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October 18 20172017-10-18A photograph of a temple shrine with a central golden-bodied Shiva-Parvati pair, Shiva holding a trident and a drum-like instrument with raised hand, and a goddess with a crown and floral garlands beside him. Above a shivalinga with yellow and red marigold garlands sits a golden kalasha-like backdrop. On the left stands a golden-complexioned figure in a blue turban and green dhoti with a white garland, and on the right a figure in a dark maroon-red robe with a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, hands raised in blessing. Oil lamps stand on both sides, and small ornate silver-and-gold stands hold offerings.2017-01-15October 05 20172017-10-05February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNovember 21 20142014-11-21 +1 copiesA gilded temple shrine arch frames a pair of golden deity murti seated on a crimson and blue draped platform. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and an attribute in the raised hand, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a dark green choli; the female figure wears a magenta sari, silver jewellery and a dark headdress, her hand extended. Behind them a golden hooded serpent canopy arches over. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures, and brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, a small white-clad figure in a blue cloth and beaded necklace sits on a white draped table beneath a golden kalasha-like crown with a red flower cushion below. No physical people are visible apart from the statues.2009-09-29A photograph of a shrine niche with a gilded arched frame and magenta backdrop holding a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, the male figure with a tall orange turban and trident, the female with a crown and dark hair; both are garlanded with red and white flowers and gold jewellery. A shivalinga-like form with garlands sits in front. Two flanking attendant statues stand on either side in orange and red dhotis with beaded necklaces and tiger-striped garments, one holding a hand raised in blessing. A brass lamp stands at the right edge.2014-09-16 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with a central Shiva-Parvati style murti group seated on a golden throne, draped with multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A large brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a garlanded statue. Statues are not physical people; no living people are visible. The central figures wear gold jewellery, crowns and red-and-gold garments, with a garlanded shivalinga in the foreground and a decorated golden arch behind.2017-12-02May 22 20182018-05-22 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple shrine with a red-and-gold backdrop. Two seated deity murtis dominate the centre, one holding a trident-like staff, both draped in green, teal and orange cloth and garlanded with marigolds and white flowers, seated before a dark shivalinga on a black pedestal. Flanking standing murtis wear green and red garments with yellow-and-white garlands, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In the lower right foreground a person with long dark hair, a dark head covering, a red-brown garment and gold armlets faces the shrine with hands held together in devotion. Small offering plates and flowers sit in front of the murtis.2017-08-22February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA person in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala, white marks on the arms and forehead, stands at left with hands joined toward a shrine. Behind a black stone base holding a tall lingam, seated deity murti with a crown, flower garlands and gold ornaments sit within a gilded arch framed by green cloth. A standing figure in a gold-and-orange striped garment, rudraksha necklace and white flower garland stands at right. Brass oil lamps and small metal offerings sit on the floor, with petals scattered at the base.2017-09-05