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A temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and a female figure with a red and gold garment, seated on a pink bull-like mount beside a pink swan-like vahana. Both deity figures wear yellow-and-orange garlands, ornate necklaces and turbans or crowns. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and green coconuts are stacked on the stone pillars. A seated person in maroon robes sits in front of an ornate golden throne with a yellow and purple garland, with brass vessels and offerings on low tables. Red curtains hang at the sides.

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A decorated shrine of a goddess seated on a lion-like vahana, flanked by a male deity with a trident and a crown with a turban-like headdress. Both murtis wear ornate gold jewellery, rudraksha-like beaded garlands and red-and-gold drapery. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang from the figures and the dais. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with green coconuts arranged on the pillars and a gilded arch behind. In the foreground a seated figure in a maroon shawl and white head covering faces the murtis, with a silver pot and offerings set before them.2009-09-26 +1 copiesA 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 photograph of a decorated shrine at an outdoor temple-style structure with a golden arched frame and red velvet backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand side by side on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears a red turban, red and white garlands and a red-and-gold cloth; the figure on the right wears a blue blouse, pink skirt and a dark crown with blue ornaments. Between them is a golden shivalinga-like object on a pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with hanging coconuts and garlands of marigold-like flowers decorating the pillars and blue drapes. A small figure in pink and white sits in front, with a white-clad figure and flower offerings at the base. No people are standing in the frame apart from the partially visible figure at the bottom.2009-06-17 +1 copiesSeptember 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesA 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.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.2009-09-25June 17 20092009-06-17A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple pavilion with carved grey pillars and a gilded arched frame. Central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, one with a red turban and crown, the other with a crown and orange-red sari, both wearing gold necklaces and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, banana plants frame the scene, and a small seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits at the base in front of a white-draped platform. A tray of flowers and fruit sits at lower left.2009-10-15September 26 20092009-09-26 +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.2009-09-25Inside a temple shrine, a large gilded murti of a seated deity couple dominates the frame, the male figure holding a trident and the female holding a lotus, both draped in green and gold garments and garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower strands. Before them stands a gilded shivalinga-style altar with flower garlands, and in front a red-robed figure with a rudraksha-style necklace sits at the base of the shrine, appearing to be a devotee or priest. Gilded oil lamps flank the altar, red curtains hang on both sides, and small brass puja vessels and offerings are arranged on the platform. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine arch.2009-12-21 +1 copies