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Golden 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 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.2009-06-30July 20 20102010-07-20A gilded arched shrine framing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis, a male figure with a crown, crescent and trident and a female figure in a red-orange sari, standing on a golden platform decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood behind it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold necklace sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-09-27September 30 20082008-09-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21Photograph 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.2009-06-29A gilded temple shrine arch frames a pair of golden deity murti seated on a crimson and blue draped platform. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and an attribute in the raised hand, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a dark green choli; the female figure wears a magenta sari, silver jewellery and a dark headdress, her hand extended. Behind them a golden hooded serpent canopy arches over. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures, and brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, a small white-clad figure in a blue cloth and beaded necklace sits on a white draped table beneath a golden kalasha-like crown with a red flower cushion below. No physical people are visible apart from the statues.2009-09-29A 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.2009-06-30A decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne within a gold arched frame and red curtain. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a white-and-cream sari with jeweled ornaments and a black decorated headdress. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and a golden shivalingam placed before them. A small orange-robed figure with a white cloth on its head sits at the base, flanked by brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and offering plates.2010-07-13October 04 20102010-10-04June 30 20092009-06-30