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A photograph of a golden deity murti in a stone shrine with an arched gold frame and red curtain backdrop. Two seated golden figures are adorned with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers; the figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and rudraksha-style beads, and the figure on the right wears a crown. A small golden peetha or throne sits in front with offerings including fruit and a copper vessel, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and a small figure in orange and green. Green and magenta drapes cover the base. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a golden pedestal: the left figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and rudraksha mala, the right figure wears a gold crown and gold necklace. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. Green and pink silk cloths hang behind them, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like offering on the pedestal. A small seated figure in orange clothing sits at the base beside metal offering vessels and fruit. No physical people are visible apart from the seated figure at the base, who is a statue or small murti rather than a living person.2010-09-22A photograph of a gilded shrine with an arched stone canopy framed by orange curtains. At the centre sits a golden deity murti seated with a consort, adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace. Below them is a golden pedestal holding a silver offering tray, a small brass oil lamp, fruit and other ritual vessels. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, and a smaller figure in blue and gold sits to the right. No living people are visible.2010-09-22A golden shrine inside a stone pavilion holds a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban and holds a trident, while the figure beside him wears a gold crown and ornate jewellery. Both are draped in strands of yellow and magenta flower garlands. Green and magenta silk cloth frames the base, with a small seated figure in orange garments before the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and offering plates and fruit rest in the foreground. Red curtains hang behind the golden arch, and the carved stone pillars show relief sculptures.2010-09-22A photograph of a golden deity murti shrine in a stone-pillared mandapam with orange curtains at the sides. Two gilded figures are seated together on a golden throne-like seat before a red backdrop: the figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and wears a red turban and a jewelled necklace, while the figure on the right wears a golden crown and a bejewelled robe. Both wear green and magenta drapery, and the seated pair is adorned with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in rows on either side, and a silver puja tray with offerings, flowers and a small lamp sits in front. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-22September 22 20102010-09-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing a seated divine couple statue in an arched gold frame backed by red drapery. The male figure wears a tall crown with a green and orange sash, gold necklaces and a white dhoti, and raises a hand. The female figure wears a green and gold blouse, pink skirt, gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Both are adorned with garlands of orange and purple flowers. Below them sits a smaller white statue draped in orange cloth and a pink garment. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with a small brass lamp and offerings in the foreground. No living people are visible, and no a person candidate appears, only deity murtis.2010-02-05A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, one holding a staff and both adorned with ornaments and garlands of yellow, red and orange flowers. Stone pillars carved with reliefs flank the shrine, with brass oil lamps in front and a red and orange draped backdrop. A lone devotee in an orange robe and green shawl sits at the base of the shrine, facing the deities with offerings and brass vessels laid out before them. Oil lamps and plates of offerings sit on the stone floor.2010-09-22A photograph of an ornate golden shrine housing a pair of large gilded deity murtis seated together on a throne. The figures wear gold crowns, gold-and-red turban-like headwear, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, with one holding a trident. Both wear teal and magenta skirts, and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang from their shoulders and drape down over a golden kalasha-like pedestal. Red curtains frame the arch behind them, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides. A small seated figure in saffron-orange robes appears at the base in front of the pedestal, with fruit and brass ritual vessels placed on the platform. Carved grey stone pillars and decorative panels surround the shrine. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the single small seated figure, who is counted as one person.2010-09-22A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate golden arch, with a red velvet backdrop. The figures wear green and gold garments and are adorned with multicolored flower garlands and jewelry. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel and a small seated figure in red and white draped with garlands. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the altar, with banana plants and red drapes at the sides, and stone pillars frame the scene. No people are visible.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA 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.2010-02-05A 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 golden shrine of a seated deity pair under an ornate gilded arch with red curtains and carved grey stone pillars. The central figures are a Shiva-Parvati style murti: the male figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a gold crown and green and pink skirts. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang from both figures and a golden lingam-like form sits on a golden pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small red-robed figure sits on a low platform before offering plates with fruit and sweets. Two people are partly visible at the lower edges of the frame, one at the left and one at the right, with a small figure in blue beside the shrine.2010-09-22