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A temple shrine with two seated deity murti in yellow and gold garments, draped in marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. The seated figure on the left holds a trident and wears a yellow turban and ornate jewellery; the figure on the right wears a yellow sari and layered necklaces. A large garland wreath encircles a lower seated figure in a yellow turban, and a white-clad statue stands at the lower right holding a garland. A brass oil lamp sits on the floor, a white-draped table and red curtains frame the scene, and a golden arch surrounds the upper shrine.

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A photograph of a shrine with gilded deity murti seated under a gold arch. Two painted or gilded figures sit on a red draped seat: the left figure holds a trident and wears a yellow turban, rudraksha-style beads and jewelled necklaces; the right figure wears a yellow sari, layered gold necklaces and holds a green stone. Both are draped in yellow fabric and heavily garlanded with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. In front, a smaller figure in a yellow turban and yellow cloth sits covered in red and yellow flower garlands beside a brass pot and a white-draped table. No living people are visible.2010-12-26December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised throne: a male figure in a yellow turban and yellow dhoti with gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, and a female figure in yellow sari with layered gold necklaces and bangles. Both are decorated with thick garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange and red, plus white flowers. In front, a smaller figure in yellow and a saffron turban sits with a flower garland and a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small garlanded shrine figure appears at the right. Carved stone pillars and an arched gold frame surround the altar. No living people are visible.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23Photograph of a gilded processional idol pair seated on a crimson satin-draped platform within a marigold-garlanded arch. The male figure wears a saffron-yellow turban and robes, a trident-tipped staff, rudraksha-style beads and jewelled gold necklaces; the female figure wears a yellow dress, a tall dark hairstyle with a crown, and layered gold and silver jewellery. Both have raised hands in blessing poses. Multicoloured marigold garlands of yellow, purple, red and white frame the figures, and loose yellow petals lie on a white-draped table below. No living people are visible.2010-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a standing and seated deity pair in red and gold garments, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and rudraksha-style necklaces; the figure on the right wears a red sari and jewelled necklaces. In the foreground, a black stone deity murti with a red cloth and gold jewellery sits on a white-draped platform. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and a standing figure in a red robe and red turban holds a flower garland at the lower edge, next to brass lamps. Ornate golden arch and carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-12-28A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a crimson cushioned throne beneath a gilded arch. The Shiva figure wears a golden crown with a yellow turban-like headdress, a trident is held upright, and his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The Parvati figure wears a yellow saree, heavy gold necklaces, a jewelled headpiece and bangles. Both are decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, white jasmine and green leaves wrapped around the arch. A red cloth hangs behind and a stone pillar with carvings stands at the right. No people are visible.2010-12-26A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large gold-framed arch behind it. Two painted or gilded deity murti sit on a red and maroon throne: the figure on the left wears a yellow turban and a crown, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, and raises a hand in blessing, while the figure on the right wears a yellow saree with heavy gold and silver jewellery and holds a flower. In front, a large black stone lingam-like form is draped in yellow cloth and wrapped in thick garlands of marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves. Brass oil lamps stand on a white-covered table, scattered petals lie on the floor, and a yellow-clad figure with a garland sits at the lower left edge. Orange curtains and potted plants appear in the open pavilion to the left.2010-12-26Temple shrine photograph showing a seated deity murti pair under a gilded arch, draped in marigold and garland strands of yellow, purple and green. The seated male figure wears a red turban and ornate crown-like headdress, and the seated female figure wears a red sari with gold jewelry and a tall decorated crown. In front, a black stone linga-form image is adorned with a gold-rimmed base, white jasmine garlands and red-and-yellow flower strands. A smaller white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes with a garland stands on a wooden platform in the foreground. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a white cloth with orange border lies at the left. No living people are visible.2010-12-28