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A 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.

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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.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden pedestal inside an ornate gold arch against a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban and holds a trident and a small ceremonial vessel, with a jewelled necklace and earrings. The figure on the right wears a black and white crown, layered gold necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands, and gold oil lamps stand on either side. The statues are the only figures shown, so no physical people are present.2010-07-07 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden throne inside a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch and red drapery. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a silver-jewelled necklace, earrings and a raised right hand, holding a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a white and gold sari, layered pearl and jewel necklaces and bangles. Yellow and red flower garlands hang over both figures, and a golden kalasha-like pot with green leaves sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides.2010-07-13A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch inside a temple shrine. The male figure wears a bright orange turban, white dhoti with gold border, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a ritual staff; the female figure wears a red and blue sari, ornate crown and gold jewellery. Both are adorned with multicolour flower garlands, and gold lamp stands flank the red and orange draped backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-12-13A photograph of a shrine murti pair seated on a golden peetha within a gilded arched niche with a red velvet backdrop. The male deity figure wears a red and gold crown, a red and gold garment, a red-and-white ornamented necklace and a gold-tipped trident-like staff in one hand, while raising the other in blessing. The female figure wears a white and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces, an ornate headdress and bangles, with one arm extended. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both figures. In front stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel decorated with green leaves and red roses, and two tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-13 +1 copiesJune 18 20092009-06-18Two gilded murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand side by side against red velvet drapery beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, in a pink turban and carrying a golden trident, wears a beaded garland with yellow and purple flowers and a white beaded sash. The figure on the right, with a crown and pearl-like jewellery, holds a green leaf and wears a pink dress with a golden bull figure behind. Both are decorated with flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. No living people are visible.2010-12-16June 09 20092009-06-09June 18 20132013-06-18Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a raised throne within a gold arched shrine niche with a deep maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, red and purple garments, and heavy gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, and a red-and-gold cloth lies across the seat below them. A small purple logo appears at lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-13Two golden deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch before a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a rudraksha mala and jewelled gold necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like object. Beside him a consort figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, layered necklaces and a trident. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-10-10