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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed shrine against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and gold turban, a red and gold dhoti, layered diamond-style necklaces and holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a green sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers. Before them, a seated figure in white and red, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, sits on a pedestal with a golden band; brass oil lamps stand at the left and a small decorated altar with floral garlands appears at the right. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with flower garlands draped across the central arrangement.

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August 11 2011

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A golden-framed shrine holds a seated deity murti pair beneath orange draped fabric. The male figure has a trident, a red turban and a crown-like headdress, and wears layered silver necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold sari and heavy silver jewellery. Both are garlanded with red and yellow marigold chains, and a Shivalinga stands in front on a white and purple cloth, surrounded by brass vessels and offerings. Pale purple drapery and lamps sit on the platform below.

July 09 2009

A gilded shrine arch frames a sculpted pair of deities seated on a golden throne before a red curtain: a male figure in an orange turban with crescent ornament holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, while a female figure in a blue sari with gold jewellery holds a lotus. Between them stands a golden shivalinga wrapped in marigold and yellow flower garlands, with a golden cobra hood above. Below sits a small white figure in blue robes with hands folded, and brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and a plate of flowers are arranged on the stone ledge. Deity murti, not living people.

Photograph of a seated pair of golden deity murtis, a male figure with red turban, trident and snake-topped staff and a female figure in a turquoise embroidered sari with a parrot in her raised hand, seated before a red drape inside a gilded arch. Both wear jewelled crowns, rudraksha malas and heavy gold necklaces. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang on both sides and a golden snake-hooded linga-shaped form with a kalasha-like arrangement sits in the foreground.

A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais before a red curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, heavy jeweled necklaces, a blue dhoti and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a pink sari with a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower malas. In front stands a polished silver-gold shivalinga-like pillar with a row of green stones. A partially visible person sits at the lower edge of the frame. Ornate gold border carvings frame the scene.

August 11 2011

2011-08-11 +1 copies

A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arched frame and teal backdrop holding a seated deity murti pair: a figure with a green and gold turban, red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in one hand, beside a female figure in a green sari with a white flower garland and a jewelled crown. Both are covered in ornaments. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang down the front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and smaller figures and flower offerings sit on the lower platform. The scene looks like a temple darshan setting.

Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large golden-bronze statue of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a raised platform, the male figure holding a trident and damaru, both draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas. Before them stands a dark stone Shiva lingam wrapped in an orange cloth, adorned with a rudraksha garland, a white and gold necklace, and a crown-like offering of green stones. A small white-and-orange figure sits at the base of the statues. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and small bowls of offerings are arranged in front, with a green brocade backdrop and an ornate gold arch framing the scene. No living people are visible.