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April 24 20132013-04-24Photograph of a golden shrine with two deity murtis seated on a throne against a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and multiple garlands; the right figure wears a crown and purple-and-gold sari with flower garlands. Both are dressed in orange-yellow cloth. A large rudraksha-and-garland-decorated stand sits in front with a kalasha-like offering, bordered by metal railings and purple, yellow and orange floral festoons overhead. The statues are not living people.2013-03-13January 15 20132013-01-15 +1 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24September 06 20142014-09-06March 30 20132013-03-30A photograph of a gilded shrine niche holding an ornate deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure, both with gold-toned bodies, flower garlands in red and orange, and layered pearl-style necklaces. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears an orange sari and a tall crown. A lingam-shaped form sits centrally on a black peetha with garlands draped across it. A small standing figure in a red garment and red headwear with folded hands appears at the right edge, and purple and green drapes frame the shrine.2013-09-13June 06 20102010-06-06January 15 20132013-01-15 +1 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched canopy and gold-embroidered gold curtain behind two seated deity murtis dressed in red and orange garments with red and white garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a staff; the right wears a gold crown. A decorated sanctum and a large shivalinga-like altar stand in front, draped with blue cloth and red and orange flower garlands. Metal grilles frame the view on both sides, with red cloth hanging on the pillars. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2013-03-08A golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine niche, flanked by red velvet drapes. The two figures wear gold crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces; the male figure holds a trident-like staff. Below them a large Shiva lingam is dressed with multicoloured flower garlands, silver-and-gold ornaments and a red stone set in its face, with a small white cloth at its base. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side. Walls are carved stone. No physical people are visible in the scene.2009-11-19