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A temple shrine photograph showing a gold-framed arch with a red curtain behind a seated deity pair. The male figure wears an orange turban and silver jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the female figure wears white and silver jewellery and holds a lotus-like object. Between them sits a silver lingam with a trident-topped crown, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground a white statue of a sannyasi in orange robes and white garland, with a small orange turban, sits with raised hand, flanked by brass pooja vessels and offerings. Deity murti and statues only; no physical people are present.

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July 13 20102010-07-13November 19 20092009-11-19July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a gilded arched frame with a red velvet backdrop. Seated on a golden throne-like platform are two silver-finished deity murtis: a male figure wearing a crown and red-and-gold attire with a trident-like staff at his side, and a female figure in a white-and-silver sari with a dark braided hairstyle. A golden lingam-shaped object stands in front of them draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. Below, a small white statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a garland and an orange head covering sits beside brass oil lamps, flowers and ritual items. No living people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by teal cloth. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; he is adorned with heavy silver and jewelled necklaces and a belt. The female figure wears a green and pink sari with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a headpiece, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are draped with long garlands of marigolds and roses. In front, a large silver-and-gold snake-hood ornament and a jewelled cloth-covered object sit atop a white-draped base, with a decorative jewelled necklace displayed below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-29December 01 20092009-12-01A photograph of a gilded temple sanctum shrine framed by an ornate golden arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side on a shivalinga-style pedestal, the figure on the left holding a trident and the figure on the right wearing a tall gold crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and earrings. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape the murtis and the lingam. In front, a white marble seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a garland is shown in blessing. A brass oil lamp burns at the lower left and brass lamps stand at the sides. No people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the frame.2009-10-17Photograph of a golden temple shrine inside an ornate gilded arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side: the figure on the left wears a green and orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and earrings. In front, a tall gold-and-silver shivalingam-style form is draped with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Below, a white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a white garland sits on a pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and green and yellow silk cloth drapes the base.2009-10-17A 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.2010-07-13Golden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.2009-09-25A 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 copies