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A photograph of a shrine with a seated pair of metal deity murtis under a gilded arch with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears an orange turban, a red-and-white ornamented headpiece and layered silver necklaces, and a magenta skirt. The figure on the right wears a purple garment, silver crown and layered necklaces. Both are draped in yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In front, a white-clothed seated figure wears an orange turban, orange garment and a gold-topped cylindrical object before it. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-type vessel sit on the lower altar in the foreground.

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December 12 20092009-12-12A photograph of a gilded arched shrine housing large deity murti, one male figure in a red turban and blue garments holding a trident, seated beside a female figure in purple sari with a tall ornate crown and jewelled necklaces, both draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. Before them a seated figure in pink cloth and white dhoti sits on a white draped platform, with brass oil lamps, kalasha pots, bowls and a puja setup in front. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2009-09-06November 11 20142014-11-11A photograph of a shrine with golden-hued statues of a deity pair seated under a red-draped arch with ornate gold frame. The male figure on the left holds a trident and wears a colourful braided turban, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala; the female figure on the right wears a brown-gold sari, pearl garlands and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below them, a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with hands folded in prayer, wearing a mala and orange turban, sits on a white cloth-draped platform. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, a bowl and a small lamp are arranged in front. The statues are sculptures, not living people.2010-12-14Photograph of a shrine niche framed by gilded arch with red drapery. Two gilded deity figures sit above: the left figure holds a trident and wears a multicoloured braided turban, the right figure wears a brown sari and a white flower braid, both draped in gold necklaces and yellow garlands. Below, a white marble figure of a seated man in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala is garlanded and set on a golden base, with a white-clad figure visible behind. Brass vessels, a lamp and offering plates sit on a white-draped altar in front. Statues only; no physical people visible, and the marble figure is a depiction rather than a physically present candidate, with no legible identifying caption.2010-12-14September 16 20132013-09-16A photograph of a gilded shrine with two large golden deity murtis seated side by side under a gold arch and red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and white garment, an orange and purple turban, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears an orange sari, a tall black and gold crown and holds a mirror-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flower malas, and a flower-decorated kalasha or ritual pot with a golden silver-ornamented top sits in front. Below, a figure in a white and magenta cloth is partly visible among white garlands, and oil lamps stand at the base. No living people are clearly visible.2009-06-15September 06 20102010-09-06September 06 20102010-09-06June 15 20132013-06-15June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesTwo metal murti figures of a deity couple, seated side by side under a gold-embossed arch against a black backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban, yellow dhoti and cloth, a heavy jewelled necklace and a trident in his left hand, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, layered gem necklaces and a purple and gold brocade sari, holding a flame-like object in her raised hand. Blue cloth covers the platform below. Statues only, no physical people visible.2009-07-21