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A 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.

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A 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.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA 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 golden arched shrine framed in ornate gilt carving holds a pair of metallic deity murtis seated against a red drape. The left murti wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, heavy silver-jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident; the right murti wears a jeweled black-and-silver crown, cream garments with layered jewelry, and holds a ritual object. Both are draped in red, yellow and green garland strands, and a golden kalasha-like vessel with lit lamps sits in front. A dark silhouetted figure in the foreground watches the shrine. Oil lamps flank the frame.2010-07-13A decorated deity murti of a male and female pair, seated on a pink draped platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled necklace with green stones, and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jewelled crown and a matching necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. In the foreground a white-clad figure with a blue head covering and an orange-and-white turban sits in front of a gold and green-bordered cloth, bearing a jewelled headdress and necklace, appearing to be a lifelike statue or devotee; the foreground figure's identity is uncertain.2010-09-15Golden 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.2010-10-15June 21 20132013-06-21Ornate murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, adorned for Anandeshwar Alankar. The male figure in a red garment and orange turban wears layered silver jewellery, holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised blessing gesture. The female figure in a white silk garment with silver ornaments makes a similar gesture. A golden Shiva lingam sits in front, draped with yellow and red flower garlands, with green leaves at its base, against a red curtain framed by a gold arch. No living people are visible.2010-07-13Photograph 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.2010-07-21Golden murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised golden throne within an ornate gilded arch against red drapes. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, silver jewellery and a garland; the figure on the right wears a white silk sari and silver ornaments. In front, a gleaming golden lingam sits on a golden yoni base, draped with yellow and red flower garlands. Tall brass lamps stand at either side and the scene is lit warmly.2010-07-13 +1 copies