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September 22 20142014-09-22A photograph of a golden-framed shrine niche with a magenta backdrop holding a seated deity murti pair. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident, and is draped in magenta cloth and layered gold and bead necklaces; the female figure beside him wears a tall crown, magenta sari and blue bangles, and holds a flower. Below them, a large altar piece of green and white ornamented offerings, garlands of marigold and red flowers, and an orange cloth sit on a raised platform with brass oil lamps, a bell and a kalasha-like vessel. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2014-09-22 +1 copiesA golden-framed shrine holds a seated deity murti pair beneath orange draped fabric. The male figure has a trident, a red turban and a crown-like headdress, and wears layered silver necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold sari and heavy silver jewellery. Both are garlanded with red and yellow marigold chains, and a Shivalinga stands in front on a white and purple cloth, surrounded by brass vessels and offerings. Pale purple drapery and lamps sit on the platform below.2011-10-14January 22 20132013-01-22A shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch holds a deity murti of a seated couple on a green-and-yellow draped base, with magenta cloth backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style necklaces and holds a trident and drum-like object; the female figure wears a green-and-white sari, gold jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with red and white flower strings. In front is a kalasha-like shivalinga-style offering with a red garland and an ornate pedestal. Flanking the arch are two standing attendant statues in orange and maroon clothing with beaded vests. The scene reads as a temple deity display during padapuja.2014-09-16May 27 20132013-05-27June 17 20162016-06-17Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by teal cloth. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; he is adorned with heavy silver and jewelled necklaces and a belt. The female figure wears a green and pink sari with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a headpiece, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are draped with long garlands of marigolds and roses. In front, a large silver-and-gold snake-hood ornament and a jewelled cloth-covered object sit atop a white-draped base, with a decorative jewelled necklace displayed below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-29Photograph of a shrine with a pair of metal deity murti under a gilded arch, set against a teal drape. The standing murti on the left wears an orange turban, crescent crown, rudraksha-style layered necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a green and pink sari, a floral crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. In front, a white-clad figure bows with a gold and jewelled necklace and an orange head covering, while brass oil lamps stand on both sides.2009-06-29July 20 20102010-07-20September 22 20142014-09-22 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15