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A photograph of a shrine with two golden murti of a seated deity couple against a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban studded with jewels, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and holds a trident and drum-like object; the female figure wears a dark maroon skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a long braid. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. Below them a white-draped seat holds a gold yoni-shaped base with rudraksha beads, and in front a small white marble figure wears a green turban and rudraksha mala, with flower garlands draped around the shrine. Brass oil lamps appear at the left edge.

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A gilded shrine arch framed by red sparkling drapery holds a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a white silk-draped throne. The taller figure on the left wears an orange-red crown with jewelled headdress, holds a trident and other ritual objects, and has multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The figure on the right has long black hair, ornate silver-and-gold necklaces and a dark maroon garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. In front, a small white marble or stone figure with a green turban and rudraksha mala sits beneath the throne. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2011-07-31A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of ornately dressed deity murtis: a male figure in an orange-red turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident, and a female figure in a purple and orange sari with a crescent-topped crown, both decorated with flower garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta blossoms. In front sits a white marble-like seated figure in a blue robe with a rudraksha mala, with a golden pot and a brass-like crown-shaped ornament on a white-draped altar. Brass puja vessels, a bell and a lamp sit in the foreground on the stone platform. The figures are statues, and no living people are visible.2010-09-15A shrine scene centred on a pair of gold-finished deity murti seated under a gilded arch with a deep red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a jewelled necklace and a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower malas. In front, a white marble seated figure in a blue robe and blue turban, wearing a gold pendant on a chain, sits on a gold-banded seat. Brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, a bell and a lamp sit on the altar. No people are visible.2010-09-15A golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar within a red draped niche framed by ornate gold arch carving. The left figure holds a trident and wears a red and gold turban, with rudraksha beads and a red-and-gold garment. The right figure wears a golden crown, pearl necklaces and a lavender sari. Both wear yellow and red garlands of marigolds and white jasmine. In front, a small white-robed figure with rudraksha mala and garlands sits on a golden pedestal, with a brass lamp and offerings below. No living people are visible.2013-06-20Two decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a red velvet backdrop. Two gold-coloured murti figures are seated side by side: the male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a jewelled necklace; the female figure wears a crown, purple and orange sari, and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. Below them stands a white marble statue of a seated figure in blue robes and a blue turban, with a gold chain, its hands in a blessing gesture. Silver puja vessels, a lamp and a small bell sit on the altar in front. The figures are deity murti and a statue, so no living people are present.2010-09-15June 15 20132013-06-15June 20 20132013-06-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine containing two large golden-brown deity murti seated side by side on a white-draped peetha with a gold-edged base. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red and gold turban with a red and orange dhoti-style garment; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a red-brown garment with layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and a rudraksha mala hangs at the center. A red curtain backs the arch, which is framed in ornate gold carving. In the foreground stand brass oil lamps and a gold kalasha-like vessel. To the right, a smaller gold-framed niche with a blue curtain holds a standing figure in a green garment and rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible.2011-07-31August 16 20142014-08-16 +1 copiesJune 11 20132013-06-11June 18 20132013-06-18