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A photograph of a decorated murti of a seated divine couple in a temple shrine. The two figures sit side by side under an ornate gilded arch; the male figure holds a golden trident and the female figure holds a hand raised in blessing. Both wear rich pink and red garments, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and jewelled crowns. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves frame the arch and drape over a central lingam set on a gold yoni base. Below, a small white figure in pink and a striped turban sits among garlands, with oil lamps and brass vessels in front. Pink and white cloths hang at the sides. No living people are visible.

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December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a decorated shrine featuring two large painted deity murti seated side by side under a gilded arch, one holding a trident and dressed in red with a crescent ornament, the other in pink with jewelled crown and necklaces. Both are framed by thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. In front, a smaller white figure with a pink turban and pink garment sits draped in flower garlands, with brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and a tray of offerings on the ledge below. A pink cloth and white-and-gold cloth frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-12-26A decorated shrine with two golden-faced deity murtis seated on a red and gold throne. The figure on the left wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident, and has a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a red sari, a jewelled crown, and layered gold necklaces, with a raised hand. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves. Below them, a black Shiva lingam wrapped in red cloth sits in a gold yoni-pitha base, with a gold lingam face ornament and gold beads, and a garland of yellow flowers drapes over it. Red fabric and a gold arch frame the shrine.2010-12-28A festival photo of a golden deity pair seated under a gilded arch, dressed in red garments and jewelled ornaments. The male figure wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident, and wears rudraksha malas; the female figure wears a tiered crown and holds a lotus-like flower. Between them stands a black lingam with a golden base, all surrounded by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves. No physical people are visible; the statues are the subjects.2010-12-28A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated together on a throne-like seat inside a temple niche. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a crown-like headpiece, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a red dhoti, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, layered silver and gold necklaces, earrings, bangles and a tall ornate crown, holding a small lamp-like object. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, with a gold ornate arch behind and a yellow cloth at the base. No physical people are visible.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22November 29 20112011-11-29December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of a decorated murti pair in a temple setting: a golden-faced deity figure in red dhoti and red turban with a trident raised in one hand, seated beside a golden-faced female deity in red sari with elaborate silver jewellery and a crown. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves framing an arched backdrop. In front stands a dark stone lingam wrapped in red cloth and silver bands, set in a golden yoni-peetha base, with a garland of marigolds draped over it. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22A decorated temple shrine photograph showing a pair of painted metal deity murtis of a male and female divine couple seated on a golden-yellow platform under a gilded arch. The male figure wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with necklaces; the female figure wears a red sari with gold jewellery. In front, a black stone lingam sits on a golden yoni-pitha draped in red cloth, wrapped in yellow, purple and green marigold garlands and a white jasmine garland. Below, a white marble figure in an orange-red cloth and a red turban with a rudraksha mala sits on a wooden stool beside brass lamps. Brass oil lamps and a tall brass lamp stand flank the shrine, and a white cloth draped over a rack sits to the left.2010-12-28