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A shrine with large painted statues of a deity couple seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch, with a blue drape behind them. The male figure wears an orange-and-green turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and gold ornaments, holding a trident. The female figure wears an orange sari and gold crown. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from them. In front, a seated devotee statue sits on a red cloth beside a brass shivalinga-style object and a kalasha-like vessel with flowers. Brass oil lamps and potted palms flank the altar, and red curtains frame the mandapam. No living people are visible.

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August 11 20112011-08-11A shrine scene inside a temple pavilion showing large painted deity murti of a seated god and goddess with a crowned head, garlanded in yellow and purple flowers, with a blue drape behind them. In front, a smaller seated figure is wrapped in red and gold cloth, adorned with rudraksha beads and garlands, and is seated before brass oil lamps and flower offerings. Red and orange curtains frame the structure, and a standing attendant figure appears to the right. No living people are visible.2011-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesDecember 16 20092009-12-16A shrine display of a deity pair seated on a raised dais before a blue draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The larger seated figure wears an orange and green turban, layered bead necklaces and an ornate gold crown-like headpiece, holding a trident-like emblem; a female figure in an orange and green sari with a floral garland sits beside him. Yellow and purple garlands drape both figures and a rudraksha-style garland covers a central seat. In front, a small white and orange seated statue and a dark bead-decorated cushion rest on a red cloth. Brass oil lamps, potted palms, flower offerings in plates and a small figure in orange stand at the sides. Statues only, no living people.2011-08-11 +2 copiesA photograph of a golden-framed shrine with two large deity murti standing behind a decorated altar. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban, green garment and layered silver necklaces and holds a trident-like weapon; the figure on the right wears a purple and gold garment and a crown with heavy jewelry. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. In front, a Shivalinga-like object stands on a white cloth draped with garlands and an orange shawl, flanked by brass oil lamps and flower offerings. Red walls frame the shrine.2009-12-16February 18 20162016-02-18A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity murti standing side by side under a gilded arch, set against turquoise drapery. The figure on the left has a red turban-like crown, multiple arms, a trident-like staff and a red and gold skirt; the figure on the right wears a floral crown, pink-red garments and a garland. A white flower garland hangs at their feet over a red and gold cloth, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and small offering bowls in front. To the right, a smaller figure holds a lamp in a green-draped niche. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene.2013-04-29August 10 20112011-08-10September 24 20132013-09-24September 10 20142014-09-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis standing in front of a green satin backdrop. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban, a jewelled necklace and garlands, and raises a hand holding a small object; the second figure wears a tall crown, a white bead necklace and a blue and green skirt. Both are draped with marigold and red rose garlands. Below them sits a silver-framed seated figure with a cobra hood over its head and a decorated throne, and to the right an alcove holds a figure in a yellow-orange cloth wrapped with a jasmine-and-marigold garland. Brass pots, lamps and offerings sit on the floor at left. No people are visible.2013-09-26