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November 22 20152015-11-22November 08 20132013-11-08December 05 20162016-12-05A gilded shrine arch frames two seated deity murtis on an orange-draped platform before a backdrop of a large banyan tree. The central figure, seated cross-legged, holds a trident in the left hand and has a tall crown, gold and jewelled necklaces, and an orange and gold cloth. Beside him a consort figure in a red sari, with a flower garland and jewelled ornaments, holds a hand raised in blessing. Further figures in red and magenta stand at the edges, and a golden offering vessel sits in the foreground. Gold ornamentation covers the arch.2007-09-03November 08 20132013-11-08July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesGolden murti of a deity couple, Shiva and Parvati-form, seated before a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange-brown turban with a crescent moon, holds a trident and a golden damaru-like hand object, and wears layered rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces. The female figure wears a gold crown, a deep blue sari with gold border, red and yellow flower garlands, and gold jewellery. A green and white floral offering sits at the lower left. No living people are visible.2014-12-03 +1 copiesA gilded metal murti of a seated divine couple, Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari, is installed in a golden arched frame against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a pink turban with a gold crown, rudraksha mala and layered necklaces, holding a trident and a small figure in one hand. The female figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a decorated garment. Both sit on a golden seat with a red satin cloth draped below. In front, a tall golden shivalinga-like object is decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below, a small figure in a blue garment wearing a pink garland sits at the base, possibly a devotee or small statue. The scene is adorned with flower garlands and ornate gold framing.2010-09-11June 13 20092009-06-13December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of an ornate golden vahana-style festival vehicle with a large gilded bull (nandi) in front, supporting a decorated golden canopy. At the centre sits a deity murti dressed in white and gold with a golden crown, flanked by two smaller figures adorned with jewellery, all draped with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A gold-embroidered brocade cloth hangs from the platform. A gilded lion stands to the left beside a red cushioned seat, and a plain room with a window and a fan is behind. No people are visible.2015-11-24A photograph of a silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a silver bull mount (Nandi-style vahana) before a red backdrop inside a gilded shrine. The seated figure wears a tiger-striped cloth and a tall crown, with a smaller consort figure beside it in a green skirt and flower garland. A dark cylindrical lingam stands in the right foreground, and a white-robed figure with a rudraksha-style bead mala hangs at the left edge. Ornate gold filigree frames the scene.2006-10-22