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September 22 20142014-09-22August 12 20142014-08-12Photograph of a shrine with a pair of metal deity murti under a gilded arch, set against a teal drape. The standing murti on the left wears an orange turban, crescent crown, rudraksha-style layered necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a green and pink sari, a floral crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. In front, a white-clad figure bows with a gold and jewelled necklace and an orange head covering, while brass oil lamps stand on both sides.2009-06-29June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesAugust 03 20132013-08-03 +1 copiesOctober 22 20122012-10-22June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesA richly adorned metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red-draped platform before a red curtain and gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban with jeweled ornaments, heavy jewelled necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a blue garment, and holds a trident in one hand. The female deity wears a blue sari and layered gem-studded necklaces and a tall jeweled crown. Yellow and purple-pink flower garlands drape both figures, and a gold kalasha with green stones sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21A photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a silver-and-gold throne before a red draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left, with a tall black crown, crescent moon ornament, a trident and a drum-like hand implement, wears a blue garment and a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha mala. The figure on the right wears an orange-yellow sari and a long braid wrapped with flowers. Both are adorned with red and green flower garlands, and a white-draped altar with rudraksha beads and flower garlands sits in front.2011-06-05July 08 20102010-07-08November 08 20142014-11-08