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A gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar framed by a gold arch and heavy garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled ornate necklace and holds a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a jewelled crown and holds a veena with a gourd resonator across her lap. Both are dressed in crimson silk. A gold shivalinga-like pillar with a red garland stands in front. A small figure in a green cap is visible at the bottom edge, shown in a printed image on the altar, not a physical person.

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Golden murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne against a backdrop of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and jewelled gold ornaments and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and gold armour, holds a veena and a small pot, and has a red garland. A tall golden shivalinga with red garlands stands in front of the pair. The deity murti are sculptural, not living people; a small white marble figure appears at the bottom edge.2010-10-16A photograph of a gold-clad deity murti pair seated on a dais within a floral arch of red, yellow, purple and green garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled gold necklace and holds a trident and a small gold vessel. The female figure wears a gold crown and a bejewelled necklace and holds a veena. Both sit before a large gold lingam wrapped in red garlands, with a red satin drape behind them. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-10-16A photograph of a gold-decorated murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne in a temple, framed by a gold arch and garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and jewelled gold necklaces, raising one hand with a trident and holding a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, gold and jewelled ornaments, and holds a veena across her lap. Red satin drapes surround them. A gold Shivalinga stands in front, draped with a red garland, and a small white figure of a devotee with folded hands sits at the base.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine niche with two large deity murtis seated side by side on a red-draped platform, framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange crown and holds a trident and a ritual gesture; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and holds a vessel. Both wear red silk garments, gold jewellery and garlands. Between them stands a golden cylindrical object with a shivalinga-like form, and a small white seated figure rests before the platform. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves cover the arch and the base. Strings of flowers hang along the stone wall below. No people are visible; all figures are statues.2010-10-16Photograph of a gold-clad deity murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arch framed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a ritual vessel; the female figure wears a tall dark headdress and holds a veena-like instrument. A golden lingam-shaped pillar with green gem accents sits at centre. Oil lamps stand on both sides, a small white sculpted figure sits at the base, and flower arrangements line the platform below. 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 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.2010-10-16June 13 20132013-06-13A golden murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a gilded throne within a gold-framed arch with red drapery. The male deity wears a red and gold crown, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident, while the female deity wears a white and gold sari, layered jewelry and holds a lotus. Between them stands a silver-gold lingam decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground a white marble statue of a sannyasi in saffron robes and a saffron head cloth raises one hand in blessing, draped in white flower garlands. Oil lamps sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti shrine, a golden-faced Shiva and Parvati pair seated together on a throne-like dais. The male figure wears an orange turban and a trident leans at his side; the female figure wears a red-and-gold sari and a crown. Between them stands a golden lingam-form pillar. Both are framed by a golden arch hung with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers, with brass oil lamps on either side and a flower border across the base. A small white seated figure with a green-and-white shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits at the foot of the dais, near a golden railing. No physical people are visible in the frame.2010-10-16A temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat before an arched gold frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a crown-like ornament, heavy gold necklaces and a bejewelled chest piece, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold crown, jewelled necklaces and holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Both are draped in deep red satin. A gold cylindrical object stands in front, surrounded by red garlands, and a small white statue of a seated figure in a green-bordered white cloth sits at the base. The arch is decorated with red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Fresh flower arrangements line the base.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