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A photograph of a shrine with two gilded murti figures seated side by side on a golden base, one wearing an orange and red turban with a crown-like headdress and holding a staff, the other with a tall crown and holding a veena-like instrument. Both are richly adorned with gold necklaces, jewelled ornaments and red silk drapery. Their seat is decorated with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers, and a golden kalasha-like vessel and a small gold lingam-shaped object stand in front. Flanking the shrine are tall brass oil lamps in the temple style. A small portrait of a bearded figure in a green turban appears at the base of the altar. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised seat, one holding a trident-like staff and the other a veena-like instrument. Both wear red and orange garments, orange headdresses, and heavy gold necklaces. They are framed by an arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers, with a golden kalasha-like vessel with red garland in front and brass oil lamps on both sides. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated on a dais framed by a golden arch and a band of multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a gold crown and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and rests a stringed instrument, a veena, on its lap. Both are adorned with layered gold necklaces and wear red silk draped garments. In front stands a gold shivalinga-style vessel with a decorated base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a red curtain hangs behind it.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat, framed by a gold arch and garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the right figure wears a tall crown, rich gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a veena. Between them sits a tall golden shivalinga decorated with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and red draped cloth fills the background.2010-10-16Two gilded deity murtis seated together on a red satin-draped dais within a golden arched niche, framed by a fan of garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a trident is held in one hand, and a gold-and-red adorned costume with layered necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown and holds a vina-like stringed instrument across the lap, with a crimson pot at its side. A golden shivalinga stands in front of the dais, decorated with a red garland, and tall brass oil lamps flank the scene. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-10-16Two golden deity murtis seated side by side in a shrine alcove framed by a garland arch of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The murti on the left wears an orange turban, a decorated silver-and-gold breastplate, a red-stoned necklace and holds a trident-like staff and a small vessel. The murti on the right wears a dark crown, a tiered jewelled necklace and a golden shawl, and holds a veena-like instrument with a round wooden resonator. A gold kalasha-shaped pillar stands in front, flanked by brass oil lamps on the left and right, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-10-16Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, gold ornaments and a white embroidered garment, and holds a gold trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and holds a veena. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers form a rainbow backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a red satin cloth drapes the seat, and a gold kalasha-style vessel with a beaded garland sits at the front.2010-10-16A temple shrine photograph showing two deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden seat within an ornate arched golden frame. The figures wear red and gold silk garments, heavy gold and silver necklaces, and red headdresses, with a gold kalasha and a small golden lamp stand in the foreground. Arches of garlands in red, yellow, orange, purple and white drape around the frame, with more flower garlands on the stone pillars and a carpet of flowers and brass oil lamps (lamps) along the base. The photograph is watermarked by the archive. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with two deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat, both in red and gold silk garments with gold ornaments and layered garlands. The figure on the left holds a staff and wears an orange-red crown; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and holds a stringed instrument resting across the seat. A tall golden kalasha-style vessel stands in front, flanked by brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials. The background is dense with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers arranged in an arch of carved stone. A small framed portrait-like image sits at the base of the throne. No physical people are prominent in the foreground.2010-10-16Two gilded murti figures, a male and a female deity, seated side by side on a golden-draped throne within an arched gold frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, a long ceremonial necklace and a golden crown-like headpiece, holding a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a veena. Behind them is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, with red drapery, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel in front. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat before a lavishly garlanded arch. The murti on the left holds a trident and a raised hand gesture, wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces; the murti on the right holds a veena-like stringed instrument and wears a tall crown-style headdress. Both are draped in deep red silk, with garlands in red, yellow, green and purple flowers forming a rainbow-like backdrop. A golden kalasha-style pot with a lingam-shaped top stands in front of them, flanked by brass oil lamps. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. 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 temple shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like pedestal. The figures wear red silk garments, gold ornaments and floral garlands. Behind them an arched gold-framed niche is draped with a large fan of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. A silver-and-gold kalasha-like vessel and a tall golden lamp stand in front, with brass oil lamps (dipa stands) flanking the shrine and floral arrangements decorating the pillars and base. No living people are visible.2010-10-16