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A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing two large deity murtis, one in red and gold with a red turban and crown and one in blue and white with a striped crown, both wearing red-and-white and yellow-and-maroon flower garlands. In front sits a white statue in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a dark blue pendant, with a seated posture and raised hand, wearing a saffron turban and a cobra-hood canopy of gold above its head. Yellow silk drapes the back of the shrine, and an oil lamp sits at the lower right, indicating a worship setting. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.

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Photo of a temple shrine dominated by two large gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like seat against a bright magenta backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a white turban, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden mace-like object; the figure on the right wears a blue garment, gold crown and jewellery and holds a flower-like object. Both are draped in red, yellow and purple flower garlands. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated sage in a white turban and orange-red garland sits before brass oil lamps and offering vessels on a table. No physical people are visible.2011-02-02A photograph of a shrine in a temple with a bright pink backdrop framed by gilded arches. Two gilded metal deity murtis sit on a raised dais: the male figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti, a red and gem-studded necklace and holds a staff and a ritual object, while the female figure wears a turquoise blue garment and jewelled crown and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers. In front of them sits a small white statue of a seated figure in a white head covering, with an orange and red garland, on an orange and gold cushioned seat. Brass pots, bowls and offering vessels sit at the foreground, with a wooden stand at lower left.2011-02-02December 10 20162016-12-10July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and magenta backdrop. Two golden deity murtis sit on a raised seat: the left figure wears a white turban and red-and-gold jewelled garlands and holds a mace-like staff, while the right figure wears a blue garment, a jewelled crown and a red-and-green garland. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang down the front. In the foreground a small white statue of a seated figure in a white head-cloth and orange-red garland sits before brass vessels and an orange cloth. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A gilded shrine in a temple setting shows a large golden deity murti of a seated male and female pair, adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns; the male figure wears an orange-red headdress and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall gold crown. In front, a golden lingam-shaped form is draped in garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Below it, a white-clad figure with a white head covering and a gold-and-white shawl sits with hands folded, a gold chain around the neck, facing the deity. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, a small golden pyramid and a copper plate with offerings surround the shrine. A blue and yellow silk cloth drapes the base. Printed copyright text runs down the right edge. No physical people beyond the seated figure are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesGolden murti pair of a deity and goddess seated on a gold-and-green Shiva lingam-style pedestal with a golden cobra hood canopy, set in an ornate gold arch against a deep red curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon and jewelled crown, a blue garment, layered gold and gem necklaces and holds a trident. The female figure wears an orange sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces and a black-and-gold headdress with a jewelled crown. Both are draped in red and yellow flower garlands and the base is ringed with red roses and yellow marigolds. These are statues, not living people, so the scene contains no physical people.2010-07-08Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a raised throne within a gold arched shrine niche with a deep maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, red and purple garments, and heavy gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, and a red-and-gold cloth lies across the seat below them. A small purple logo appears at lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-13A temple shrine photograph dominated by two large gilded deity murtis under a golden arch against a bright red-pink backdrop. The taller murti wears a pink turban, a crown and a red-and-gold garland and holds a mace-like staff; the female murti wears a turquoise blue blouse and red skirt with a crown and sword. Between them a broad orange-draped peetha holds a plain brass-banded dais with an orange and gold cloth, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated figure with folded hands and a red-orange garland sits on the altar. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels occupy the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-02-02Photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a seated pair of golden deity murtis under an ornate arched frame against a red silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, jewelled necklaces and holds a sceptre and a hand gesture; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange and purple silk and a garland. Both are draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands. A small white figure stands before a brass peetha arch at the base, flanked by silver vessels, a brass lamp and a teal and gold cloth. No living people are visible.2013-07-06 +1 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01Golden statues of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, sit in a gilded arched shrine with a dark red backdrop and blue and yellow silk draping. The male figure holds a trident and a ritual object, the female figure wears ornate jewellery and a tall crown. A large golden shivalinga stands at the centre, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strands and a green leaf crown. In front, a small figure in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace sits in worship amid brass lamps, bells, a kalasha and a golden shri yantra. The scene is a deity murti puja setting.2009-12-01