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October 19 20172017-10-19A photo of a shrine inside a temple at night, with a central murti of Shiva and a consort seated on a raised golden-trimmed pedestal under an arched niche. Both figures wear garlands of red and white flowers, and red velvet drapes frame the shrine. Above sit small white bull statues and painted deity panels. In the lower right, a single priest in orange saffron robes kneels or bends at the base of the shrine, tending the offerings.2017-10-19July 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesOctober 03 20082008-10-03October 19 20082008-10-19A richly decorated shrine at night showing a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati form, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a gold arch above. Behind them hang red drapes, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated priest in white ritual cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and gold headpiece sits on a dais with a brass vessel, performing worship. Small floral arrangements and offerings frame the altar. No people other than the priest are visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesA temple-style shrine photographed in a hall with blue-lit stone pillars. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, one with a crown and trident-like weapon and one in red and gold garments, both draped in marigold and yellow-green garlands and framed by a gilded arch. In front, a seated figure in an orange-brown cloth and white dhoti with gold border sits on a raised peetha, with a vessel of offerings and brass lamps arranged around. Potted green plants and pink flowers flank the altar. The two deity figures are statues, not living people, and no one else is visibly present.2010-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murti seated side by side. The figure on the left has four arms, a red crown, and holds a drum-like instrument; the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold crown and a green-and-gold garment. Both are adorned with red and orange garlands and gold ornaments. Below them, a small silver murti and red-and-green cloth offerings sit on a low altar, flanked by brass oil lamps. A red and orange curtain hangs behind. At the lower right corner, a partly visible figure in an orange-saffron robe kneels or stands at the edge of the frame.2013-06-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together in a golden arched niche against a red backdrop, holding a trident, a ritual object and other attributes, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and gold jewellery. Flanking figures stand on either side, including a gilded attendant figure with a crown and a sage-like figure on the right. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform in front, with silver offering trays and small decorated figures before the central sanctum. In the lower right foreground, a person with long dark hair, seen from behind and wearing a reddish-brown cloth, stands before the shrine in worship. Gold draped curtains frame the right side.2017-08-22August 22 20172017-08-22January 26 20102010-01-26 +1 copiesPhotograph of a lit temple shrine at night, framed by grey stone pillars with carvings and orange curtains, strung with small lights. Within a gilded arch sits a deity murti pair with crowns and garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepam) on the stone platform. A small figure in orange robes sits at the base of the shrine in front of the offerings. A partly visible person in white clothing bends at the lower left edge.2010-11-21