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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne within an ornate golden arch against a red backdrop. The male figure wears a tall crown, a red turban-like headdress, a large white and red-stone necklace and red-and-gold dhoti, holding a trident-like staff. The female figure beside him wears a white-and-gold sari, jewelled necklaces, large earrings and a black decorated headdress. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and a silver kalasha-like vessel sits in front on the peetha. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small red-and-white devotional image appears at the base.

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July 13 20102010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne within a gold arched frame and red curtain. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a white-and-cream sari with jeweled ornaments and a black decorated headdress. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and a golden shivalingam placed before them. A small orange-robed figure with a white cloth on its head sits at the base, flanked by brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and offering plates.2010-07-13A 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 photograph of a temple shrine showing a large pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform within a gilded arched niche with a deep red backdrop. The male murti holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears an orange turban and a green and silver-ornamented garment with layered necklaces, while the female murti wears a green and orange sari, a black crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped in marigold and rose garlands. In front, a white-clad priest in an orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the base, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and ornate gold lamp stands. Marble pillars frame the scene.2009-12-17A gilded deity murti pair, a Shiva-Parvati form, seated on a throne within an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a yellow-and-red sari-style cloth. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and silver lamp stands flank the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no person is shown.2010-08-06A 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.2010-07-08December 14 20102010-12-14January 24 20162016-01-24Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind a pair of painted deity murtis: one male figure with blue skin, a red turban-style crown, a mace-like object raised in one hand and a yellow dhoti, and a female figure in red-orange sari with a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Between them stands a large silver-toned Shiva lingam-form object on a golden base wrapped with red and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. A small seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits in the lower foreground, and a dimly visible seated figure sits at the far right beside a small red-cushioned throne. Stone pillars frame the scene. No people are clearly standing in the shrine area as physical attendees.2010-07-09Inside a temple shrine framed by a gold-leaf arch and red curtains, two deity murtis are seated on a golden pedestal. The figure on the left holds a staff or trident and wears a red crown, a white pearl necklace and a yellow-and-orange garment. The figure on the right wears a white shimmering sari and a jewelled crown. Between them stands a golden lingam bearing a yellow and red flower garland and a decorated top. Garlands of red and yellow marigolds drape the figures and pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and small brass puja vessels and a small figure in orange and white sit in the foreground.2010-07-13A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown and a crescent ornament, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered pearl-style necklaces and a pink-gold sari. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape around the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the sides of the arch.2010-08-08