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A photograph of a temple shrine showing two large painted deity murtis standing side by side within a gilded arch framed by red drapes. The figure on the left has an orange and gold crown, gold earrings, a black-and-gold necklace, and pink and blue garments, holding a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, gold jewellery, a blue and purple sari, and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers. In front stands a smaller black stone linga with an orange cloth wrap and a cobra-hood canopy, decorated with garlands and sitting on a gold-banded base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the carved stone pillars are visible around the shrine. No people are present.

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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The figure at centre wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure at right wears a black crown, a pink and purple sari-style garment and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a brass vessel with a green-and-orange cloth sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-25A photograph of a shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis, a male figure holding a trident and a female figure, both decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers and silver jewellery. Dressed in blue garments, they sit before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a silver-edged ritual vessel sits at the base, surrounded by garlands. The setting is a stone temple interior with carved pillars and warm lighting.2010-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red backdrop. Two large gold-faced deity murtis stand side by side: the left figure wears an orange turban and pink-and-black garment, holding a trident and a drum-like object, while the right figure wears a blue-and-purple sari with a black headdress and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, white and purple flower malas. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and a rudraksha mala is draped in white cloth with gold bangles and an orange turban, with brass lamps and offerings in front. No living people are visible.2010-02-09A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold-toned stonework holds two metal deity murtis in front of a red drape. The left figure wears an orange turban-crown, a pink dhoti-like garment, a layered silver necklace and earrings, and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The right figure wears a blue and purple sari with a silver necklace, earrings and a dark braided hairstyle. Both are garlanded with yellow and white flowers and purple blossoms. In the foreground a brass pitha holds a tray with lit wicks and leaves. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-02-09Golden metallic murti pair of a male and female deity seated against a red draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown and crescent ornament, pink garment, dark bejewelled chest piece and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand implement. The female figure wears a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a black jewelled headdress. Both are draped in yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a small golden Nandi-like or naga-hooded pedestal with an orange-wrapped element and garlands, and a decorative golden base. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-02-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate gold arch framing a red backdrop. Two painted deity murti stand tall: the left figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, and wears a pink and navy garment with a jewelled necklace; the right figure wears a blue and purple sari with a jewelled headpiece. Both are draped in yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands in blessing, under a snake-hooded canopy and a white cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and offering plates lie at the base. No living people are visible.2010-02-09 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised platform within a gilded arch against red drapery. The taller figure wears an orange and red crown, a white and gold necklace and a pink and blue garment, holding a trident-like staff; the companion figure wears a black crown, blue skirt and purple sash. Both are garlanded with marigolds in yellow, white and purple. In front, a lower white-draped seat holds a figure in orange robes with a gold-banded headpiece and a marigold garland, with a kalasha-like brass vessel above. Brass oil lamps (dipa) flank the platform, and a small orange-clad seated figure sits at the bottom. The scene is an ornate temple sanctum with stone pillars.2010-02-09Photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch with a red drape behind. Two large gold-toned deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears an orange-red turban and crown-like headdress, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, and wears pink and blue robes with layered gold necklaces; the female figure wears a black headdress, teal-blue and purple garments and gold jewellery. Garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers hang from both. In front, a seated white statue draped in an orange cloth and rudraksha-style beads sits on a white cloth with gold bangles and a white sash. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, with a brass tray of flowers and a small vessel in the foreground.2010-02-09June 18 20092009-06-18Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine against red drapes. The male figure wears an orange turban, layered silver-toned necklaces and holds a staff, while the female figure wears a pink sari with gold jewellery and a tiara-like crown. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower malas, and gold oil lamps flank the shrine. A small brass vessel with a leaf garland sits at the base. The image carries a faint archive copyright overlay.2009-12-15Two decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red and pink silk garment with a blue under-cloth, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and white rosettes, a magenta and purple silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a green leaf offering sits in front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18A photograph of a pair of golden utsava murtis seated on a red draped throne-like niche within a gold-framed arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a red-and-gold tilak, rudraksha beads and an ornate gold necklace, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall crown and matching earrings. Both are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, and a brass tray holds a row of small lamps and an orange offering in front. These are deity murtis, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-11-09