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A photograph of a deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red dhoti and orange turban-like headdress and holds a trident and a staff; the female figure wears a pink and magenta sari and a tall crown. Both wear layered gold necklaces and bright floral garlands in yellow, red and purple hang across them. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a golden peetha with a decorative base sits in front.

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A gilded arched shrine holds a pair of ornately decorated deity murtis seated on a golden throne before a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, a red and gold necklace, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right wears a patterned gold-brown sari-style dress, a tall crown, and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta garlands hang over both figures, and a silver lingam-shaped object with green gems sits at their feet among gold lamps. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2010-08-08Close view of a golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch against a dark red velvet backdrop. The male murti wears an orange-red dhoti and turban with a jeweled crown and multi-strand necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female murti wears a pink and gold sari, a jeweled crown, gold and white necklaces, and a yellow and purple flower garland.2010-01-13A 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 golden-framed shrine arch holds a pair of painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a crown-like headdress, holds a trident and a small ritual vessel, and has a rudraksha-style and gold necklace layered over a pink lower garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, gold jewellery and a decorated crown. Yellow and pink flower garlands drape both murtis and a silver-gold lingam-shaped object stands in front on a platter. Red curtains hang behind the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-09-02A gilded shrine arch frames a pair of deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The male figure holds a trident and a drum-like device, wears an orange turban and a layered gold and red necklace, and stands beside a female figure in a teal and gold sari with a black crown and a multi-strand pearl necklace. A red fabric backdrop hangs behind them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small seated figure with an orange head covering in the foreground. No living people are visible. The shrine is an ornate stone temple structure.2010-02-03Two gilded statues of a divine couple are seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain within a gold-carved arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident. The female figure on the right wears a crown, layered ornate necklaces, and a purple and orange sari, holding a small staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. Brass oil lamps flank the sides, and a decorative shield-like plate with jewelled hangings rests in front. This is a statue scene, not living people.2010-09-15Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03A photograph of a gilded statue pair seated on a raised platform before a red draped backdrop within a golden arch. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a green and orange turban with a crown-like headdress, multiple gold and bead necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a ritual object, with white dhoti and a saffron-orange sash. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a black and gold headdress, layered necklaces, and a green and white sari with a magenta skirt-like draping. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual tray with a small orange-draped linga-shaped object and small oil lamps flank the sides.2010-02-05A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown and a crescent ornament, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered pearl-style necklaces and a pink-gold sari. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape around the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the sides of the arch.2010-08-08August 03 20102010-08-03A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a jewelled crown, a bejewelled gold necklace and holds a trident and an upraised hand; the figure on the right wears a red sari, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape the central shrine. In front, a small figure in a red robe and maroon head covering bows or sits at the base of the altar, with brass oil lamps on either side and a copper-coloured pipe overhead.2010-09-18A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15