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A 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.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like seat draped in red satin. The taller figure wears an orange turban and ornate gold jewellery and holds a trident; the figure beside him wears a crown and a heavy gold necklace and holds a veena. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers frame an arched gold backdrop, with brass oil lamps on either side. A gold kalasha-shaped lingam sits at the centre in front of the seat, and a small white marble figure of a seated person in green-bordered white garments sits below. Flower arrangements line the lower shelf and marigold strings hang beneath.2010-10-16A photograph of a gilded shrine with two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin draped throne within an arched golden frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a golden shivalinga in front of the pair. The figure on the right holds a veena-like stringed instrument and wears a crown and heavy gold jewellery. Both wear red satin garments. The arch and base are garlanded with red, yellow, purple and green flowers, and tall brass lamps stand at either side. Below, a small white marble figure of a seated devotee with folded hands is set in front of the golden base. 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 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.2010-10-16A festival photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a gilded arch framed by multicoloured marigold and flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. Two gold-and-jewelled deity murtis sit on a red satin draped seat: the left figure wears an orange turban and holds a veena-like instrument, the right figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces and holds a stringed instrument. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-style pillar garlanded in red flowers. Below sits a small white figure of a seated guru in a green-bordered cloth beside a gilded throne-like base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the shrine is edged with floral festoons. No people are visible.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 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 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 decorated temple shrine with a gold arched frame filled with multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. Two golden deity murtis are seated on a red satin-draped throne: the figure on the left wears an orange turban with a gold crest, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and jewelled ornaments and holds a bow-like staff. A gold-covered lingam-shaped object with red garlands stands in front, with a small white figure of a seated devotee or priest in white and green below. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and red, white and purple flower garlands decorate the base. This is a photograph of a temple display, with no visible living people.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.2010-10-16