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A golden shrine houses a pair of large deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in red and gold, both adorned with gold jewellery, against a gold arched frame. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape the figures and a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like lingam stands in front on a gold peetha. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. In the foreground a small figure in a red garment and red cap, seated or bowed in front of the offering, is visible at the base of the platform. Several brass lamps and a copper vessel sit on the floor. The scene has no clearly visible devotees beyond this small bowed figure, and the figure's identity is not determinable from appearance.

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A photograph of a shrine with a large golden-toned deity murti pair, a male figure in a red turban and crown with a trident and an ornate gold necklace, seated beside a female figure in a red and pink sari with a crown and layered gold necklaces, both garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In front, a tall golden kalasha or lingam-like ritual object stands on a gilded peetha, with a row of golden oil lamps on stands flanking the arch. A small figure in red and white ritual clothes kneels or sits at the base, appearing to be a statue or a printed portrait rather than a visible living person.2010-09-18A golden-framed shrine in an open temple pavilion with red curtains and tall brass oil lamps on both sides. Two large deity murtis stand at the back: the male figure wears an orange turban, red and gold necklaces and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall golden crown, red and purple garments and a layered gold necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a seated figure in a blue garment with a white dhoti-like cloth and a gold waist band sits on a white draped seat, holding a rudraksha-style necklace, with a small brass kalasha and offerings before it. The statues and seated figure are carved or sculpted forms, not living people. Small brass lamps and offerings surround the seat.2010-09-15April AF 2012A temple shrine with a large painted statue of Shiva seated with Parvati on a red and gold backdrop, Shiva in an orange turban and crown with a red rudraksha-style necklace and a trident-like staff, Parvati in a purple and orange sari with gold jewellery. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang down the front. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a white-clothed figure with a blue head covering and a gold chain sits with hands folded in a devotional pose, a small offering or flowers before the deities. Carved grey stone pillars frame the sanctum, with red curtains at the sides. The scene reads as a deity murti shrine with a devotee.2010-09-15A gilded temple shrine framed by a golden arch and red curtains holds two large deity murtis, one male with a red turban and a tall crown, the other female with a crown and pink-and-purple sari, both draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Their hands hold a drum and other objects. In front, a small seated figure in a blue garment and white cloth is covered with flower garlands, with a silver offering vessel and brass lamps arranged on both sides. The pictured figure is a statue, not a living person.2010-09-15A golden ornate shrine arch frames a pair of deity murti figures seated on a raised golden throne. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, a red and gold necklace and a jewelled crown, and holds a staff and a bell-like object, while the consort figure beside him wears a tall decorated crown, layered silver necklaces and a teal and red garment. Yellow and purple-red marigold garlands drape both figures. In front, a golden kalasha stands on a gold peetha with offerings, and a figure in red and white ritual clothes sits at the base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red drapes hang behind.2010-10-11 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis, one male figure in white dhoti with a red turban and crown and gold necklaces, and a female figure in a pink sari with a gold crown and jewellery, both seated on a golden seat before a golden arched frame with a dark blue backdrop. Yellow and multicoloured garlands drape over them, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Pink curtains and silver tinsel decorate the pillars, and a small orange cloth and fruits sit at the base of the figures. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24A 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.2010-09-15Ornate golden murti pair of a deity couple seated within a gilded arched frame before a red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-moon crown, a red garment with silver jewelry and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, a peach and gold sari, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are adorned with pink, yellow and purple garlands and a green and white floral decoration rests in front. A golden lamp stand appears at the right edge. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-08-08A temple shrine with a large gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati standing in an arched alcove draped with red cloth. The Shiva figure holds a trident and wears a red turban, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads; Parvati wears a crown and orange-and-pink sari. Below them, a seated blue-clad murti or figure with a white cloth and gold ornaments is adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform. Pink and orange drapes frame the scene, with greenery visible at the top left.2010-09-15A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a stone arch framed in gold, behind which stand two large painted deity murtis. The central figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold garment with a beaded necklace, while the figure beside it wears a crown, pink and purple clothing and a jewelled necklace. Both are garlanded with long strands of purple and white flowers. Before them sits a white-clad figure with a green sash, seated among brass oil lamps and a kalasha. Brass lamp stands line both sides, red curtains hang behind, and floral arrangements in orange and yellow decorate the pillars.2010-10-19A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple-style structure with carved pillars. At the centre stands a pair of painted deity murtis, one male with a red and gold turban and a trident-like raised hand, and one female with a tall crown, both draped in pink and gold garments and garlanded with purple and white flower strands. In front sits a small white figure on a raised platform, and brass oil lamps line both sides. Red curtains frame the back, with floral arrangements hanging from the pillars and a brass kalasha-style offering in front. No living people are visible.2010-10-19