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A shrine arrangement in a temple sanctum. Two golden deity murtis, one crowned and holding a trident-like staff, the other with a golden crown and jewelled necklaces, are seated against a red satin backdrop framed by yellow and magenta marigold garlands. In front of them, a seated figure wears an orange turban and a white dhoti under a golden multi-hooded serpent hood, set above a gold-banded base. A white-draped table holds a small marble figure in orange robes with raised hand, and brass lamps sit at the lower edge.

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December 28 20112011-12-28A decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated together on a red silk-draped throne beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled necklace, holding a bow and arrow; the female figure wears an orange-red sari with gold crown and jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands and white jasmine. Before them stands a white and saffron-clad sculpted figure with a small saffron cloth over its head, seated beneath a gold cobra hood with green jewelled inlays, in front of a gold rimmed platform draped in white and gold-bordered cloth. Brass lamps flank the shrine and offering vessels sit at the base.2010-07-25Photograph of a decorated altar with two large golden-bronze murtis of a male deity and a female deity seated under a gilded arch, draped in red and orange cloth and framed by red, yellow and green flower garlands. The male murti wears a red turban, a gold beaded necklace and a crown; the female murti wears red silk, jewelled necklaces and a tall jewelled crown. Between them is a sacred stone linga wrapped in orange cloth, with a small snake-hood motif and green jewelled ornaments, and a white marble statue of a seated figure in a turban sits in front. No living people are visible, apart from a partially visible person's arm at the lower left edge.2011-11-06A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha-style red and gold beaded necklaces and holds a trident and other hand implements. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and red silk sari with gold border and bridal-style jewellery. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape the shrine. In front sits a large orange-draped shivalinga with silver bands and a decorative silver yoni base, adorned with garlands. A small white marble figure of a seated sage with raised hand sits at the base. No people are visible.2011-11-06September 13 20112011-09-13A golden temple shrine niche framed by ornate gilded arch work holds gilded murtis of a deity pair: a male figure in an orange-red turban and jewelled necklaces beside a female figure in a gold-and-maroon brocade sari with a jewelled crown and a lotus-like hand gesture. In front, a black stone linga is draped in an orange cloth and wrapped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, and a gold yoni-pitha base with a jewelled silver face. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwear sits at left with an offering dish. Red silk drapes cover the altar platform, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27 +1 copiesA gilded temple shrine with golden arched backdrop and orange curtains holds a large golden murti of a deity with a crown and trident, flanked by a second golden figure in jewelled crown and saffron-red sari. Garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers hang on the statues. In front, a cobra-hooded golden figure in orange cloth and rudraksha is decorated with a gold-trimmed hood, with a white marble statue in red robes and mala seated on the red-draped altar. Brass lamps, bowls and vessels sit on the platform in the foreground. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2011-12-28 +1 copiesPhoto of a golden murti pair seated on a raised red-draped dais framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. The left figure wears a red turban, gold necklaces and holds a trident; the right figure wears a jewelled crown and red silk, holding a golden staff. In front, a large orange-draped object with a garland is adorned with jasmine and marigold strands, with small oil lamps and a kalasha at the base. No living people are visible.2011-11-06Golden shrine arch framing a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pink-draped throne, Shiva in an orange turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident and drum, Parvati in purple and orange sari with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a white-draped seat holds a white and blue-robed figure, appearing to be a statue or portrait. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass puja vessels sit on a platform at the bottom. No living people are visible.2010-09-15December 28 20112011-12-28Photograph of a pair of large gilded deity murtis seated on a red velvet backdrop inside a stone-pillared shrine. The male figure wears a green and red turban, carries a trident and a damaru-like staff, and has a golden multi-hooded cobra canopy behind him; the female figure beside him wears an orange and maroon sari with heavy jewelry. Both are draped in flower garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds. An orange cloth covers the altar base, with brass offering bowls at the bottom edge. No people are visible in the frame.2007-08-26Two golden murti statues of a deity couple sit enthroned on a golden peetha inside a shrine arch decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and bead strands in red, yellow, orange and purple. The male figure wears an orange turban and red and gold ornate garments with layered jeweled necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one hand; the female figure wears a black crown-like headdress, white pearl necklaces and a red sari with gold borders. A gold kalasha sits at the base amid flowers, and a teal backdrop hangs behind. These are statues, not living people, and no identifiable living person is shown.2011-07-16