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A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of seated deity murtis on a raised platform backed by a red curtain and an ornate golden arch. Both figures wear orange and pink garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and heavy garlands of yellow, pink, purple and red flowers. The left figure holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and the right figure raises a hand in blessing. In front, a seated figure in white draped clothing wears a rudraksha mala and a blue cloth, with a large flower garland around the platform. A standing white statue in a blue-curtained niche stands at right, beside a brass oil lamp. A stone pillared structure frames the scene.

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A temple worship scene before a gilded arch framed by a turquoise backdrop. Two large seated deity murtis dominate: the figure on the left has an orange turban, four arms holding a staff-like object, and a white and gold necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a dark blue garment. Both are garlanded with red and white flower strands. In front of them a kneeling figure in white garments with a red headcloth and beaded necklace bows, and a silver and gold ritual vessel stands on the platform. A standing statue of a woman in red robes with folded hands stands at right beside an oil lamp stand, and red fabric is draped at left. Pillars and carved stone surround the shrine.2011-08-28 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with two large seated deity murti in a gilded arched niche against red drapes. The central figure wears an orange turban-like crown and holds a trident-like staff; the figure beside has a dark braided crown and gold necklaces, both in ornate clothing. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang over them. In front, a white-clad seated figure with a rudraksha mala and a flower garland sits on a platform. To the right, a standing white-robed statue wears a rudraksha mala beside a blue-draped arch. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. No living people are visible.2011-07-30A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with an orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an orange-and-gold crown and a jewelled necklace, with a garland of white and yellow flowers draped over the figures. Below, a small seated figure in red and white draped clothing sits before a white cloth and a thick garland. A standing statue on the right holds a staff and wears red robes and a red headcloth beside a green curtain. Carved stone pillars frame the scene, and a small figure stands on the left. No living people are visible.2011-09-24Photograph of a temple shrine with a carved white stone arch framed in gold, behind a red curtain. Central seated murti of Shiva and Parvati, dark-faced, with Shiva holding a trident and Parvati wearing a blue and red sari, both adorned with white flower garlands and gold jewellery. Flanking standing murtis of attendants on pink-draped pedestals in red and striped garments with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a kalasha-shaped decorative offering with flower garlands sits at the base. Ritual decoration of a deity murti, with no people visible.2014-08-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a large painted sculpture group on a raised stone platform. A four-armed deity murti with red turban, gold crown, large earrings, and layered jewelled necklaces holds a trident and a raised hand, seated beside a second figure in a crown and white garland. Both wear red and blue dhoti-style drapery and are backed by a green cloth and gilded arch. Below them, a shivalinga-like object is draped with marigold and red flower garlands. A smaller figure on the right wears an orange dhoti and beaded necklaces. Ritual brass vessels and flowers sit at the base. No physical people are visible.2013-09-24August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapes. A large seated sculpted pair dominates: the male figure wears an orange turban, red ornamented garment and a jeweled crown, holding a trident-like staff, and the female figure wears white with gold jewellery. Both are draped in yellow and pink-purple garlands and seated on a blue and pink cloth. In front, a figure in orange robes with long black hair kneels or bows at the base, with brass oil lamps and flower offerings beside. The seated pair appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, and the kneeling figure appears to be a statue as well, so no physical people are clearly present.2008-10-19Shrine photograph of a gilded temple altar with three large painted deity murtis. The central figure is a four-armed Shiva-like form in a red turban and ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and damaru, seated beside a goddess in pink and red sari with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands. Flanking figures stand on either side: one in blue dhoti with a blue-and-gold headdress and beaded necklace, another in orange-red dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small figure of a seated deity with a shivalinga-like object is in the front. No living people are visible.2016-10-26 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a large ornate deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform. Shiva wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while Parvati wears a crown and gold jewellery; both are draped in red and purple garments and garlanded with red and green flowers. In front, a silver-toned pot and a shivalinga-like form sit on a tray with a red garland. A smaller red-clad sage figure stands in a gilded niche at right, and brass oil lamps flank the sides under a golden arch with turquoise drapery. No living people are visible, and the page's a person flag does not establish any physical candidate.2011-11-11April 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copies