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A 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.

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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.2010-07-13 +1 copiesDecember 16 20102010-12-16A 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 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 decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gold arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a silver-and-jewel necklace, and a gold-coloured dhoti, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a white garment with a black crown and layered jeweled necklaces. Between them stands a golden lingam-like vessel draped with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. In front, a white sculpted figure of a seated devotee in orange robes with folded hands sits wearing a white flower garland. Brass oil lamps and flower offerings surround the base.2010-07-13A 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.2011-10-14Golden deity murti pair seated on a throne within a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent, holds a trident and a small drum-like rattle, and is adorned with a jewelled blue garment and beaded necklaces. The female figure wears a blue sari with a gold-threaded border, a jewelled crown and layered garlands, and holds a lotus-like flower. Between them stands a golden lingam with three horizontal white stripes, draped in yellow and purple flower garlands. Below sits a small white stone figure of a kneeling devotee with folded hands in blue, flanked by a brass kalasha and small offerings. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the golden throne base is ornately carved.2010-10-15A gilded arched shrine framing two ornately decorated deity murtis seated side by side against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and crown, a trident-like staff, and layered silver-jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a black and white ornamental headdress, a white and gold sari, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from both figures, and a golden kalasha with a snake-hood motif sits between them. In the foreground a dark silhouetted figure, shown from behind with a raised arm, partially blocks the view. The image is a photograph of a temple shrine with no visible living person apart from that partial silhouette.2010-07-13October 15 20102010-10-15April 10 20132013-04-10Photograph of a decorated shrine with a gilded arched frame and red velvet backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand together, one with a white urdhva-pundra tilak and silver-white crown and garland, the other in a blue-and-red sari with ornate silver necklaces and a crown. Between them is a golden kalasha-like altar piece draped in marigold, jasmine and multicolour garlands. In front, a small white statue in a blue turban and blue garment, hand raised, sits on a wooden pedestal. Brass lamps stand on either side and the floor is scattered with flower petals; no living people are visible.2009-07-07A 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.2010-07-13