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Gilded temple shrine with two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers, and a silver lingam or sacred pot before them. Ornate gold arches with mirror and jewel inlay frame the figures. Brass lamps and floral offerings sit in the foreground, and a small decorated murti stands at the lower right. No people visible.2018-12-22November 02 20132013-11-02December 12 20162016-12-12July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesOrnate shrine image of a seated deity pair framed by an arched gilt canopy covered in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and jeweled ribbons. The central figure wears a maroon turban with a jewel, a gold crown and a bejeweled garland, holding a trident in one hand; beside him a goddess in green and gold sari wears a gold crown and layered necklaces. A golden cobra hood with green stones arches above the central pedestal. Gold lion-shaped supports and floral garlands surround the altar in front, with a small image on the left. Statues only; no living people visible.2016-12-19A shrine photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated on a red satin backdrop under a golden arch, draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and red garment with a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears an orange sari with jewelled ornaments. A cobra hood with a golden canopy rises above a seated figure in an orange robe, with white shawl and a silver garland, positioned before a white draped table. Brass oil lamps with lotus-like tops flank the shrine, and brass pots, bells and small lamps sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2010-07-25July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesOctober 19 20082008-10-19December 12 20162016-12-12Photograph of a pair of golden-toned deity murtis seated within an ornate gold arched frame in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white and green turban with a crown, a green velvet blouse, white dhoti, layered pearl necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a multicolour striped silk sari with gold border, layered necklaces and jewellery, and holds a hand raised. Both are draped with thick garlands of red and yellow flowers. In front, a figure in white with an orange shawl kneels, covered in green leaves and red flower petals scattered on the floor, with a garland hanging down. Statues rather than living people are depicted, and no physical people count is taken beyond the kneeling figure.2009-06-23