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A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a gilded throne-like platform beneath an ornate gold arch with red drapery behind. The two figures wear jeweled crowns, layered silver necklaces and bangles; one holds a trident, the other a lotus-like emblem. Between them stands a polished golden shivalinga-style vessel draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. Below, a small white statue of a seated saint in saffron robes, white garland and red turban, hand raised in blessing, sits at the base of the platform. Several yellow and red garlands hang from the platform, and the scene reads as a temple altar display.

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July 13 20102010-07-13A golden murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a gilded throne within a gold-framed arch with red drapery. The male deity wears a red and gold crown, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident, while the female deity wears a white and gold sari, layered jewelry and holds a lotus. Between them stands a silver-gold lingam decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground a white marble statue of a sannyasi in saffron robes and a saffron head cloth raises one hand in blessing, draped in white flower garlands. Oil lamps sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA golden arched shrine frames two decorated deity murtis seated on a red-draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and a silver-jewelled necklace and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a white garment, silver jewellery and holds a small object in the raised hand. Between them sits a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a silver ornamental base, all wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands with green leaves. Below, a small white statue in orange robes and a flower garland sits on a golden pedestal, and a brass oil lamp is visible at the lower edge. The arrangement is an alankar decoration of the shrine figures.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple alankar display set within an ornate gilded arch against a red drape. Two decorated deity murtis sit enthroned: the male figure, wearing a crown and red-orange garment with jewelled necklaces, raises a hand and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure in a white and gold sari with a black headdress holds a lotus-like object. Between them stands a gold sivalingam-style vessel draped with yellow and red flower garlands, flanked by brass lamps. In front, a white sculpted figure in an orange robe with a garland sits in a blessing pose on the gold base, beside brass pots, a plate of flowers and a folded cloth. No living people are visible.2010-07-13A photograph of a gilded temple shrine showing a seated deity murti pair: the male figure wears a red turban and crescent crown, a blue dhoti and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a trident; the female figure wears a red blouse, yellow skirt, jeweled crown and long black hair. A golden shivalinga-like pillar with marigold garlands stands in front, with a small white statue of a seated saffron-robed sannyasi below, and brass oil lamps and offering vessels around the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-09A 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.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA golden-framed shrine holds two gilded deity murtis, a seated Shiva-like figure with a trident and a consort in a pink sari with a crown of jewelled ornaments, both draped in long yellow-and-purple garlands. In front stands a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a raised hand, wearing an orange turban. A white cloth covers the platform below, with small brass vessels and flowers at the base and a partially visible hand at the lower left. No living people are clearly the main subject; the statues are central and the figure in saffron is a statue, not a physical person.2010-12-16June 21 20132013-06-21A golden-framed shrine holds a seated deity murti pair beneath orange draped fabric. The male figure has a trident, a red turban and a crown-like headdress, and wears layered silver necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold sari and heavy silver jewellery. Both are garlanded with red and yellow marigold chains, and a Shivalinga stands in front on a white and purple cloth, surrounded by brass vessels and offerings. Pale purple drapery and lamps sit on the platform below.2011-10-14Photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti pair seated on a throne before a red curtain inside a gilded arch. The male figure wears a yellow garment, an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, heavy gold necklaces and holds a trident. The female figure wears a magenta and green silk sari with ornate gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In the foreground a dark stone deity is draped with a green and orange cloth, adorned with a gold armband and white garment, and a figure in orange robes and turban sits in front with hands joined in prayer, next to oil lamps.2010-07-21October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis standing in an arched niche, one holding a trident and the other a long staff. Both are adorned with marigold and rose garlands and jewelled ornaments. In front, a seated silver-white statue of a robed figure wearing a red-orange shawl and a rudraksha-style white bead mala sits on a pedestal. Its head is covered by a red-orange turban. Brass oil lamps and a yellow silk-draped figure occupy the foreground, and gold-patterned walls frame the scene.2011-01-31