits a small white-clad figure, and a standing statue to the right wears an orange robe, a turban and a red-beaded mala beside a green curtain. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, offering plates and flowers surround the platform. No living people are visible.2013-06-20October 05 20112011-10-05