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A golden-framed shrine arch holds a pair of painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a crown-like headdress, holds a trident and a small ritual vessel, and has a rudraksha-style and gold necklace layered over a pink lower garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, gold jewellery and a decorated crown. Yellow and pink flower garlands drape both murtis and a silver-gold lingam-shaped object stands in front on a platter. Red curtains hang behind the shrine. No living people are visible.

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Two ornately decorated metal murtis of a deity couple seated side by side within a gilded arched shrine frame with a deep red curtain behind. The male figure wears an orange-red turban-style crown, a dark embroidered garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object. The female figure wears a red sari with gold border, a tall decorated crown, and layered pearl and gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta garlands hang across the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel with green leaves stands in front.2010-09-02A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like object, with heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and is paired with a figure in a purple and blue sari with elaborate jewellery and a tall crown. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like vessel sits at their feet. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand on either side of the shrine. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-10-02A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The figure at centre wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure at right wears a black crown, a pink and purple sari-style garment and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a brass vessel with a green-and-orange cloth sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-25A gilded arched shrine holds a pair of ornately decorated deity murtis seated on a golden throne before a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, a red and gold necklace, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right wears a patterned gold-brown sari-style dress, a tall crown, and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta garlands hang over both figures, and a silver lingam-shaped object with green gems sits at their feet among gold lamps. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2010-08-08Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28Photograph of two golden metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati within a gilded arched niche with deep red curtains. The left figure, Shiva, wears an orange turban with a crown-like ornament, holds a trident and a drum, and wears a bead necklace with a rudraksha-style mala and wears an orange wrap. The right figure, Parvati, wears a black and gold crown, an orange sari, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. A large brass oil lamp with a flame stands in front of them, and the scene is lit warmly against an ornate temple stone wall.2009-06-01July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red dhoti and orange turban-like headdress and holds a trident and a staff; the female figure wears a pink and magenta sari and a tall crown. Both wear layered gold necklaces and bright floral garlands in yellow, red and purple hang across them. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a golden peetha with a decorative base sits in front.2010-01-13A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown and a crescent ornament, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered pearl-style necklaces and a pink-gold sari. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape around the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the sides of the arch.2010-08-08June 18 20092009-06-18A photograph of a temple shrine containing two large golden-brown deity murti seated side by side on a white-draped peetha with a gold-edged base. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red and gold turban with a red and orange dhoti-style garment; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a red-brown garment with layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and a rudraksha mala hangs at the center. A red curtain backs the arch, which is framed in ornate gold carving. In the foreground stand brass oil lamps and a gold kalasha-like vessel. To the right, a smaller gold-framed niche with a blue curtain holds a standing figure in a green garment and rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible.2011-07-31