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Photograph of a gilded golden arched shrine framing a large statue pair of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, the male figure wearing an orange-red turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces and holding a trident, the female figure in a pink sari with a yellow lower garment and flower garlands in purple and yellow draped across them. Red curtain behind, brass oil lamps flank the platform, and a smaller statue of a seated saffron-robed figure in orange sits at the lower left, with a standing figure in pink sari in a niche at right. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.

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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a jewelled crown, a bejewelled gold necklace and holds a trident and an upraised hand; the figure on the right wears a red sari, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape the central shrine. In front, a small figure in a red robe and maroon head covering bows or sits at the base of the altar, with brass oil lamps on either side and a copper-coloured pipe overhead.2010-09-18A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of gilded and jewelled deity murtis seated together on a golden throne-like seat with a white shivalinga-like form in front. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold ornate garment, and a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears a crown, red and gold garments and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the figures. A green-clad small seated figure sits at the base, with brass oil lamps (lamps) flanking the shrine inside an ornate gold arched frame against red drapery.2010-10-13A photograph of a golden temple shrine showing a large gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under an ornate gold arch with red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and gold jewellery and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a red and pink sari with a crown and layered necklaces. In front stands a golden lingam-like form draped with red and yellow marigold garlands, with a small seated figure in red robes and a white head covering at its base. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a brass plate of flowers and offering vessels sits on the stone platform. No physical people are visible.2010-09-18A photograph of a temple sanctum with a gilded arch framing two large painted or decorated deity murti seated side by side on a raised dais. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban-like headdress, a gold necklace and a white dhoti with a golden sash, holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a green blouse, a white sari with gold border and a black crown, with a magenta skirt below. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower garlands. In front, an orange cloth and a small white figure with a gold necklace rest on a plate, with tall brass oil lamps standing on both sides and a red cloth backdrop behind.2010-02-05A photograph of a temple shrine showing a seated divine couple statue in an arched gold frame backed by red drapery. The male figure wears a tall crown with a green and orange sash, gold necklaces and a white dhoti, and raises a hand. The female figure wears a green and gold blouse, pink skirt, gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Both are adorned with garlands of orange and purple flowers. Below them sits a smaller white statue draped in orange cloth and a pink garment. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with a small brass lamp and offerings in the foreground. No living people are visible, and no a person candidate appears, only deity murtis.2010-02-05Inside a temple shrine, a large gilded arch frames a dark-faced Shiva and Parvati murti seated together on a red-draped backdrop. Shiva wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident; Parvati wears a green and orange sari with a garland and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape over the figures and a central lingam-like form. Below, a small white statue of a seated figure in orange robes with hands folded and a flower garland sits before brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, a plate and a conch-shaped vessel on a stone platform. No living people are visible.2008-02-18A gilded shrine arch frames a large sculpted deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, with a smaller seated figure in front. The taller figure wears a green and orange turban, a gold crown, a gold necklace, and holds a trident, while the figure beside them wears a green blouse and gold jewellery. Both wear magenta skirts, and garlands of yellow and white flowers with purple accents drape over them. In front, a small seated figure dressed in white with an orange cloth, a gold waist band and a rudraksha-style mala sits on a golden seat. Brass oil lamps line both sides of the shrine, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. No living people are visible.2010-02-05A gilded arched shrine houses a large couple of deity murtis, a male figure with an orange turban and trident and a female figure in a purple-and-orange sari, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, seated before a red drape. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a small white and blue seated figure sits beneath a golden canopy on a white-draped seat, surrounded by brass lamps, a bell, a plate and ritual vessels on a stone platform.2010-09-15Photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch with a red drape behind. Two large gold-toned deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears an orange-red turban and crown-like headdress, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, and wears pink and blue robes with layered gold necklaces; the female figure wears a black headdress, teal-blue and purple garments and gold jewellery. Garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers hang from both. In front, a seated white statue draped in an orange cloth and rudraksha-style beads sits on a white cloth with gold bangles and a white sash. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, with a brass tray of flowers and a small vessel in the foreground.2010-02-09Photograph of a festival utsava murti pair seated in a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male deity holds a trident and a small ornate staff, wears an orange turban, a jewelled necklace and a green-and-gold sash, and has a pink and blue lower garment. The female deity wears a tall jewelled crown, layered silver-and-gold necklaces and a dark-green-tipped ornament. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. In the foreground a white-draped figure in maroon and gold, wearing a rose-and-maroon turban and a jasmine garland, sits in front of the deities. Brass lamps and a kalasha-like object appear at the edges.2010-09-07December 16 20102010-12-16A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched niche against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent, holds a trident, and has a green jeweled garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a green and gold sari-style garment, and holds a coconut-shaped offering with leaves. Both are draped in yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In front stands a white cylindrical object wreathed in white flowers, resembling a lingam-shaped offering, with a brass vessel at the base. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-13