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A temple shrine with a central seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati on a golden-brown throne, the Shiva figure with a red crown and blue-and-gold garments, the female figure in blue and gold with a garland. Behind them is a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and green. Flanking statues include a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a purple shawl and rudraksha-style beaded garland, and a figure in dark red robes with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, with lion-shaped motifs and floral offerings below. The image shows statues only, with no living people present.2016-12-16A decorated shrine with a central seated deity murti of Shiva-form, painted gold with a crown, holding a trident and a drum, adorned with gold necklaces, a red-brown headcloth and a crown. Beside him sits a consort figure in a green and gold sari with floral garlands and jewelled necklaces. Flanking figures include a small figure in purple and gold on the left and a bearded sage-like figure in saffron-brown on the right, all wrapped in yellow, orange and red marigold and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and a silver puja tray with flower offerings stand in the foreground.2016-12-05December 02 20162016-12-02December 19 20162016-12-19A decorated shrine photograph showing a large bronze-coloured murti of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side, Shiva holding a trident and wearing an orange turban, a crown and layered silver necklaces, Parvati in a copper-gold and teal sari with jewelled headdress. Both are framed by arches of yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands. In front, a white statue with an orange turban and orange robe sits on a throne-like seat draped with a white cloth with gold borders and a blue velvet backdrop, and a smaller orange-robed seated figure with folded hands is decorated with garlands below. Petals and flowers are scattered on the stone platform.2007-12-30December 28 20082008-12-28A gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden throne under an ornate gold arch with red drapes. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a blue dhoti with a jewelled necklace and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a black crown, a red and yellow sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gold kalasha-like lamp stand and oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-07-08December 10 20162016-12-10A photograph of a decorated temple shrine showing a deity murti group: two gilded figures seated on a raised platform, one wearing a red and gold crown and holding a staff, the other wearing a tall gold crown, all draped in layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Garlands also drape the flanking standing figures and an arched frame. Dark silk hangings with tassels hang above. In front, a tall ornate silver-and-gold linga-like form is decorated with garlands and a heavy gold necklace. Offering vessels and an ornate brass lamp stand at the sides. Statues, not living people, are depicted; no physical people are visible.2014-11-26A decorated shrine interior with a central deity murti seated under a multicoloured garland arch of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The central figure wears a crown and jewelled necklaces with a blue and gold garment. Two standing murtis flank the centre: on the left a figure in an orange robe with a yellow turban, purple shawl and garlands, and on the right a figure in a dark garment with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and gold lion-shaped pedestals hold small offerings with pink garlands. No physical people are visible.2016-12-16December 02 20172017-12-02December 24 20112011-12-24