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Photograph of a golden deity arrangement in a gilded arch framed by red velvet drapery. Two large seated metal deity figures are shown: the left figure has four arms, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears a red turban, red and silver jewelled necklaces, and a gold crown, while the right figure wears a gold crown, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a gold-bordered pink-and-beige garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. In front is a seated shiva-linga type stone form covered with a pink cloth and a decorative white-and-green pattern, with rudraksha beads, gold bowls and a large brass lamp at the foot. Several brass oil lamps stand in the foreground on a stepped platform. No people are visible.

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A gilded shrine arch frames a pair of metal deity murti seated on a red draped backdrop, the male figure holding a trident and a drum-like instrument and wearing a red-and-gold patterned garment with jewelled necklaces, the female figure beside him in a gold-toned sari with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a smaller figure in a white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth and a pearl-and-bead necklace is seated before a golden kalasha-like vessel, marigold and rose garlands draped over it. Brass oil lamps and a lit diya stand on the platform in front, with pink sequined fabric below. The image shows a deity worship arrangement, with no living people visible.2016-06-15Photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti pair seated on a throne before a red curtain inside a gilded arch. The male figure wears a yellow garment, an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, heavy gold necklaces and holds a trident. The female figure wears a magenta and green silk sari with ornate gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In the foreground a dark stone deity is draped with a green and orange cloth, adorned with a gold armband and white garment, and a figure in orange robes and turban sits in front with hands joined in prayer, next to oil lamps.2010-07-21June 17 20162016-06-17June 15 20162016-06-15September 22 20142014-09-22 +1 copiesJune 21 20132013-06-21September 16 20132013-09-16A gilded shrine arch framed by red sparkling drapery holds a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a white silk-draped throne. The taller figure on the left wears an orange-red crown with jewelled headdress, holds a trident and other ritual objects, and has multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The figure on the right has long black hair, ornate silver-and-gold necklaces and a dark maroon garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. In front, a small white marble or stone figure with a green turban and rudraksha mala sits beneath the throne. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2011-07-31A gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais within an ornate gold arch, draped with dark red velvet. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands. The female figure beside him wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-white garland. In front, a large lingam is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, jewelled ornaments and a central red stone. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2009-11-19A photograph of a shrine featuring a large gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The taller figure, a male deity, wears an orange and red turban, a red garment with a white dhoti, a trident in one hand and rudraksha-style garland; the female figure beside him wears an orange sari, a black ornate headdress and layered gold jewellery. Both carry garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. In front, a decorated kalasha-like form with a golden crown-like top and green stones is adorned with garlands, and a pink-draped form and a smaller blue-clad figure stand on pedestals with brass oil lamps and flower offerings. No living people are visible.2009-06-15A golden murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a gilded throne within a gold-framed arch with red drapery. The male deity wears a red and gold crown, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident, while the female deity wears a white and gold sari, layered jewelry and holds a lotus. Between them stands a silver-gold lingam decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground a white marble statue of a sannyasi in saffron robes and a saffron head cloth raises one hand in blessing, draped in white flower garlands. Oil lamps sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesGolden-arched shrine with a red draped backdrop holding a multi-armed deity murti with trident, damaru-like hand implements, and crown, flanked by a seated consort figure in pink and a seated figure in tan cloth, all garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. In front, a bald priest in white dhoti and white shawl with a red border sits with brass oil lamps on both sides. Pink silk drapes the lower murti. The setting suggests a temple sanctum with ornate gold carving.2016-06-15