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Golden-framed arched shrine with a deep red curtain holding a pair of deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like base. The left figure wears an orange turban, a white dhoti with gold border, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a teal blue sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Before them, a small white seated figure in an orange robe with orange turban sits beneath the throne, hands raised, with brass lamps, a kalasha, offering bowls and flowers arranged on the altar in front.

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July 02 20102010-07-02July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 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 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 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 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesGolden shrine arch framing a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pink-draped throne, Shiva in an orange turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident and drum, Parvati in purple and orange sari with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a white-draped seat holds a white and blue-robed figure, appearing to be a statue or portrait. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass puja vessels sit on a platform at the bottom. No living people are visible.2010-09-15A 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.2010-09-15