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A 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.

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December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A 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.2010-12-26December 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.2010-12-23A 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.2010-12-26A decorated shrine tableau of deity murtis draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, red blossoms and green leaves. Two large figures sit side by side: the left one wears an orange turban and holds a small object, while the right one wears an orange sari with gold trim, a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces, and holds one hand outward. A smaller figure in orange with a gold crown sits in front on a white and orange cloth, with a white silver-necklaced statue at lower left. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine, which sits under an ornate arched stone canopy.2010-12-31A 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.2010-12-28Two large painted deity murti sit on an elevated platform inside a temple pavilion, both draped in orange and gold garments with silver jewelry and crowns. The left figure holds a long silver staff or trident and a hand raised in blessing, while the right figure is seated beside it. Garlands of yellow marigolds with green and purple flowers wrap around the platform pillars. A gold-patterned pillar frames the left side, a red curtain hangs behind, and an orange cushioned seat with a grey-clad figure sits at the lower right. A palm tree is visible through the open side.2010-12-14Photograph of a shrine housing a pair of painted deity murti seated on a raised throne-like platform beneath an ornate carved stone arch. The taller figure wears a red turban with a crown, a trident in one hand and a rudraksha mala with a red garment; the consort figure wears a red sari, a crown, layered gold necklaces and earrings with green pendants. Both are decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and green leaves, and red flowers. Below them sits a black shivalingam wrapped in a gold-and-jewelled covering and a gold yoni base, with a brass lamp stand to the right and orange curtains framing the shrine.2010-12-28March 02 20112011-03-02December 23 20102010-12-23