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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery behind a seated pair of deity murtis. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and holds a golden staff, with a flower garland of yellow and red blossoms across the body. The figure on the right wears a white-and-gold sari and jewelled ornaments, and a dark braided headdress. Between them stands a silver linga-shaped object on a gilded base, draped with garlands, and tall brass oil lamps flank the sides. No physical people are visible.

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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 golden temple shrine housing a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a gilded pedestal. The Shiva figure wears a red and orange turban, a blue lower garment, a trident in hand and a rudraksha-style necklace; the Parvati figure wears a red-orange garment and a gold crown with ornate jewelry. Between them stands a golden shivalinga draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides against a red curtain and carved gold arch. In the foreground, a seated figure in saffron robes with a saffron head covering faces the murti in devotion. The scene conveys a Shiva-Parvati puja setting.2010-07-09August 05 20102010-08-05A photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne against a red backdrop, one wearing an orange-red crown and jewelled necklaces, the other wearing a striped crown and white garment with silver ornaments. A decorated shivalingam-like golden vessel sits between them, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings and green leaves. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small statue of a saint in orange robes with white flower garland sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine inside a temple, showing a deity pair seated on a golden throne-like seat (peetha) with a gold arch behind them and a red cloth backdrop. The two murti figures wear gold and orange garments, jewelled necklaces and crowns; the male figure holds a trident and a kalasha-like vessel, and the female figure holds a flower. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape the figures and the seat. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials line the foreground, and a small orange-robed figure sits or kneels at the base of the throne with small brass puja vessels nearby.2010-07-07A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing two large deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like base, a male figure with a red turban and trident-like staff and a female figure in a red and gold sari with a crown. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow, pink and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and at the bottom a single priest in a white garment with a red cloth over his shoulder and a red head covering sits at the base making an offering, with a small kalasha-like silver object before the throne. Red drapery hangs behind the arch. The scene appears to be a puja before the deities.2010-09-18A 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 photograph of a golden shrine within a temple, showing a large murti of a seated deity pair, a male figure with a trident and a damaru-like drum, and a female figure in a gold-bordered sari, both adorned with heavy necklaces. Red and gold cloth backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the figures, and a tall silver shivalinga-style object sits at the centre. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials stand on both sides. In the foreground, a small white figure in orange robes sits at the base of the shrine. No living people are visible in the main frame beyond this small figure, which appears to be a statue or doll.2010-07-07July 20 20102010-07-20