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A pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side within an ornate gilded arched niche with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy ornate necklaces and a white dhoti with a gold border, and holds a golden staff-like object and a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a blue silk blouse and blue skirt, a tall jewelled crown and layered ornate necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape both figures, and a golden kalasha-shaped object with green gemstone accents sits in front. Golden oil lamps flank the arch.

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July 02 20102010-07-02July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine image of a deity couple, a male figure with an orange and gold crown or turban, a crescent ornament and a trident, beside a female figure in a black crown with an orange sari, both adorned with heavy gold jewellery and rudraksha-like beads. They stand behind a silver shivalinga-style vessel decorated with green leaves and red and yellow marigold garlands, flanked by ornate gold lamps within a gilded arch against a red curtain. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-09Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28Gilded deity murti pair seated in a golden arched niche against red drapery. The left figure, a male deity with a red-orange turban topped by a crescent moon, holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, wears a blue garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with jewelled pendants. The right figure, a female deity in a blue sari with gold trim, wears a jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces and a nose ring, holding a lotus-like stem. Yellow and red flowers and a brass kalasha-like vessel rest in front of them.2010-10-15A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated in a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left has an orange turban and crown, a trident held upright, and a bejewelled teal and purple garment with a multi-stranded necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and gold sari-like garment and red necklaces. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front is a brass kalasha-like vessel with green leaves and a lamp-like brass stand. Carved stone pillars and gold leaf ornamentation frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-09December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of large golden-and-painted deity murti seated on a throne-like golden platform within an ornate arched gateway of grey stone. The central figure wears a red turban and red-and-gold garments with a dark-green skirt, holding a staff, while the figure beside wears a tall crown and green-and-gold attire. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like object wreathed in yellow and magenta marigold garlands, with more garlands draped over the platform. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a red curtain frames the back. A small seated figure in a white garment with red trim sits at the base in front of the platform, and offering vessels and a brass plate lie on the floor. No physical person is clearly in the scene apart from that one small seated figure whose identity is not clear.2010-10-11December 30 20112011-12-30Two gilded statues of a divine couple are seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain within a gold-carved arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident. The female figure on the right wears a crown, layered ornate necklaces, and a purple and orange sari, holding a small staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. Brass oil lamps flank the sides, and a decorative shield-like plate with jewelled hangings rests in front. This is a statue scene, not living people.2010-09-15October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesDecember 05 20092009-12-05