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July 08 20102010-07-08A gilded arched shrine framing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis, a male figure with a crown, crescent and trident and a female figure in a red-orange sari, standing on a golden platform decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood behind it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold necklace sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-09-27A 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.2010-07-08Golden deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair under an ornate gold arched shrine frame with red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban, blue garment, trident and heavy silver necklaces; the female figure wears a purple blouse and pink skirt with flower garlands. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues, and a pink-draped figure with garlands sits in front. Brass oil lamps, flower offerings, a kalasha pot and puja items surround the altar. No physical people are visible.2009-09-06A photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a decorated throne against orange and gold draped cloth. The left figure has a green and red turban, many arms holding a trident and other objects, and wears a jewelled necklace and bangles. The right figure wears an orange and gold sari with layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with white flowers, purple blossoms and greenery, and a Shiva lingam with garlands sits in front. Ritual decoration with a golden pedestal and an orange cloth in the foreground.2011-11-02November 11 20112011-11-11July 09 20092009-07-09A 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.2011-01-28A gilded shrine arch frames two large golden deity murti standing on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a crescent, a red-and-green sari, and jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the figures. In front, a smaller seated white figure in a blue robe and orange turban sits before a white cloth, adorned with a gold necklace and garland, with brass lamps, a kalasha and incense holders on the altar below. No living people are visible.2009-12-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised throne within a gilded arch. The Shiva figure wears a red turban and red garments with a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a trident, while the Parvati figure wears a red blouse, blue skirt and gold jewellery. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures. Below them, a small seated figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped platform with brass oil lamps, a kalasha and offerings in front. Red curtains frame the sanctum, and a small seated statue appears at right beside a red-cushioned seat. Carved stone pillars surround the shrine.2011-01-21June 06 20102010-06-06A decorated shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery shows two large golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, layered necklaces and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a teal and gold sari, elaborate necklaces and a jewelled headdress. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a seated white figure wears an orange turban, gold armlets, a teal and gold shawl and a pink cloth draped over its lap, with a gold chain. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings of flowers sit on a white cloth below.2010-02-03