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Photograph 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.

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Photograph 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.2009-06-29A 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.2009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30A 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.2009-06-30December 01 20092009-12-01Gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a golden throne inside an ornate gold arch. The male figure holds a trident and shows abhaya mudra, wearing a tall gold crown with a red and black band and a jewelled necklace. The female figure wears a golden crown and layered necklaces. Both are draped in pink satin and garlanded with white jasmine and red and purple flowers. In front stands a gold Shiva lingam with a kalasha-like top, also garlanded. A small blue-clad figure, possibly a devotee statue, sits at the base beside a zebra-striped cloth. Deity murti only; no living people visible.2009-06-09June 30 20092009-06-30A 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 copiesGolden 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 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.2009-06-27October 15 20102010-10-15July 20 20102010-07-20