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A 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.

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July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded and jewelled murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a silver bull-shaped throne before a red satin backdrop within a golden arched frame. Shiva wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident and a small drum; Parvati wears a gold crown and ornate necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. The lower figure is draped in orange cloth, and the scene is set in a stone temple shrine.2010-10-04 +1 copiesPhoto of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of painted deity murti seated before a red curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban and a tall crown, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a white and red garland of beads at the chest. The right figure wears a silver-and-gold crown, earrings, layered necklaces and a gold-trimmed saree. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a pile of red-and-yellow cloth and flowers sits at the base.2010-08-03December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a raised platform: the male figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a red crown and a white and red garland, while the female figure beside him wears a gold crown and a red sari with a heavy necklace. In front, a large shivalinga-style form in the centre is draped with a white cloth and red garment, adorned with a rudraksha-like necklace and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and flowers fill the lower left corner. No people are visible.2010-07-29A photograph of a golden-framed shrine with a deep red curtain showing two ornate deity murtis seated side by side. The figure on the left has a red turban and a gold crown, holds a trident and a gold staff, and wears a layered silver and gold necklace with a red garment. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, red and orange clothing, and a long necklace, with a flower garland of yellow and purple blossoms hanging beside them. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a ceremonial metal vessel with hanging decorations sits at the front.2010-07-29Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine frame against a deep red drape. The left figure, in a red garment with a red and gold turban and a crown, holds a trident-like staff and a raised open hand; the right figure, in white and cream with a dark crown-like headdress, wears layered jewelled necklaces and bangles and holds a lotus-like object. Both murtis wear heavy silver-white ornaments, dark jewelled necklaces, and are framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers. Below them sit a golden pot-like vessel with a hooded cobra motif and green-tipped lamp-like finials.2010-07-13November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garland of yellow and red flowers, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a broad gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a dark red garment and layered pearl and gold necklaces, with a yellow and red garland. A large silver-toned peetha with a kalasha-like ornament sits below them, decorated with flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2011-07-31Golden murti of a seated deity pair on a red satin draped throne within a gilded arched niche. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown-like headdress, multiple ornate necklaces with a red gem, and holds ceremonial items in raised hands. The female figure beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles. Garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers hang from the figures. A golden yoni-shaped pedestal or shivalinga base sits in front. Lit oil lamps flank the arch on gold stands, with red curtains behind. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-11-08August 03 20102010-08-03Two gilded statues of a divine couple are seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain within a gold-carved arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident. The female figure on the right wears a crown, layered ornate necklaces, and a purple and orange sari, holding a small staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. Brass oil lamps flank the sides, and a decorative shield-like plate with jewelled hangings rests in front. This is a statue scene, not living people.2010-09-15