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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drape behind a pair of large decorated murtis of a deity couple, a male figure in orange headwear and a blue-and-purple dhoti-style garment holding a trident-like staff, and a female figure in a blue sari with heavy jewellery. A tall golden shivalinga-like form stands at centre, draped with yellow and red garlands and capped by a golden cobra hood. Below, a small seated figure in orange robes and a white head wrap sits before brass lamps, a kalasha, bowls and a silver vessel, with flowers in a brass dish at lower left. Deity murti; no living people visible.

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July 02 20102010-07-02July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a gold-framed shrine arch in a temple hall, with a red curtain behind. Two large deity murti stand on a gold pedestal, both with crowns, ornate jewelled necklaces and blue-and-purple garments; one holds a trident-like staff and the other a hand raised in blessing. Red, yellow and marigold garlands drape over the figures and a golden shivalinga stands at the centre of the pedestal. Gold oil lamps flank the arch. In front, a small seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits at the base with brass vessels, cups and offerings on a low table. The image is a photo, with no people visible in the scene apart from a partially visible head at the bottom edge.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing two large gilded and jewelled deity figures standing behind a golden lingam with a multi-hooded cobra canopy. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with a crescent, a jewelled necklace and a white dhoti with an orange border, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a blue silk garment, a tall jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. Golden oil lamps stand on either side within an ornate gilded arch with a red curtain behind. In front, a small orange-robed statue of a seated sannyasi sits before brass vessels, kalasha pots and offering bowls of flowers.2010-07-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of large golden deity murtis. The central figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff, while the figure beside it wears a blue-and-silver sari and ornate necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape over the murtis and a golden pedestal. In front, a small white statue seated on a platform wears an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads, with brass kalasha vessels, offering plates and flower garlands arranged below. Oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded temple shrine arch framing two large metal deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like base. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, crown with crescent, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a small ritual object; the figure on the right wears a crown, jewelled ornaments and a blue silk sari-like garment. A golden lingam-shaped pillar stands in front, draped with red and yellow marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps on either side and a red velvet backdrop. A small white statue in orange robes sits at the lower left, and a silver bowl rests on the platform. No living people are visible.2010-07-04A photograph of a gilded processional or temple deity pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, rows of beaded necklaces and ornate earrings, and holds a small ritual object. The female figure wears a silver crown, layered jewellery and a blue and gold sari. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both figures and a silver shivalinga-shaped object sits before them on a silver stand. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar. The scene is a deity murti display in a temple setting.2010-07-04July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a shrine niche with two large golden-brown deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a yellow backdrop. The left figure wears a red-and-gold crown and holds ritual objects; the right figure wears a blue skirt, a black crown and layered silver-toned necklaces. In front, a white-marigold garland with yellow and purple blossoms frames a seated white marble statue in orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha-style pendant, hands raised in a gesture. Before it stand brass lamps, a bell, kalasha pots and offering bowls with flowers on a white cloth. No living people are visible.2011-01-28