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A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a pair of decorated deity murti seated under an arched gold frame backed by a lime-green cloth. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crescent-topped crown, carries a trident and holds a drum, with layered white and silver necklaces and a pink and orange skirt. The figure on the right wears a black hair crown, a red and blue blouse and pink skirt, with silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white draped platform holds a small seated white and orange figure in front of a silver cobra-hooded shape. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a small flame burns in the foreground.

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June 27 20092009-06-27Ornately decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a gilded arch on a throne-like dais. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces; the female figure wears a red and blue sari, a jewelled headdress and pearl necklaces. Both are garlanded with white and red-yellow flower strands. Before them a small white-clad seated figure in an orange shawl with a garland sits in front of a silver-and-gold backdrop, with brass oil lamps flanking the arch and a lit lamp in the foreground. The setting resembles a temple shrine decorated for a festival.2009-06-27Photograph 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.2009-06-29A temple shrine photograph showing a gold-framed arch with a red curtain behind a seated deity pair. The male figure wears an orange turban and silver jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the female figure wears white and silver jewellery and holds a lotus-like object. Between them sits a silver lingam with a trident-topped crown, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground a white statue of a sannyasi in orange robes and white garland, with a small orange turban, sits with raised hand, flanked by brass pooja vessels and offerings. Deity murti and statues only; no physical people are present.2010-07-13 +1 copiesSeptember 29 20092009-09-29A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed shrine against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and gold turban, a red and gold dhoti, layered diamond-style necklaces and holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a green sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers. Before them, a seated figure in white and red, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, sits on a pedestal with a golden band; brass oil lamps stand at the left and a small decorated altar with floral garlands appears at the right. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with flower garlands draped across the central arrangement.2009-06-30A photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine. A golden arched frame surrounds a teal backdrop. The central figure, a male deity with a green and orange turban and red garment, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a gold-trimmed hand, wearing layered white and gold necklaces. Seated beside him is a female figure in a green and gold sari with a white flower garland and a jewelled headpiece. In front, a seated priest-like figure in white and red clothes is largely covered by thick yellow and white garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and smaller offerings and a kalasha rest on the floor. The scene is a puja setting with garlands and lamps.2009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30July 20 20102010-07-20A shrine photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated on a red satin backdrop under a golden arch, draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and red garment with a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears an orange sari with jewelled ornaments. A cobra hood with a golden canopy rises above a seated figure in an orange robe, with white shawl and a silver garland, positioned before a white draped table. Brass oil lamps with lotus-like tops flank the shrine, and brass pots, bells and small lamps sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2010-07-25Golden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.2009-09-25A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arched frame and teal backdrop holding a seated deity murti pair: a figure with a green and gold turban, red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in one hand, beside a female figure in a green sari with a white flower garland and a jewelled crown. Both are covered in ornaments. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang down the front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and smaller figures and flower offerings sit on the lower platform. The scene looks like a temple darshan setting.2009-06-30