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A photograph of a gilded shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtain, showing a pair of decorated deity murti, one male with an orange turban and crown holding a drum-like object and the other female in a blue sari with an elaborate headdress, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sits a white seated murti of a sage in orange robes with a hand raised, beside brass lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, and bowls of flowers. No living people are visible.

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July 02 20102010-07-02July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like pedestal behind a large gilded arch. The central figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown with crescent, silver-and-gold ornaments and a holds a trident; the seated consort beside him wears a teal-blue silk sari and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a golden shivalinga-like pillar with a snake-hood canopy stands on a golden base. Brass oil lamps flank the sides, and brass vessels, a plate of flowers and a small figure in orange robes with an orange turban sit at the foot of the pedestal.2010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with two large murti figures seated on a golden throne platform inside an ornate golden-arched niche with deep red curtains. The seated pair wears blue and purple garments, gold crowns and heavy gold necklaces; the figure on the left holds a small ritual object and the figure on the right is decorated with a long garland. Yellow, orange and red marigold garlands drape the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands in front of them. Brass lamps with bird finials, brass oil lamps, fruit offerings and a small red-clad seated figure sit on the altar platform, while a smaller murti stands at the right edge. Two additional statues appear in the surrounding niches. This is a deity murti shrine, not a living person.2010-07-03 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated shrine with a large gilded deity murti of a male and female pair seated together under an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, silver ornaments and necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; the female figure wears a red and gold sari, silver jewelry and a red-streaked hairstyle. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. Below stands a tall gilded shivalinga-style pillar with a snake hood motif, surrounded by brass oil lamps with flames absent, coconuts, a small white statue of a seated figure in maroon robes and rudraksha mala, and flower offerings in brass bowls.2009-09-25A shrine inside a temple with a carved stone arch and gold-painted frame. Two large deity murtis stand together under the arch against red curtains: a male figure with an orange turban and a trident, and a female figure in a pink and red sari with a blue skirt. Both wear multiple garlands of yellow and purple flowers and beaded necklaces. In front, a small seated figure in orange robes sits on a white cloth beside brass oil lamps and offerings, with a decorated kalasha-like base and a red stand at the right. The , , with source2011-01-21A photograph of a gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. Shiva wears a red-orange turban and a crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is adorned with silver jewellery and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Parvati sits beside him in a red sari with silver ornaments and a black hair crest. A gold kalasha sits in front of them on a silver base, draped in flower garlands. In the foreground, a small white marble statue of a seated figure in a maroon robe and rudraksha mala sits before brass oil lamps, a brass pot and a bowl of pink flowers. The scene is a temple shrine display. No living people are visible.2009-09-25