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June 27 20132013-06-27 +1 copiesGilded deity murti pair seated on a red cloth-draped dais before a teal curtain and ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and jewelled necklaces, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and a garland of white and red flowers hangs around the figure. The female figure wears a red and gold sari, a layered jewelled necklace and a tall decorated crown. In front, a golden shivalinga-like form with an orange cloth and white flower garland sits within a gold yoni-style base, and a small gilded figure stands at the bottom beside a red and gold brocade cloth.2013-04-29June 17 20162016-06-17A photograph of a gilded temple shrine showing a seated deity murti pair: the male figure wears a red turban and crescent crown, a blue dhoti and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a trident; the female figure wears a red blouse, yellow skirt, jeweled crown and long black hair. A golden shivalinga-like pillar with marigold garlands stands in front, with a small white statue of a seated saffron-robed sannyasi below, and brass oil lamps and offering vessels around the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-09A gilded arched shrine framed by red drapery holds a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati standing together, with Shiva holding a trident and a rudraksha-like adornment, wearing an orange turban and layered silver necklaces, while the goddess wears a green and gold sari and a dark crown with heavy jewelry. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang down the sides. In front, a white and pink seated figure with a golden necklace and orange turban sits before brass lamps, kalasha vessels and offering trays. No living people are visible in the scene.2010-02-03A photograph of golden metal murtis seated under a gilded arch framed by a red drape. The figure on the left, with a red turban and trident-topped staff, raises one hand in blessing and wears a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments. The figure on the right wears a black and gold patterned crown and white jasmine garlands. In front, a large golden shield-like backdrop with green gemstone panels frames a central deity murti draped in white jasmine garlands, a red cloth and rudraksha beads. Teal fabric covers the seat. No physical people are visible.2012-04-23A golden-framed shrine niche holds two large metallic murtis seated on a silver throne with a red backdrop and purple cloth. The figure on the left wears a golden crown, a yellow turban, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and pearl-and-gem jewellery, holds a trident-like staff and makes a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, pearl and gold necklaces, a green garment and white jasmine garlands with red flowers. A large Shivalingam-like form sits below, draped in garlands and cloth, with a decorated plate in front. Beside the niche stands a yellow-clad statue. No living people are visible.2013-12-07June 22 20132013-06-22Golden shrine arch framing a large gilded and painted murti of a seated deity couple against a red velvet backdrop. The male deity wears a red turban and crown, a blue dhoti-style lower garment, layered silver jewelled necklaces and holds a trident, with a damaru-like hand object. The female deity wears a red and orange sari, silver necklaces and a dark headdress with crown ornament. Between them, a tall silver shivalinga-like object is garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers. Below, a small seated figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits in front of brass oil lamps and puja vessels. The scene is an image shrine rather than a live gathering, with no physical people present.2010-07-09April 28 20132013-04-28October 29 20112011-10-29August 11 20142014-08-11