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A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pedestal. The left figure, a four-armed male deity with a trident in one hand, wears a red and green turban, a red beaded necklace and a blue cloth. The right figure wears a pink sari, a tiered crown and layered red and gold necklaces. Both are decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and red, and a kalasha-like vessel with a garland sits at the base. Behind them hang red curtains framed by an ornate gold arch, with tall gold lamp stands on either side.

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January 04 20102010-01-04A golden-framed shrine holds a pair of ornate deity murti, a male figure in a red and green turban with a trident raised in one hand and a female figure in a red and gold sari beside him, both wearing layered red and white garlands and jewelled necklaces. Their pedestal is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a central sacred object, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and deep red curtains. The scene is a temple setting with no people visible.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine housing a pair of deity murti. The figure on the left, a murti with four arms, holds a trident and wears a red and green turban, a red beaded necklace and a blue cloth. The figure on the right wears a pink sari and a tall crown with a rich red necklace. A large gold arch frames the shrine, with brass oil lamps on stands at either side, a red backdrop behind, and a framed photograph placed in the lower foreground.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.December 15 20092009-12-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched frame and a deep red curtain behind it. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red-orange turban, a crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, a purple and pink sari, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a seated figure in blue clothing with a white shawl and a gold necklace, head bowed, with hands folded in a seated posture, placed before a white-draped platform. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small figure stands at the right edge. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom right corner.2010-09-15A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side in an ornate gold arched shrine niche with a deep red curtain behind them. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears an orange turban, a silver crown, a large silver necklace and a red garland, and holds a trident. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a tall silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a pink sari, and holds a lotus. Both are draped with multicoloured flower garlands in purple, white, red, green and orange. A silver tray with lamp-like offerings sits at the base. Watermarked archive image; no living people are visible.2010-09-28A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti standing under a golden arched frame before red drapery. The taller figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with a red and gold necklace; beside him stands a female deity in orange and gold garments with a crown and jewelled necklace. Both wear ornate jewellery and are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a small seated figure in blue and white is covered by a white cloth and an ornate turban, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small ornamental chair with a tiny figure sits to the right. No living people are clearly in the shrine; a partial figure appears at the lower right edge.2010-09-15A photograph of a pair of golden-faced processional deity murtis seated on a gilded palanquin-style platform within an ornate golden arched shrine framed by carved stone pillars. The left figure wears a red turban, red and gold garland-like jewellery and carries a staff; the right figure wears a dark blue and purple blouse, a tall ornate headdress and layered pearl necklaces. Red and white flower garlands drape the platform, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits in the centre. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and at the bottom edge a person in pink and a partially visible seated devotee are seen. Trees appear in the background.2009-06-17A temple shrine with a large gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati standing in an arched alcove draped with red cloth. The Shiva figure holds a trident and wears a red turban, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads; Parvati wears a crown and orange-and-pink sari. Below them, a seated blue-clad murti or figure with a white cloth and gold ornaments is adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform. Pink and orange drapes frame the scene, with greenery visible at the top left.2010-09-15Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine against red drapes. The male figure wears an orange turban, layered silver-toned necklaces and holds a staff, while the female figure wears a pink sari with gold jewellery and a tiara-like crown. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower malas, and gold oil lamps flank the shrine. A small brass vessel with a leaf garland sits at the base. The image carries a faint archive copyright overlay.2009-12-15A golden arched shrine framing two large painted deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green dhoti-like lower garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and silver patterned sari and a conical crown, with a silver necklace. Between them sits a decorated cobra hood above a white and gold base. Both are draped with garlands of pink, orange, yellow and purple flowers. Red curtains hang behind, and brass oil lamps stand on each side of the arch.2010-09-29