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A 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.

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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 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.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.2010-10-16A 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.2010-10-16A 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 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.2010-10-16A 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 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 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 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.2010-10-16Photograph 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 decorated shrine arch containing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a throne. The figure on the left wears an orange crown and has a trident raised in one hand, with a rudraksha-style necklace and ornate gold jewellery; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and gold jewellery and holds a vessel. Between them stands a gold ritual pot with a shivalinga-like top, and a small white statue of a seated devotee sits at the base. Red satin draping, garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, brass lamps and marigold-like flower borders frame the shrine. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-10-16