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A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated divine couple within an ornate golden arched frame set against red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, and holds a trident and a drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both sit on a gold base decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, with a silver yantra or kalasha-like object at the centre. Oil lamps stand on either side and a small figure in a turquoise garment with a pink garland sits in the foreground. This appears to be a deity murti display, identified in the archive as Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari.

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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne within a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and black beaded necklaces, holds a trident and a small drum, and the female figure wears a gold crown and jewelled necklaces, with a red skirt-like drape below. Between them stands a golden shivalinga adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front, a small figure in a turquoise garment wears a pink flower garland and hands are folded. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and fresh flower garlands hang around the murtis.2010-09-11A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a jewelled crown, a bejewelled gold necklace and holds a trident and an upraised hand; the figure on the right wears a red sari, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape the central shrine. In front, a small figure in a red robe and maroon head covering bows or sits at the base of the altar, with brass oil lamps on either side and a copper-coloured pipe overhead.2010-09-18Photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit on a raised throne: the figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments; the figure on the right wears a crown-like headdress and necklaces. Between them stands a silver-toned lingam-style form draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front, a white statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange turban sits on the base. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-09-12September 12 20102010-09-12October 07 20102010-10-07Golden metal murtis of a seated deity couple within a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, black and gold beaded necklaces, and holds a trident in one raised hand; the female figure on the right wears a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both sit on a golden seat with a red satin skirt beneath. In front is a golden ritual pillar or lingam with green stones and yellow and purple flower garlands draped over the shrine. Below, a silver-gold altar box with white jasmine garlands and a small figure in blue and pink. These are statues, not living people.2010-09-11A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate gold arch in a temple shrine, with red and pink silk drapes behind them. Shiva holds a trident and Parvati wears a tall gold crown and layered crystal necklaces. Garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flower strings surround the figures and a golden Shiva lingam decorated with jewelled ornaments in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A small blue-robed statue of a seated devotee sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2009-11-19A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne within an ornate gold arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled crown, holds a trident, and a bronze kalasha-like vessel; the figure on the right wears a red sari, jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang over the throne, a golden lamp stands on each side, and a small seated figure in red robes sits at the base in front of a golden lingam-shaped vessel with green jewels. No physical people are visible.2010-09-18A photograph of a gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. Shiva wears a red-orange turban and a crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is adorned with silver jewellery and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Parvati sits beside him in a red sari with silver ornaments and a black hair crest. A gold kalasha sits in front of them on a silver base, draped in flower garlands. In the foreground, a small white marble statue of a seated figure in a maroon robe and rudraksha mala sits before brass oil lamps, a brass pot and a bowl of pink flowers. The scene is a temple shrine display. No living people are visible.2009-09-25A photograph of a golden temple shrine showing a large gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under an ornate gold arch with red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and gold jewellery and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a red and pink sari with a crown and layered necklaces. In front stands a golden lingam-like form draped with red and yellow marigold garlands, with a small seated figure in red robes and a white head covering at its base. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a brass plate of flowers and offering vessels sits on the stone platform. No physical people are visible.2010-09-18A temple sanctum shows a golden murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, holding a trident and small drum; the right figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a golden deity murti with a gold crown and green-stoned headdress stands before a gold pedestal, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Below, a small white deity figure in a teal garment and pink garland sits beside a gold kalasha and brass oil lamps on tall stands. Brass puja vessels, a bell, a covered silver dish and offering bowls are arranged on the floor.2010-09-11A golden temple shrine with an ornate gilded arch framing two seated deity murtis, a male figure in a red turban and a female figure with a tall gold crown, both heavily adorned with gold jewellery and a red-and-green gemstone necklace. They sit on a red-draped platform with a red cloth backdrop. In front, a silver-and-gold shivalinga-style object is garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. No people are visible.2010-10-06