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A shrine photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated on a red satin backdrop under a golden arch, draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and red garment with a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears an orange sari with jewelled ornaments. A cobra hood with a golden canopy rises above a seated figure in an orange robe, with white shawl and a silver garland, positioned before a white draped table. Brass oil lamps with lotus-like tops flank the shrine, and brass pots, bells and small lamps sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame. Two golden metal murti figures sit on a raised platform draped in orange and red cloth, one wearing a red turban and holding a trident, the other wearing an ornate jeweled crown and holding a tall golden staff. Both are decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and gold necklaces. In front stands a large orange-and-white Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and jasmine garlands, with brass lamps, a kalasha and a brass pot as offerings below. No living people are visible.2011-11-11May 27 20132013-05-27Golden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.2009-09-25December 12 20162016-12-12October 04 20102010-10-04September 29 20092009-09-29A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a pair of decorated deity murti seated under an arched gold frame backed by a lime-green cloth. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crescent-topped crown, carries a trident and holds a drum, with layered white and silver necklaces and a pink and orange skirt. The figure on the right wears a black hair crown, a red and blue blouse and pink skirt, with silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white draped platform holds a small seated white and orange figure in front of a silver cobra-hooded shape. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a small flame burns in the foreground.2009-06-27December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red throne-like seat before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari-style dress and heavy necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at left. In the lower right foreground a seated person in white and gold clothing with a striped headcloth is partly visible, with garlands around them. Their presence is a physical person, but the image is dominated by the murti pair.2010-08-01Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by teal cloth. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; he is adorned with heavy silver and jewelled necklaces and a belt. The female figure wears a green and pink sari with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a headpiece, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are draped with long garlands of marigolds and roses. In front, a large silver-and-gold snake-hood ornament and a jewelled cloth-covered object sit atop a white-draped base, with a decorative jewelled necklace displayed below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-29Golden murti images of a deity pair seated before a flower-decorated arch framed in ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, jeweled silver-and-gold armour, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a heavy necklace. Red satin drapes cover the seat, garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers surround them, and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. A ceremonial brass vessel and a golden ritual implement sit in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-16 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copies