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A temple sanctum photograph of a gold-framed shrine draped in green and gold cloth. Two large metal deity murtis stand at left and centre: the left figure has multiple arms, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, and wears a crown, red-and-orange sash and silver jewellery; the central figure wears a tall crown and rich silver ornaments. In front, a black stone Shivalingam is adorned with a golden yoni-base, rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands and a silver pendant. Brass oil lamps and small brass bowls sit in the foreground. At lower right, a white marble statue of a seated figure in yellow robes and a yellow turban with rudraksha beads is pressed against the altar. Partial statue at right edge wears yellow with a turban.

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A gilded arched shrine framing a group of deity murtis under a green draped backdrop. Two standing metal figures of a male deity in orange and red headwear with a trident and a female deity in green and gold garments stand behind a central black stone linga wrapped in orange cloth and crowned with a serpent hood and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Red and white flower garlands and rudraksha malas hang around the linga. In the foreground a small white marble statue in yellow robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands raised in blessing before a plinth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. No living people are visible.2011-11-28A golden shrine inside a temple hall shows a gilded deity murti pair seated under an ornate gold arch with a deep red curtain behind. The figures wear jewelled necklaces, garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, and a teal and gold cloth. In front stands a silver-and-gold sivalingam wrapped in garlands, with a small white statue dressed in red cloth and a white garland seated before it. Tall brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the shrine and a small brass lamp sits on the floor in the foreground.2009-10-17A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform with a red curtain behind them. The left figure wears an orange turban, a green jewelled necklace and holds a trident; the right figure wears a crown and a gold necklace and holds a lotus-like object. Both wear yellow and green garments and are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower strings. In front stands a tall silver-coloured sivalinga-style vessel with a hood-like canopy, ringed with white and red flower garlands. A small seated white figure in green cloth with folded hands rests at the base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels and offerings lie on the ledge below.2010-10-13A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues seated on a green satin-draped platform inside a temple hall, framed by an ornate gold arch with red velvet backdrop. The male deity murti wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident and a small gold vessel, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female murti in orange-red silk and layered gold-and-gem jewellery holds a gold lotus-like object. A gold lamp stand with a peacock-shaped base stands at left, and a gold nandi-like bull figure with garlands sits at lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-12July 20 20102010-07-20Photograph 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.2009-06-29Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne within an ornate gold arched niche against a red curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, the right figure wears a gold crown and green and orange garments, both draped in flower garlands of yellow, red and purple. A small white Shiva lingam with flower garlands and a kalasha-like crown stands in front. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small seated figure in a green garment sits before the throne. A partial view of a person in a white shirt stands at the lower left edge. Background shows carved stone pillars and a gold-framed doorway.2010-10-13A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a dark draped platform in a temple shrine. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a yellow garment with ornate silver-and-gem chest ornaments, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a magenta sari with green border, layered jeweled necklaces and a black crown, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. A silver oil lamp with a bird-shaped stand stands at left and a silver offering tray with roses at right. Gold-embossed arch frames the scene, with a green-and-red curtain behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-07-21 +1 copiesA gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by red velvet drapes. Shiva wears a red and gold crown and a red turban-style headpiece, a trident is held in one hand and the other hand is raised in blessing. Parvati wears a golden crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and layered jewellery. In front is a jewelled Shivalinga draped with flower garlands, with a small figure in the foreground. Elaborate jewelled decorations surround the base of the deity.2009-11-16A photograph of two deity murtis seated side by side on a stone pedestal inside a carved stone shrine, lit against a dark background. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti-style cloth, a silver crown and a silver chest ornament, and holds a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a green skirt, a gold crown with red flowers and white garlands. Both are dressed with heavy garlands of white jasmine and red and green flower strands that frame the shrine. A large golden kalasha-like base and brass oil lamps sit in front, draped with garlands and a blue-beaded necklace. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk-draped throne under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-shaped staff rests against him, and he is adorned with jeweled silver-embellished garments, rudraksha-style beads and a jeweled necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue embroidered sari, a tall jeweled crown and a red pendant necklace, and holds a small green-leafed stem. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures. A brass oil lamp with a lotus-like base stands at the left edge, and a brass vessel with flowers appears at the right. The scene is deity murti decoration, not living people.2010-11-09A 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.2010-07-13