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A gilded shrine arch frames a pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like dais, the left figure with a red-and-gold crown, trident and a raised hand, the right figure in white and gold garments with layered jewelry. Between them stands a silver shivalinga-style vessel with a kalasha-shaped top, draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. In the foreground, a figure in an orange robe sits at the base of the shrine, partly obscured by the garlands, with oil lamps and brass vessels on the altar. Red velvet hangings line the back of the sanctum.

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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a jewelled crown, a bejewelled gold necklace and holds a trident and an upraised hand; the figure on the right wears a red sari, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape the central shrine. In front, a small figure in a red robe and maroon head covering bows or sits at the base of the altar, with brass oil lamps on either side and a copper-coloured pipe overhead.2010-09-18A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched niche against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent, holds a trident, and has a green jeweled garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a green and gold sari-style garment, and holds a coconut-shaped offering with leaves. Both are draped in yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In front stands a white cylindrical object wreathed in white flowers, resembling a lingam-shaped offering, with a brass vessel at the base. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-13August 31 20152015-08-31A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated divine couple within an ornate golden arched frame set against red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, and holds a trident and a drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both sit on a gold base decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, with a silver yantra or kalasha-like object at the centre. Oil lamps stand on either side and a small figure in a turquoise garment with a pink garland sits in the foreground. This appears to be a deity murti display, identified in the archive as Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari.2010-09-11August 03 20102010-08-03Photo of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of painted deity murti seated before a red curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban and a tall crown, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a white and red garland of beads at the chest. The right figure wears a silver-and-gold crown, earrings, layered necklaces and a gold-trimmed saree. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a pile of red-and-yellow cloth and flowers sits at the base.2010-08-03July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne within an ornate gold arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled crown, holds a trident, and a bronze kalasha-like vessel; the figure on the right wears a red sari, jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang over the throne, a golden lamp stands on each side, and a small seated figure in red robes sits at the base in front of a golden lingam-shaped vessel with green jewels. No physical people are visible.2010-09-18A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of gilded and jewelled deity murtis seated together on a golden throne-like seat with a white shivalinga-like form in front. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold ornate garment, and a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears a crown, red and gold garments and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the figures. A green-clad small seated figure sits at the base, with brass oil lamps (lamps) flanking the shrine inside an ornate gold arched frame against red drapery.2010-10-13A photograph of a shrine inside a temple, framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapes. Two deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit on a gold pedestal with yellow and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and jewelled necklaces. Shiva's image wears a crown and a red turban. A gold lingam-shaped vessel with a lamp stands at the centre, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A small figure in white and orange clothing with flower garlands sits at the base of the pedestal.2010-07-13A gilded arched shrine holds a pair of ornately decorated deity murtis seated on a golden throne before a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, a red and gold necklace, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right wears a patterned gold-brown sari-style dress, a tall crown, and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta garlands hang over both figures, and a silver lingam-shaped object with green gems sits at their feet among gold lamps. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2010-08-08Photograph of a festival utsava murti pair seated in a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male deity holds a trident and a small ornate staff, wears an orange turban, a jewelled necklace and a green-and-gold sash, and has a pink and blue lower garment. The female deity wears a tall jewelled crown, layered silver-and-gold necklaces and a dark-green-tipped ornament. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. In the foreground a white-draped figure in maroon and gold, wearing a rose-and-maroon turban and a jasmine garland, sits in front of the deities. Brass lamps and a kalasha-like object appear at the edges.2010-09-07