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A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a black stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a black pedestal, flanked by a golden arch carved with floral and leaf motifs. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari with ornate jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers and white-and-red strings. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in a pink-red robe, red turban and layered beaded necklaces rests a hand on the pedestal. Green trees and palms surround the shrine. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring a pair of large black stone murtis of a male and female deity seated together on a dark pedestal, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown, holds a golden trident, and has a garland of multicoloured flowers across his chest; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered jewellery and a pink-and-blue sari. Both wear red-and-orange garments. In front, a smaller white statue wearing a red turban and red dress sits with its hands folded, and offerings of flowers and fruit lie on a brass plate and a leaf. Green trees surround the shrine.2012-09-27A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a carved golden panel and green leaves. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a garland of white, pink and green flowers, and holds a golden trident. Beside him stands a smaller black stone figure in a red and gold sari with a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and a red bindi, holding a lotus-like staff. Both figures are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2012-09-29A photograph of a shrine featuring a black stone murti of a seated deity pair, with a male figure wearing an orange turban and gold ornaments, holding a trident, beside a female figure in a green and orange sari with gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers. Golden arched gateway frames the murti, and a small white statue in a blue sari with a blue headcloth sits on the front pedestal. Trees and a lamp are visible in the outdoor setting, with a red and white painted base below. The statues are not physical people, and no living person is visible.2012-10-11A photograph of two black stone murtis seated side by side outdoors, in front of green leaves and branches. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a red-and-gold ornament on the turban, a gold-and-jewelled broad necklace, and a garland of white, pink, green and blue-tipped flowers. A golden trident leans against its shoulder. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a black drum-like object. Both are deity murti statues, not people.2012-09-17September 16 20122012-09-16May 05 20152015-05-05September 26 20122012-09-26May 05 20122012-05-05Two black stone murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a golden arched frame outdoors, with green leafy trees behind them. The male figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown ornament, a multi-stone necklace, a golden trident (trishul) in one hand, and a striped green-and-gold dhoti-style garment. The female figure wears a gold crown, a red and gold silk sari, and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of white, pink, yellow and green flowers draped over the male figure's shoulder and a red bindi on the forehead.2012-09-29May 05 20152015-05-05October 05 20122012-10-05Outdoor photograph of a pair of black stone deity murti standing before green leafy trees. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped by a gold crown, a red tilak mark on the forehead, a richly embellished gold and jewelled garland-style chest ornament, and white and pink flower garlands with yellow ribbons. It holds a golden trident. The smaller figure beside it wears a gold crown, a red sari and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a long-handled ceremonial object. Golden decorative elements frame the upper edges. No physical people are visible.2012-09-28