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December 14 20112011-12-14A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Above, two gilded deity murtis stand under an arched frame; the figure on the left holds a trident and the one on the right wears a purple garment. Below, two smaller gilded metal murtis, a male and a female figure adorned with necklaces, stand on a red cloth draped over a platform, with fresh flower petals scattered before them. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-14December 12 20162016-12-12November 08 20132013-11-08A decorated deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati stands in a shrine, adorned with layered garlands of marigolds, white jasmine and red roses in pink, orange, yellow and green. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban and a multi-strand beaded necklace, while the figure on the right wears a black crown and gold jewellery. A large garland-covered lingam-shaped form sits in front. Brass oil lamps flank the base, and hanging flower strands decorate the pillars. Dark-haired devotee heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2007-12-10A photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated stage, lit at night. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Beside him a female figure wears a golden-orange sari, a white floral garland and a bejewelled necklace. The pair is draped with long strands of yellow, orange, white and pink flower garlands, and a large floral mandala-like arrangement of marigold and rose petals covers the base. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower corners, and a background of maroon and red cloth hangs behind the stone pillars.2007-12-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised dais in a stone temple hall. Two gold-faced figures sit side by side: the left one wears a jeweled crown with a crescent, holds a trident, and is draped in a red and gold silk; the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a pink and blue sari-style garment and layered gold necklaces. Between them stands a large gold ornamental kalasha-shaped piece with green stones. Garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers frame the throne, and marigolds lie at the base. In front sits a small gold lingam-shaped vessel with floral offerings and a small standing figure to the right.December 28 20082008-12-28A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side inside an ornate gilded arch, with a magenta satin backdrop. Shiva wears an orange turban and a crown-like headdress, holds a trident, and is adorned with layered necklaces and garlands; Parvati wears a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a silver-and-gold lingam decorated with flower garlands, rudraksha-like jewelled ornaments and a red stone, with a small blue-clad figure below. The arch is ornate with floral and animal carvings. Both deities are statues, not living people.2009-11-19November 30 20112011-11-30July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesDecember 10 20162016-12-10