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Photograph 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.

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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.2010-07-04July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a 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 copiesGolden-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.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like platform against a red draped backdrop within a gold-embossed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with crescent ornament, layered silver-jewelled necklaces and an orange lower garment, and holds a trident-like emblem. The figure on the right wears a maroon silk garment with silver embroidery, a crescent-topped headdress and layered necklaces. Between them stands a tall gold-plated shiva lingam with a golden sheath, flanked by red, white and yellow flower garlands draped over the figures and the lingam. In the foreground a small white-clad figure with a green head covering sits at the base of the platform beside brass vessels and offerings, with a blue draped cloth below.2010-06-30A 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 copiesOctober 19 20082008-10-19A 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