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A 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.

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July 13 20102010-07-13A 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 golden shrine inside a temple hall shows a gilded deity murti pair seated under an ornate gold arch with a deep red curtain behind. The figures wear jewelled necklaces, garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, and a teal and gold cloth. In front stands a silver-and-gold sivalingam wrapped in garlands, with a small white statue dressed in red cloth and a white garland seated before it. Tall brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the shrine and a small brass lamp sits on the floor in the foreground.2009-10-17A 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 temple shrine showing a large gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under an ornate gold arch with red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and gold jewellery and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a red and pink sari with a crown and layered necklaces. In front stands a golden lingam-like form draped with red and yellow marigold garlands, with a small seated figure in red robes and a white head covering at its base. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a brass plate of flowers and offering vessels sits on the stone platform. No physical people are visible.2010-09-18A 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.2010-07-07December 28 20112011-12-28Golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati as Ardhanareeshwara-style figures, under a gilded arch against red drapery. The left figure wears a red-and-gold turban and holds a trident-like staff; the right has a crown and jeweled necklaces. In front stands a gold-plated lingam wrapped with a coiled golden naga, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Below, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing. White cloths, brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the altar. No living people are visible.2010-11-21A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate gold arch in a temple shrine, with red and pink silk drapes behind them. Shiva holds a trident and Parvati wears a tall gold crown and layered crystal necklaces. Garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flower strings surround the figures and a golden Shiva lingam decorated with jewelled ornaments in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A small blue-robed statue of a seated devotee sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2009-11-19November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne before a red velvet drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall orange-red crown, a red garment, layered white jewelled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black and white crown with jewelled ornaments, a white sari, layered pearl and diamond necklaces and bangles, holding a lotus-like object. Below them sits a golden kalasha with green leaves and red and yellow flower garlands draped over the throne. The image is a statue, not physical people.2010-07-13A gilded temple shrine with golden arched backdrop and orange curtains holds a large golden murti of a deity with a crown and trident, flanked by a second golden figure in jewelled crown and saffron-red sari. Garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers hang on the statues. In front, a cobra-hooded golden figure in orange cloth and rudraksha is decorated with a gold-trimmed hood, with a white marble statue in red robes and mala seated on the red-draped altar. Brass lamps, bowls and vessels sit on the platform in the foreground. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2011-12-28 +1 copies