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Photograph of a festival utsava murti pair seated in a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male deity holds a trident and a small ornate staff, wears an orange turban, a jewelled necklace and a green-and-gold sash, and has a pink and blue lower garment. The female deity wears a tall jewelled crown, layered silver-and-gold necklaces and a dark-green-tipped ornament. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. In the foreground a white-draped figure in maroon and gold, wearing a rose-and-maroon turban and a jasmine garland, sits in front of the deities. Brass lamps and a kalasha-like object appear at the edges.

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December 16 20102010-12-16December 16 20102010-12-16A temple shrine photograph showing a large bronze-toned deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated in a gold-framed arch with a dark red curtain behind. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a jewelled necklace and carries a trident; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, layered gold jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strings. In front, a white marble figure in a blue robe and orange headwrap, with a gold necklace and vibhuti mark, is seated on a white cloth. Brass puja vessels, a lotus-shaped bowl, a bell, a kalasha-like pot and an aarti tray with flowers sit on the ledge below. No living people are visible.2010-09-15Golden metallic murti pair of a male and female deity seated against a red draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown and crescent ornament, pink garment, dark bejewelled chest piece and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand implement. The female figure wears a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a black jewelled headdress. Both are draped in yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a small golden Nandi-like or naga-hooded pedestal with an orange-wrapped element and garlands, and a decorative golden base. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-02-09A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched niche against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent, holds a trident, and has a green jeweled garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a green and gold sari-style garment, and holds a coconut-shaped offering with leaves. Both are draped in yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In front stands a white cylindrical object wreathed in white flowers, resembling a lingam-shaped offering, with a brass vessel at the base. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-13A 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.2010-09-18September 22 20092009-09-22August 03 20102010-08-03A gilded shrine arch framed in red drapes holds a pair of deity murti statues decorated with flower garlands in yellow, purple and red. The taller figure wears an orange turban and heavy jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident and a drum-like object. The female figure beside him wears a teal and gold sari with layered pearl necklaces and a tall decorated crown. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a smaller figure in white and orange sits at the base, draped with garlands. The statues are depictions, not living people.2010-02-03Two golden processional deity murtis sit on a red-draped throne-like seat under an ornate gilded arch in a temple setting. The left figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti, and a heavy jewelled necklace with red stones and a gem-studded hand. The right figure wears a dark ornate crown, a teal blue garment, and a red and green necklace, holding a staff. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red and purple flowers. In the foreground a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment and a brown patterned shawl wears a yellow and purple flower garland and a silver necklace on a dark cloth, facing the shrine. The scene is a ceremonial display of festival murtis.2011-02-02Photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch with a red drape behind. Two large gold-toned deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears an orange-red turban and crown-like headdress, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, and wears pink and blue robes with layered gold necklaces; the female figure wears a black headdress, teal-blue and purple garments and gold jewellery. Garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers hang from both. In front, a seated white statue draped in an orange cloth and rudraksha-style beads sits on a white cloth with gold bangles and a white sash. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, with a brass tray of flowers and a small vessel in the foreground.2010-02-09August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copies