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Golden shrine arch framing two large gilded deity murtis seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a green-stoned pendant, holding a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. A white marble statue in blue robes and a saffron-banded turban sits seated below them, garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, and brass vessels with flowers rest on the table in front.

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Golden shrine arch framing a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pink-draped throne, Shiva in an orange turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident and drum, Parvati in purple and orange sari with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a white-draped seat holds a white and blue-robed figure, appearing to be a statue or portrait. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass puja vessels sit on a platform at the bottom. No living people are visible.2010-09-15A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair on a gilded arched backdrop with a maroon curtain. The seated male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident and a small drum, while the female figure beside him wears a purple and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are draped with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front, a white statue of a seated figure in a blue shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white draped platform. Brass lamps and a kalasha-type vessel appear at the bottom of the frame. No living people are visible.2010-09-15A gilded arched shrine houses a large couple of deity murtis, a male figure with an orange turban and trident and a female figure in a purple-and-orange sari, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, seated before a red drape. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a small white and blue seated figure sits beneath a golden canopy on a white-draped seat, surrounded by brass lamps, a bell, a plate and ritual vessels on a stone platform.2010-09-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15A 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.2010-09-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drape. Two large metal deity murtis of a seated couple dominate the back: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces; the female figure wears a purple and gold sari with a jeweled crown. In front sits a white marble statue draped in a blue robe with an orange and blue turban, a gold necklace and a gold-banded seat cloth, with a cobra hood visible above its head. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang across the figures. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and in the foreground are brass puja vessels, a bell, a kalasha-style lamp, a tray of kumkum and flowers, and folded white cloth. No people are visible.2010-09-15A photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame with a red backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand at the top: the male figure wears an orange turban and red-gold jewellery and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a pink and purple sari and ornate necklaces. Below them, a white marble seated figure in an orange robe and orange head cloth is garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sit brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, a small oil lamp and a plate of white flowers. No living people are visible.2010-08-25A photograph of a temple shrine showing a large deity murti of a seated male and female pair. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a red and gold garment, a red beaded necklace, and holds a trident in one raised hand. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Yellow and purple marigold garlands drape both figures. Below them is a smaller white and blue seated figure with a gold necklace and a striped turban, arranged on a white and green draped platform. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and red curtains and an ornate gold arch frame the scene.2010-09-15A 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 gilded shrine arch frames a pair of deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The male figure holds a trident and a drum-like device, wears an orange turban and a layered gold and red necklace, and stands beside a female figure in a teal and gold sari with a black crown and a multi-strand pearl necklace. A red fabric backdrop hangs behind them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small seated figure with an orange head covering in the foreground. No living people are visible. The shrine is an ornate stone temple structure.2010-02-03A 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.2010-09-18