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A 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.

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July 13 20102010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded arched shrine framed in ornate golden relief holds a seated pair of deity murtis in front of a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban-crown, silver-white jewellery and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident-like staff, and sits on a golden seat with a yellow cloth. The female figure wears a white-and-gold garment, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and rests a hand on the seat. Between them stands a tall silver-and-gold lingam-shaped vessel draped with red and yellow flower garlands. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine. In the foreground, a small white statue of a sannyasi in orange robes and a white flower garland raises one hand in blessing, with a garland-draped shrine and lamps before it.2010-07-13 +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 decorated shrine with a pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like pedestal behind a gold-framed arch with red drapery. The male figure wears a red crown and red-and-gold garments, the female figure a white and gold sari with a crown, both adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A tall silver-and-gold kalasha-like vessel stands before them, wrapped in marigold and red garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepas) with bird-shaped finials flank the shrine. In the foreground, a small statue in an orange robe with a white flower garland sits at the base. Orange curtains and ornate stone pillars frame the scene.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.2010-07-09A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of seated deity murtis, a male and female figure, set within an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain backdrop. The figures wear silver and jewelled crowns, earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers; the male figure holds a trident, and the female figure wears a white and cream sari with gold trim. In front of them stands a silver kalasha-like vessel and a silver-and-gold altar with garlands. At the base, a small sculpted figure in white with an orange shawl is seated before the shrine. Brass standing oil lamps flank the sides, and a small oil lamp burns at the bottom of the frame alongside offerings and bells.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.2010-08-08A photograph of a temple shrine with two seated deity murtis dressed in yellow and cream garments, adorned with white and gold jewellery, crowns and red-and-yellow marigold garlands. A large gold-framed arch surrounds them with a red curtain behind, and polished brass oil lamps stand on either side. A silver kalasha-shaped vessel with garlands sits before the images, with a small figure in red-and-saffron cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-07-13A gilded arched shrine framed by carved stone holds two seated deity murti, a male figure in an orange turban and white garland, holding a trident and a small vessel, beside a female figure in a silver crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped in yellow silk and garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower strings. No living people are visible.2010-08-03A golden-framed shrine niche shows a pair of ornately decorated metal murti of a male and female deity seated together on a raised golden pedestal behind an elaborate arch. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a gold crown and gold jewellery. Both wear green and yellow drapery, and the lower part of the image shows a silver lingam at the centre with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers draped around the murti and pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the background is a deep red cloth. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13