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June 22 20132013-06-22June 27 20132013-06-27 +1 copiesA golden-framed shrine niche holds two large metallic murtis seated on a silver throne with a red backdrop and purple cloth. The figure on the left wears a golden crown, a yellow turban, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and pearl-and-gem jewellery, holds a trident-like staff and makes a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, pearl and gold necklaces, a green garment and white jasmine garlands with red flowers. A large Shivalingam-like form sits below, draped in garlands and cloth, with a decorated plate in front. Beside the niche stands a yellow-clad statue. No living people are visible.2013-12-07June 07 20162016-06-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and orange-gold draped backdrop. Two large metallic deity murtis sit on a raised white-draped platform: the figure on the left has a crown, red-orange turban, many-armed pose and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a crown, gold jewellery and a dark garment. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sits a small figure in a red-orange saffron garment with a turban and rudraksha mala, seated before a black stone shivalinga with an orange cloth and offerings. A brass oil lamp stands at left and a small brass lamp is set before the platform. No physical people are visible.2011-10-16June 15 20162016-06-15July 04 20132013-07-04June 06 20102010-06-06A photograph of a temple shrine showing a large pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform within a gilded arched niche with a deep red backdrop. The male murti holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears an orange turban and a green and silver-ornamented garment with layered necklaces, while the female murti wears a green and orange sari, a black crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped in marigold and rose garlands. In front, a white-clad priest in an orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the base, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and ornate gold lamp stands. Marble pillars frame the scene.2009-12-17A gilded arched shrine framed by red drapery holds a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati standing together, with Shiva holding a trident and a rudraksha-like adornment, wearing an orange turban and layered silver necklaces, while the goddess wears a green and gold sari and a dark crown with heavy jewelry. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang down the sides. In front, a white and pink seated figure with a golden necklace and orange turban sits before brass lamps, kalasha vessels and offering trays. No living people are visible in the scene.2010-02-03June 22 20152015-06-22A temple sanctum shrine with a grey stone frame and gilded arch. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised seat before a green cloth backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, orange garment and red and white garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, orange shawl and white and gold necklaces, with a red-yellow garland draped over the shoulder. Beneath them stands a shivalinga-like object with garlands and offerings of brass vessels and a plate. A smaller shrine on the right holds a clad figure garlanded in red and white, and the shrine floor is strewn with flowers. The image is a photograph of a shrine rather than a living person; no physical people are visible.2013-10-10