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A golden shrine housing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated together on a raised golden throne. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, holds a trident-like staff, and wears rudraksha-style beads; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and ornate gold jewellery. Both are draped in green and pink silk, with a red velvet backdrop. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from their shoulders. Golden oil lamps line both sides, and fruit and offerings sit before the throne. Orange curtains frame the sides of the shrine, and carved grey stone pillars surround the niche. No people are visible.

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A photograph of an ornate golden shrine with gilded arch and carved stone pillars framing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated together on a golden throne. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and jeweled necklace; the figure on the right wears a golden crown and red-and-gold garland. Both are draped in green and pink fabric. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang across the throne, and tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Orange curtains hang at the sides of the shrine, and a small seated figure in orange clothing sits at the base in front of offerings.2010-09-22October 09 20102010-10-09A golden deity murti of a standing and seated Shiva-Parvati pair under an arched gilded frame inside an open stone shrine pavilion. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, holds a trident, and is garlanded with marigolds in red and purple; the female figure wears a crown and ornate jewellery. Both sit on a golden throne-like peetha with pink and green draped cloth beneath. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, orange curtains hang at the sides, and carved stone pillars frame the scene. A small figure in orange sits at the base, and a man in pale clothing with folded hands stands at the right edge, offering prayer.2010-09-22A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and an open roof. Inside a golden arch framed by red velvet backdrop stands a gilded deity murti pair, one figure wearing a red and gold crown and holding a trident, the other in a golden crown beside it. Both wear green and pink skirts and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a flower-garlanded object sits on the altar. Below, a small figure in orange clothing stands in front of a tray of fruit, sweets and offerings. Orange curtains hang at the sides and green foliage shows beyond the railings. No living people are visible apart from the small figure in orange, which is a statue-like form and not clearly a physical person.2010-09-22A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arched frame houses two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, one a male figure with a red turban and the other a female figure with a tall crown, both draped in red garments. Yellow and white marigold garlands hang from their shoulders. Before them is a shivalinga-style stone form decorated with flower garlands, surrounded by brass oil lamps, a kalasha, small bowls and offering vessels. Red curtains frame the shrine and red-and-white railings enclose the area with green foliage behind.2010-09-11A golden deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair sits on a raised stone shrine under an arched golden torana. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, a crown, a beaded necklace and a gold-threaded green dhoti, and holds a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a pink skirt and gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers drape the figures and a large golden seat. Red curtains and orange drapes frame the shrine, with brass lamps on both sides, offering plates and small figurines on the front ledge. No people are visible.2010-09-22June 16 20132013-06-16June 18 20132013-06-18October 16 20112011-10-16October 20 20102010-10-20April 25 20132013-04-25A 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.2010-09-22