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A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti, a Shiva form seated with a consort, backed by a gilded arch. The murti wears garlands of yellow and orange flowers, a large necklace and a red and gold crown; a lion-like vahana or mount is carved in front. A golden kalasha stands at the centre of the altar, with brass oil lamps on stands on either side and green coconuts hung on the pillars. Offerings, small brass vessels, a red-and-saffron cloth and flower petals lie on the stone platform. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two large deity murti seated on a lion-mount, one with a trident and rudraksha garlands in green-and-orange headwear and the other in red sari with gold ornaments. A gold kalasha stands in front, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and green coconut bunches hang on either side against red drapes. A small seated figure in saffron-red robes appears at the base, possibly a devotee or priest, and the image is consistent with a chandi homa or puja setting. Gold arch frames the shrine.2009-09-26A temple shrine holds a decorated deity murti of a seated male and female pair, shown with a trident, garlands and ornate silver jewellery. The seated figure wears a red and green turban and the female figure wears a red and gold sari. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, and coconut bunches are arranged on both sides beneath a gilded arch. A small figure in maroon robes and a gold necklace sits at the base of the shrine beside a flower-draped kalasha with a gold-tiered top, and a pink and white painted animal figure appears at the left. The setting suggests a chandi homa-related shrine display, though no fire pit or participants are visible.2009-09-26A temple shrine photographed head-on beneath an ornate gold arch. Two large silver-toned deity murtis of a seated male and female pair stand in the centre: the male wears a red and green turban, a crown, a trident in one hand, and ornate jewelled necklaces; the female wears a red-orange sari, a crown and jewelled ornaments. Between them a tall gold-and-silver shivalinga rises beneath a hooded serpent canopy. Marigold and yellow flower garlands drape the shrine. Flanking the deities are painted cut-out panels of a lion-like creature and a white bull-like figure, brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and green coconuts are visible at the edges. In the foreground a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold chain sits below the linga, with brass vessels, offerings and a small silver-framed figure on the right side of the shrine.2009-09-26A photograph of a shrine with a large gilded arched frame enclosing a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and trident and a female figure in a red and gold garment, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Before them stands a tall brass shivalinga-style vessel draped in garlands, with a small white-clad figure in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, flanked by green coconuts and banana bunches, with red drapes behind. No living people are visible.2009-09-25July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapes. Two gilded murtis of a deity couple sit on a decorated throne, the figure on the left holding a trident and the one on the right wearing a crown and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of red, yellow and green flowers drape the figures and a silver-clad platform. In front stands a small blue-clothed deity murti with a white garland, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame enclosing a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side, dressed in blue and gold cloth, with a trident held in the figure's upraised hand and garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers draped over them. In front stands a gold kalasha on a ring of marigold garlands, with a small white and maroon clad figure and a brass lamp. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and green coconuts are stacked around the niche, with red curtains behind.2009-09-25A photograph of an illuminated temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis, one with a crown and a large necklace and the other with a tall ornate headdress, both draped in rich orange and cream garments and decorated with flower garlands. Behind them hangs a red cloth beneath a gilded arched frame. In front sits a silver stand holding a shivalingam-shaped object wrapped in marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides and small brass offerings on the altar. No people are visible.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind two large figures. The seated figures are deity murtis, not living people: one wears a red and gold crown and a heavy necklace, the other a white-and-gold head ornament and jewelled garland. Both are draped in orange and gold cloth and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual object. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small figure in red and orange sits at the base among offerings and bells. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13A shrine sanctum at night with a golden arched niche framed by carved stone pillars. Inside, a golden throne-like seat holds two large deity murtis: a figure in orange and red garments with a crown, and a consort figure in green and red with a crown. Thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape over the figures and the seat. Below, a small seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white pedestal, appearing to be a statue rather than a living person. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped tops stand on both sides, a brass kalasha-style vessel sits at the front, and scattered flower petals and offerings lie on the stone floor. The scene suggests puja or darshan at the shrine, with no visible living people.2010-10-12June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a white and red garland, and a yellow-green skirt; the figure on the right wears a tall black-and-white crown, pearl ornaments and a white and gold sari. Both are draped in marigold and red garlands. A silver kalasha stands in front of them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small offering on a tray below. No people are visible.2010-07-13