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June 18 20132013-06-18A gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden throne before a red curtain inside an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled blue garments and holds a trident and a serpent; the female figure wears a blue sari, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled crown and holds a green leaf. A golden shivalingam stands in front with yellow and purple flower garlands draped down its sides. A small white marble figure in blue clothing with folded hands sits at the base, with brass pots and offerings nearby.2010-10-15June 19 20132013-06-19A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne against an orange drape within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces, holds a trident and makes a raised blessing hand. The female figure wears a teal blouse, a gold crown and heavy gem necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigolds. A teal and gold cloth drapes a central shivalinga-like form with a rudraksha garland, and a small deity figure stands before it. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, flowers and offering bowls sit on the altar in front. No people are visible.2013-06-18July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a richly decorated shrine with golden arch framing a red curtain. Two gilded murtis of a seated deity pair sit on a yellow-draped platform: the male figure wears an orange turban with crescent ornament, blue garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the female figure wears an orange sari with gold border and ornate jewelry. Between them stands a silver shiva lingam with a serpent coil, garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands. In the foreground, a white-skinned statue of a seated figure in orange robe and rudraksha mala holds one hand raised, placed before a silver altar with a kalasha-like offering. The image is a photo of a temple shrine tableau.2010-07-09June 18 20132013-06-18A decorated temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red velvet backdrop shows silver-toned deity murti of a seated god and goddess, the god wearing an orange turban and a trident in his raised hand, the goddess with a tall striped crown and jewelled necklaces. A golden shivalinga stands at centre on a cobra-hooded base, draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. Below, a small white statue of a saffron-robed figure with a raised hand is garlanded. No living people are visible.2010-07-13June 19 20132013-06-19June 20 20132013-06-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine featuring a large bronze-coloured murti of a male and female deity pair, seated against a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded garland, and holds a trident; the female figure wears a green sari and heavy gold necklace. In front, a silver-and-green sculpted yoni-linga with a garland of green and yellow flowers, and a small silver Nandi-like figure and bell. Brass oil lamp and offering tray in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2014-09-14Ornate temple worship scene centred on a large golden Shiva-Parvati style murti pair seated on a golden throne with a hooded serpent canopy, backed by magenta and purple draped fabric and a gilded arch. The seated male murti holds a trident and wears an orange turban; the female murti wears a crown, rich jewellery and a maroon sari. In front, a Shiva linga-form is draped with an orange and green turban-like cloth, rudraksha beads, red and white flower garlands and green leaf festoons, set on a golden yoni base. A small copper-toned arched frame and a blue jewelled cloth sit at the lower front. No living people are visible.2013-04-23