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A photograph of a golden-framed shrine with a red backdrop holding two large metal murti figures of a seated male deity and a female deity, both adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands, jewelled necklaces and crowns. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and ritual objects, and the female wears a red and green sari with silver jewellery. In front, a white-draped seat or pedestal bears a small figure in a red turban and red shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace, with a framed photograph below showing a smiling man in orange robes with a mala standing before a banyan tree. A brass lamp stands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop holding a large deity murti pair: a golden-faced male form in an orange turban and crown, holding a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and a female form in a red and green sari with a high black hairstyle. Both wear layered gold and red bead necklaces and jewelled armlets, and the figures are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front of them sits a seated figure in white and red-maroon robes with a red head covering and a beaded mala, placed beneath a gold-banded pedestal with a green-jewelled ornament. Along the bottom edge is a red-framed image, partially visible, and a photo of a seated person. No physically present people are clearly visible in the foreground.2010-02-19A golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar within a red draped niche framed by ornate gold arch carving. The left figure holds a trident and wears a red and gold turban, with rudraksha beads and a red-and-gold garment. The right figure wears a golden crown, pearl necklaces and a lavender sari. Both wear yellow and red garlands of marigolds and white jasmine. In front, a small white-robed figure with rudraksha mala and garlands sits on a golden pedestal, with a brass lamp and offerings below. No living people are visible.2013-06-20December 14 20102010-12-14 +1 copiesA gilded shrine arch frames a ceremonial display of deity murtis decorated with flower garlands. Two large metallic figures stand behind a central seated white figure: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a raised hand, and wears layered gold and bead necklaces; the female figure wears a magenta and gold sari and a dark crown with jewelry. In front, a smaller white seated figure in orange-red robes and an orange-and-green head covering sits beneath a golden canopy with a cobra hood, wrapped in red and yellow garlands. Brass kalashas, a lamp and vessels sit on a white-draped platform in the foreground.2010-08-25A photograph of a large golden-bronze deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform before a red draped curtain and an ornate gold arch. Shiva, on the left, wears an orange turban, jewelled collar and holds a trident. Parvati, on the right, wears a blue sari with a gold necklace and jasmine headpiece. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands. In front, a smaller white statue sits in blue cloth, and an oil lamp stands on a small wooden stand at the base. No living people are visible.2011-09-23A photograph of a richly decorated shrine with golden arch framing a red curtain. Two gilded murtis of a seated deity pair sit on a yellow-draped platform: the male figure wears an orange turban with crescent ornament, blue garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the female figure wears an orange sari with gold border and ornate jewelry. Between them stands a silver shiva lingam with a serpent coil, garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands. In the foreground, a white-skinned statue of a seated figure in orange robe and rudraksha mala holds one hand raised, placed before a silver altar with a kalasha-like offering. The image is a photo of a temple shrine tableau.2010-07-09June 20 20132013-06-20 +1 copiesJune 19 20132013-06-19A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch housing two deity murtis, a male and a female figure, both with crowns and ornaments, dressed in yellow and magenta garments with flower garlands. In front of them sits a white and red-robed statue of a seated figure in a red shawl with a red turban and a bead necklace, wearing a flower garland, on a small platform. Flanking the shrine are smaller red-dressed figures in niches, with a golden canopy above and orange draped cloth behind. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A temple shrine with a large golden-framed niche in grey stone. Two large deity statues stand inside: the left figure holds a trident and drum-like object, wears a red headdress and a black-and-gold garland; the right figure wears a blue and magenta sari with a crown. Both are draped in purple, yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front, a small statue is dressed in an orange cloth and garland on a white-draped platform beneath a kalasha-like crown. A framed photograph in front shows a smiling man in orange robes with raised hand, labelled with a printed caption, while brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2010-02-10Photograph of a temple shrine showing a large golden deity murti of a seated couple in orange and blue garments, with a trident, serpent-topped staff and crown, behind a Shiva lingam-shaped base draped in orange cloth and heaped with red and yellow marigold garlands. In front, a small white and yellow seated statue of a saint with a yellow shawl sits on a low pedestal. Ornate gold arch and green brocade curtain frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures.2011-09-27A photograph of a temple shrine with a large pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pink-draped platform beneath a golden arched niche. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and layered gold necklaces; the figure on the right wears a red and gold garment and a crown with ornate jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes with a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, decorated with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a worshipper in orange robes bends at the lower right corner. The photograph depicts a portrait rather than a physical person, and the framed portrait is the only identifiable subject, not verified as the a person.2009-12-06