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A decorated temple shrine holds golden metal murti figures of deities, a male figure with a golden crown and a female figure with a tall crown and layered jewelry, both in purple and gold garments. They are framed by a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and green. A gold kalasha-like canopy hangs above, and a standing figure on the right wears a red-brown robe and white garland. The statues are inside a temple with dark stone walls. Statues and garlands only; no living people are visible.2016-12-17March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large arched frame of multicoloured marigold and garland drapes in yellow, orange, purple and white around a central murti. The central deity figure, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled ornaments and a purple garment, is seated with raised hands holding a trident-like emblem, flanked by a second goddess figure in a purple and turquoise sari with a jewelled crown. A linga-shaped form with three horizontal white tripundra lines and white flowers sits in front of the central figures. In the foreground a living man with long dark braided hair and a tied brown-red wrap stands with his back to the camera, his hand raised toward the murti, and a pink garland around his neck. Another figure in a rust-coloured robe stands at the right edge with a raised palm and jewelled necklace. Ornate gold carved wall details frame the scene.2017-11-11Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated together on a raised platform inside a temple shrine, framed by long garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers. The male deity wears a gold crown with a crescent, carries a trident and an ornate silver-and-gold adornment, and has a rudraksha-style necklace over a dark embellished garment. The female deity wears a gold crown, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, bangles, and a blue and gold sari. A large gold and black decorated mask-like form sits in front, with a white flower garland draped over it. Ornate jewelled decorations and gold ornaments cover both figures.A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised platform in a temple shrine, framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, purple, red and green. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha-style necklace and gold jewellery; the right figure wears a green sari, a jewelled crown and ornate gold necklaces. A small shivalinga with an orange cloth sits in front of them, decorated with flower garlands. Gold-toned walls and carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2011-12-16April 07 20192019-04-07A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated under an ornate gold arch, framed by curved garland arches of marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves in yellow, red, white and green. The left figure wears a maroon turban, gold armlets and a jewelled necklace, holding a gold-toned staff and a hand raised in blessing, with a golden shield-like emblem before it. The right figure wears a golden crown, a blue and purple garment and large ornate earrings, with a red-and-gold garland draped over the figure. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17A shrine scene showing a set of decorated deity murtis, not living people. Centre, a large Shiva-form murti with a crown and a raised hand sits on a throne-like seat under a golden arch, with a second figure beside it in a blue and purple garment. Garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers frame the arch and figures. In front, a small crowned murti sits in a golden palanquin-style seat flanked by carved lion-like figures, and an offering stands on a golden platform. To the left, a figure in a purple turban and purple sari with heavy necklaces stands by a brass lamp stand, and to the right a figure in a maroon garment with a garland holds a brass lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and yellow drapery hangs above.2016-12-17Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne-like seat inside a temple, framed by a golden arch heavily decorated with garlands of marigolds and white jasmine in yellow, red, purple and green. The male figure holds a trident and wears a rudraksha mala, a red and orange turban-like crown, and a red gemstone pendant. The female figure wears a patterned crown, layered gold necklaces, green stone earrings and a pink-and-gold sari. A garland of red and white flowers rests in front of them.2013-01-02A decorated shrine with a statue group under a garlanded arch of yellow, red, white and orange flowers. At the centre, a seated Shiva-form deity murti with a crown, ornate gold necklaces and a trident is accompanied by a consort figure in orange and green silk with a garland. Flanking statues stand on each side in purple and maroon robes, with brass lamps in front and a small brass altar of marigold garlands below. The image is a photograph of the shrine itself, with no living people visible.2016-12-05 +1 copiesDecember 25 20112011-12-25