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A photograph of a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like seat under an ornate golden arch, decorated with marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and white. Shiva wears an orange turban, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha-style dark bead mala; Parvati wears a tall gold crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a golden shivalinga wrapped in white and red flower garlands. At the bottom, a small white statue of a figure in a blue shawl and rudraksha mala is partly visible. The image is a photo of statues, so no living people are counted.

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January 02 20102010-01-02December 23 20092009-12-23Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne within an ornate golden arched niche with a deep red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban with a jewelled ornament, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a trident and a drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a golden crown and jewelled necklaces, with a yellow and purple garland draped along both sides. A kalasha stands before them with green gemstone-like ornaments, and oil lamps flank the arch. Statues only, no physical people.2010-09-11A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a throne-like pedestal before a red velvet backdrop within a gold-carved arch. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban, a crown, a rudraksha mala and a white garland, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and holds a flower. Both are draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands, and a red cloth covers the base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side.2010-09-11Gilded metal murti of a seated divine couple within a golden arched frame against a red drape. The male figure wears a pink turban-style crown, a jewelled necklace and a red gem pendant, and holds a ceremonial object in one hand. The female figure wears a golden crown and layered pearl necklaces. A golden shivalinga sits on a red-and-gold base wrapped in garlands of white flowers, purple and yellow blossoms. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05A gilded metal murti of a seated divine couple, Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari, is installed in a golden arched frame against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a pink turban with a gold crown, rudraksha mala and layered necklaces, holding a trident and a small figure in one hand. The female figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a decorated garment. Both sit on a golden seat with a red satin cloth draped below. In front, a tall golden shivalinga-like object is decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below, a small figure in a blue garment wearing a pink garland sits at the base, possibly a devotee or small statue. The scene is adorned with flower garlands and ornate gold framing.2010-09-11Photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A person in saffron-orange robes and an orange cloth over the head, wearing a gold-toned beaded necklace, pours liquid from a brass vessel while holding a silver plate above a dark stone shivalinga on a pedestal. Behind it stand gilded deity murtis with an orange turban and a gold crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and red gems, garlanded with yellow and red marigold flowers under a gold arch. A small white marble figure and a red-clad figurine sit on the pedestal's edge.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne within a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and black beaded necklaces, holds a trident and a small drum, and the female figure wears a gold crown and jewelled necklaces, with a red skirt-like drape below. Between them stands a golden shivalinga adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front, a small figure in a turquoise garment wears a pink flower garland and hands are folded. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and fresh flower garlands hang around the murtis.2010-09-11June 09 20092009-06-09A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate gold arch in a temple shrine, with red and pink silk drapes behind them. Shiva holds a trident and Parvati wears a tall gold crown and layered crystal necklaces. Garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flower strings surround the figures and a golden Shiva lingam decorated with jewelled ornaments in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A small blue-robed statue of a seated devotee sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2009-11-19A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears an ornate golden crown with a crescent, a trident in one hand, and layered silver and gold necklaces over a dark garment with a red sash. The figure on the right wears a tiered golden crown, a blue skirt, and heavy jewelry. Between them stands a large golden kalasha-like vessel with green stones, draped in flower garlands. Garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers frame the figures against a deep red velvet backdrop, with a pink and gold silk cloth spread over the platform and marigold offerings at the base. The figures are statues, not living people.Photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a pink and red turban, rudraksha mala, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; a gold cobra hood and a long spear-like staff are visible. The female deity beside him wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a flower-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a gold oil lamp stands at the left edge. The statues are depictions, not people, and no living person is visible.2010-09-11