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November 02 20132013-11-02November 08 20132013-11-08December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesA golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a golden throne inside a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch and deep red velvet drapery. The male figure holds a trident and wears a green and orange turban, while the female figure wears a golden crown and layered jewellery. In front stands a large golden lingam decorated with a snake hood, surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. A teal and gold cloth drapes the base. No living people are visible, and no portrait of a person appears in the scene.2009-10-17July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, arranged in arched frames. Two gilded deity murti stand at centre: the left figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, the right figure a golden crown, both with gold necklaces and earrings. A tall gold kalasha or lingam-like ritual vessel stands before them, draped with a garland. To the right, a smaller gilded figure with raised hands and a rudraksha mala is shown in orange robes beneath an ornate golden arch; it is a statue, not a living person. A gold-trimmed ritual platform and teal cloth complete the altar. No living people are visible.2013-11-02A photograph of a decorated shrine niche with two large deity murtis seated side by side on a red-draped platform, framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange crown and holds a trident and a ritual gesture; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and holds a vessel. Both wear red silk garments, gold jewellery and garlands. Between them stands a golden cylindrical object with a shivalinga-like form, and a small white seated figure rests before the platform. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves cover the arch and the base. Strings of flowers hang along the stone wall below. No people are visible; all figures are statues.2010-10-16A gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar framed by a gold arch and heavy garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled ornate necklace and holds a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a jewelled crown and holds a veena with a gourd resonator across her lap. Both are dressed in crimson silk. A gold shivalinga-like pillar with a red garland stands in front. A small figure in a green cap is visible at the bottom edge, shown in a printed image on the altar, not a physical person.2010-10-16A decorated shrine with two large gold-coloured deity murti seated on a throne backdrop, one holding a trident and the other a staff, both adorned with heavy gold jewellery, red and green garments and garlands of marigold and red flowers. In front, a small white marble figure in a red turban and red garment sits with raised hand on a pedestal, surrounded by garlands, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel. The scene is richly festooned with multicoloured flower garlands and gold-trimmed red draping. No physical people are visible.2012-05-01A photograph of a decorated temple shrine dominated by two gilded deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a bright orange-red turban, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a purple and red silk sari with gold jewellery and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by arches of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. In front, a large black Shivalinga-style form draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in thick garlands of marigolds and roses rests on a golden base. A bright yellow and green floral backdrop with blue cloud motifs fills the left side, and a golden kalasha stands on a wooden stool at the far left. No people are visible.2008-01-01April 24 20122012-04-24A decorated shrine photograph centred on a golden deity murti pair standing behind a silver and gold shivalinga on an ornate base. The taller figure wears an orange and red turban, large earrings and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a ritual object in one hand. The companion figure wears a golden crown and gold ornaments. Both are framed by arches of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple, green and white. A smaller golden statue to the right wears a saffron robe and rudraksha mala, with palms together. The statues are shown without people present.2013-11-02