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A 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.

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July 08 20102010-07-08July 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 shrine with two painted or gilded murti figures seated on a throne-like pedestal inside a gold-framed arch with a deep red curtain behind. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, blue garment, a long ornate gold necklace and holds a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears an orange-red garment, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and gold oil lamps flank the arch. A kalasha-like silver vessel sits in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-07-08June 30 20102010-06-30A 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 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a golden deity pair seated under an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident and a ritual object, and wears a rudraksha mala and jewelled collar, with a blue dhoti. The female figure wears a blue and teal sari, a jewelled crown and layered gold and ruby necklaces. Both are gold-coloured murti, not living people. A brass kalasha-like vessel sits in front, garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers, with brass oil lamps at the sides. These are deity murti, not a person.2010-10-15