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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind a pair of seated deity murtis dressed in white and blue cloth, one with a crown and trident, both garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. In front, a small green-robed seated figure with a white face, rudraksha mala and turban is placed on a white-draped seat. Brass lamps, a kalasha, plates of offerings, flowers and a small flame burn on the stone platform. A green-robed statue stands at the right side of the shrine.

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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised white-draped seat before a red curtain within an ornate gilded arch. The taller figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the figure beside it wears a dark cloth and ornate jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower chains. In front, a small green-robed seated figure with a rudraksha mala holds a ritual object. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels, pink flowers, a folded maroon cloth and a small brass lamp sit on the floor in the foreground. No physical people are visible, and no identifiable figure is present in person.2011-07-31A temple shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery frames a golden deity murti of a seated couple: a figure with an orange crown and trident, and a consort with dark hair, rich jewellery and maroon-red garments. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In front, a small green-robed seated figure with a green turban and rudraksha mala is presented on a white cloth, flanked by brass oil lamps (diyas) and offering trays with pink flowers, a folded red cloth and a small brass pot. The scene is a worship setting with a cordoned puja arrangement. No living people are visible.2011-07-31A shrine of two seated deity murtis on a raised white and blue throne-like platform beneath a red curtain and gold arch. The central figure wears an orange and white dhoti, a crown and rudraksha-like beads, holding a trident. The figure beside wears a white cloth, jewelled necklaces and a crown, with a green-robed figure seated in front. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape both figures. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, offering plates with flowers and fruit, and a small green-robed statue stand on the stone floor. Carved grey granite pillars frame the scene.2011-07-31October 19 20082008-10-19October 03 20082008-10-03A photograph of a temple shrine containing two large statues seated on a white draped dais before a red curtain and gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident, and is hung with yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklaces, with a white cloth and garlands. In front is a brass kalasha-like vessel and a rudraksha mala, with a small seated figure in white and green. Brass oil lamps stand at either side, and a green-robed standing statue in a blue-curtained niche is at right. These are statues, not living people.2011-07-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drape. Two large metal deity murtis of a seated couple dominate the back: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces; the female figure wears a purple and gold sari with a jeweled crown. In front sits a white marble statue draped in a blue robe with an orange and blue turban, a gold necklace and a gold-banded seat cloth, with a cobra hood visible above its head. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang across the figures. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and in the foreground are brass puja vessels, a bell, a kalasha-style lamp, a tray of kumkum and flowers, and folded white cloth. No people are visible.2010-09-15Golden shrine arch framing a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pink-draped throne, Shiva in an orange turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident and drum, Parvati in purple and orange sari with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a white-draped seat holds a white and blue-robed figure, appearing to be a statue or portrait. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass puja vessels sit on a platform at the bottom. No living people are visible.2010-09-15July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of seated deity murtis, a male and female figure, set within an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain backdrop. The figures wear silver and jewelled crowns, earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers; the male figure holds a trident, and the female figure wears a white and cream sari with gold trim. In front of them stands a silver kalasha-like vessel and a silver-and-gold altar with garlands. At the base, a small sculpted figure in white with an orange shawl is seated before the shrine. Brass standing oil lamps flank the sides, and a small oil lamp burns at the bottom of the frame alongside offerings and bells.2010-07-13A golden shrine houses a large murti of a seated deity with an orange turban-style crown, holding a trident and other implements, beside a consort figure in pink and yellow dress with gold jewellery. Both are draped with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. In front, a smaller murti in white dhoti with an orange head cloth and red-and-white garland sits on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha and brass vessels rest on the floor, and red curtains frame the arch.2010-08-25October 19 20082008-10-19