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A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform under a gold arch with a green backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and drum, the female figure wears an orange-red sari and gold crown, both adorned with garlands and ornaments. In front, a seated priest in an orange-red robe with a white forehead mark and bare upper arm sits before a sacred linga, with a multicoloured flower garland, kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps arranged around it. To the right stands a small figure in orange robes near a lit oil lamp. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. One physical priest is visible.

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Photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a large deity murti group on a raised platform. Two standing figures with red turbans and gold ornaments stand atop a seated figure with a golden face and a red-and-white garland, framed by a golden arch and green drape. A seated priest in saffron-orange cloth with bare shoulder and sacred markings sits at the left, hands together. A standing figure in orange robes stands in a side niche at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of red flowers adorn the murtis, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform.2013-03-17A shrine scene with a large golden arch framing two painted deity murtis, one with an orange turban and trident-like weapon and one wearing a gold crown, both with garlands and gold ornaments, seated before a green draped backdrop. In front, a shaved-headed man in orange-red robes sits cross-legged at a puja platform, hands folded in a devotional gesture, beside brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, flower garlands and a red-and-white cloth. A smaller figure in an orange robe with a red garland stands in a side niche. Grey stone pillars with carvings frame the open pavilion.2013-05-24A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti pair seated on a golden-edged throne against an orange drape. The central figure wears a red and gold crown and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, holding a trident-like object, while the consort beside them wears a gold crown, floral garlands and a yellow sari. A seated shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and white shirt performs puja, arranging brass vessels, plates and a kalasha on the stone platform. A small standing figure in a green-bordered orange sari stands to the right beside a golden niche with an oil lamp.2013-03-14July 14 20132013-07-14May 09 20132013-05-09 +2 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-framed arch and orange drapery. Two large deity murtis stand behind a central peetha, one with a crown and multiple arms holding a trident and drum-like object, the other adorned with gold necklaces and flower garlands. A seated priest in orange-red dhoti with a saffron shawl and sandalwood markings on his arms sits at lower left, performing puja with hands together near brass vessels, bells and lamps. A small standing figure in a green garment is at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of orange and white flowers drape the central figure. Brass lamps and pots sit on the floor in front.2013-03-13A temple shrine with a kneeling priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, a sacred thread and tilak on his forehead, performing puja before a stone lingam on a silver-and-gold base. Behind it, a golden arched niche with a red and orange drape holds a deity murti of a seated male and female pair with crowns and jewelled garlands, adorned with marigold and orange flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and small brass bowls sit on the platform; a golden-framed shrine with a small standing figure appears at right. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene.2013-03-13April 05 20132013-04-05 +1 copiesApril 13 20132013-04-13May 09 20132013-05-09 +1 copiesA young boy in a red dhoti and red shawl sits cross-legged on the floor before a temple shrine, holding a grey book or sheet and reading from it. Behind him stands a large golden-coloured deity murti with four arms, a tall orange crown and red and white flower garlands, flanked by a second figure in blue and maroon robes. Silver vessels, a kalasha-style bowl and small lamps sit on the floor. To the right, a smaller figure in orange and red robes with a bead necklace stands with hands folded in a gilded niche against green drapery. The scene is a temple puja setting, with the figures are statues rather than living people.2013-09-15Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed throne before an orange-red drape. The left figure holds a trident-like staff and small hand implement, and the right figure wears a tall crown; both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers and wear ornate jewellery. A smaller carved deity figure in front wears an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, with bananas and small brass vessels as offerings. At left, a young shaven-headed priest in an orange cloth with rudraksha mala and white sacred markings sits cross-legged, performing puja. A blue-draped niche with a figure appears at right.2013-07-05