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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.

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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.2010-09-18A photograph of a golden temple shrine showing a large gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under an ornate gold arch with red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and gold jewellery and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a red and pink sari with a crown and layered necklaces. In front stands a golden lingam-like form draped with red and yellow marigold garlands, with a small seated figure in red robes and a white head covering at its base. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a brass plate of flowers and offering vessels sits on the stone platform. No physical people are visible.2010-09-18A 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.2010-09-18A 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.2010-09-18A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated divine couple within an ornate golden arched frame set against red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, and holds a trident and a drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both sit on a gold base decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, with a silver yantra or kalasha-like object at the centre. Oil lamps stand on either side and a small figure in a turquoise garment with a pink garland sits in the foreground. This appears to be a deity murti display, identified in the archive as Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari.2010-09-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a raised platform: the male figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a red crown and a white and red garland, while the female figure beside him wears a gold crown and a red sari with a heavy necklace. In front, a large shivalinga-style form in the centre is draped with a white cloth and red garment, adorned with a rudraksha-like necklace and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and flowers fill the lower left corner. No people are visible.2010-07-29February 11 20122012-02-11A photograph of a temple sanctum with a gilded arch framing two large painted or decorated deity murti seated side by side on a raised dais. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban-like headdress, a gold necklace and a white dhoti with a golden sash, holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a green blouse, a white sari with gold border and a black crown, with a magenta skirt below. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower garlands. In front, an orange cloth and a small white figure with a gold necklace rest on a plate, with tall brass oil lamps standing on both sides and a red cloth backdrop behind.2010-02-05November 05 20102010-11-05A 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.2010-09-15October 07 20102010-10-07A temple sanctum shows a golden murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, holding a trident and small drum; the right figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a golden deity murti with a gold crown and green-stoned headdress stands before a gold pedestal, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Below, a small white deity figure in a teal garment and pink garland sits beside a gold kalasha and brass oil lamps on tall stands. Brass puja vessels, a bell, a covered silver dish and offering bowls are arranged on the floor.2010-09-11