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A decorated temple shrine with gilded arch framing two golden deity murtis seated on a red silk-draped dais. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, jeweled ornaments and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, jewelry and holds a veena. A golden shivalingam with a garland sits in front of them. Garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers encircle the shrine, with brass oil lamps on each side and a white figure in green-bordered cloth kneeling at the base. No living people are visible.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a gilded murti of a deity pair seated in a shrine niche decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled gold necklace and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a crown and a jewelled necklace and holds a vina. Between them stands a gold shivalingam-style vessel garlanded in red flowers. Red satin drapes frame the figures, with brass oil lamps on either side and a white figure of a seated devotee in the foreground below. Flower arrangements line the base of the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar under an ornate gold arch, decorated with multicolour marigold and flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The two gilded figures wear red and gold silk, jewelled crowns and necklaces; one holds a trident, the other a vina-like instrument. A gold lingam-form object with a tripundra-like marking sits in front, a small white marble figure of a seated sage with a green-and-white sash lies below, and brass oil lamps flank the altar with a flower-garlanded base. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin-draped platform. The murti on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident; the one on the right wears a tall crown and holds a small vessel. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like object with a garland. A small white figure of a seated devotee in green-and-white cloth sits in front of a gold-rimmed altar. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drape the arch and the altar edge, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Strings of small lights hang from the ceiling.2010-10-16A temple shrine photo showing a golden deity murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arched niche. The left figure wears an orange turban and a trident leans against him; the right figure wears a tall crown and ornate gold jewellery and holds a veena. A golden lingam-shaped form with a red garland stands between them, and a small white seated figure in a white robe with a green-bordered shawl sits before the base. The arch is hung with red, yellow, purple and green flower garlands, flanked by tall brass oil lamps, and a lower band of marigold garlands runs along the bottom. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for Navaratri. Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform within a golden arched frame, one wearing an orange crown and holding a trident, the other in an ornate crown with jewelled necklaces and holding a veena. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like vessel with a red garland. A large garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers frames the arch, with brass oil lamps on either side and a floral border below. A small white marble figure sits at the base beneath the golden throne, wearing a green-bordered white cloth and a rudraksha-style red necklace. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of ornate metal deity murtis seated on a gilded throne-like base, framed by a golden arch and a backdrop of red and gold fabric. The figures wear red and gold garments, crowns and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a veena. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drape the arch and figures. Brass lamps with curved spouts stand on both sides, and a small white-clad figure, seen from behind and low in the frame, sits at the base of the shrine.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine arch framing two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a red satin draped seat. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and rich jewelled necklaces and holds a small trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. Between them is a tall gold cylindrical object with a lingam-like form, and a gold oval basin is set below. Garlands in red, yellow, green and purple are arranged in a fan behind them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a bed of flowers in front. A small white statue of a seated figure in green-bordered white cloth with a rudraksha mala sits at the base. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated temple shrine alcove with a gilded arched frame and red satin drapery. Two gold-coloured deity murti are seated side by side: the left figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident, the right figure wears a dark crown and holds a veena. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like vessel strung with red flowers. Multicoloured garlands of marigolds and red blossoms frame the arch, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white figure of a devotee sits in front of a gold pedestal decorated with flowers. No living people are visible.2010-10-16Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a pair of deity murti seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, framed by a golden arch and a wide arc of garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange and gold turban-style headdress and ornate gold and white jewelry; the figure beside wears a red and gold crown and gold necklaces, both seated on a red silk cloth. A cylindrical gold vessel with a Shiva-linga style form sits before them, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine. Stone temple pillars with carved detail surround the altar. No physical people are visible in the scene; the small figure at the base is a statue.2010-10-16A decorated shrine in a temple niche shows two golden deity murtis seated on a red satin-draped platform, framed by an arched gold border and garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and a trident leans beside him; the female figure wears a gold crown and holds a veena-like instrument. A golden shivalinga-form pillar with a silver band stands centrally in front of them, with a white kneeling figure at the base of the platform. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and flower arrangements fill the lower ledge. No living people are visible.2010-10-16Two golden deity murtis seated together on a decorated pedestal within a gilded arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and holds a trident and a small golden object, with a golden kalasha-shaped vessel before him. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a veena across the lap. Both are adorned with floral garlands in bands of red, yellow, green and purple, and a tall golden lingam with a garland stands in front. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red drapery forms the backdrop. No living people are visible.2010-10-16