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May 10 2012

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A photograph of a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a decorated pedestal. The Shiva figure has a tall dark crown, a leopard-skin wrap, a trident and a snake raised in one hand, and a palm held in blessing. Parvati wears an orange blouse, a red-and-gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and jewelled earrings. Both have gold-painted faces with red lips and tilak marks. Below them sits an offering of yellow and purple flower garlands with green leaves around a golden shivalinga-like object and an orange cloth. Dark red drapes form the backdrop.2008-01-12March 03 20112011-03-03October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery, housing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together with a Shivalinga adorned with white garlands in front. Shiva has a crown, four arms and a snake-like ornament, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; the consort figure wears a green and gold sari, a crown and white garlands. Two attendant figures flank the shrine: one on the left in red and gold dress with a red turban, and one on the right holding his hands together in a namaskar-like gesture. A brass oil lamp stands at the left, with a blue and lavender cloth below and small offering dishes and flower decorations in front of the murti. The image is the archive's photo of a deity darshan scene with an arch frame and pooja items, with no people visible in the scene.2014-08-11Two metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side within an ornate bronze-coloured arched frame before a red draped cloth. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with white garland ornaments, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female figure wears an orange sari, a tall ornate crown and a long white floral garland, with a bangle on her arm. A palm plant is visible at left. Photograph of statues, not living people.2013-06-28September 28 20142014-09-28Golden-framed shrine with a green satin backdrop holding two metal murtis: a deity form with an orange-and-red turban, a crescent moon ornament and a trident in one hand, beside a female consort with a crown of white flowers and a red and gold sari. Both wear layered gold and beaded necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and the figures are decorated with silver-tone ornaments. Deity murti only; no living persons are visible.2014-09-13 +1 copiesJune 25 20092009-06-25 +1 copiesPhotograph of a golden temple deity murti pair framed by an ornate gold arch against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, holds a trident and a golden kalasha pot, and is adorned with white beaded garlands and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a red and green sari-style garment, a gold nose ring and layered gold necklaces, with red and green flower garlands draped across both figures. These are statues, not living people. a person is not visibly present.2012-05-10October 08 20132013-10-08Photograph of a decorated Shiva-Parvati murti in a temple shrine, set within a golden arched frame against a teal backdrop. The male deity wears an orange turban, a crown, ornate necklaces, and holds a trident; the female form wears a green blouse and pink skirt with a jewelled headpiece. Both are garlanded with marigolds and green leaves. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and carved stone pillars surround the shrine. No living people are visible.2009-06-29A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red draped backdrop within a gilded arched niche. The central Shiva figure holds a trident and has a crown and garlands; the goddess figure beside him wears jewellery and a garland. A large lingam-like form with a face is adorned with garlands and a rudraksha-style display. Two standing attendant figures flank the shrine, one in red and one in brown, both with hands raised and garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a blue cloth, offerings, a kalasha-style vessel and small bowls sit on the altar in front.2014-08-11