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March 04 20192019-03-04March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a richly decorated Shiva-Parvati deity pair (Ardhanarishvara-style murti) seated under a gold arch, with multicoloured garlands of marigold and white flowers draped across the whole altar. The central figure wears gold and yellow ornaments and a crown, and the consort figure wears a red-and-gold headdress and jewelry. In front, a standing man in a dark maroon-brown garment with a red-and-gold turban and long braided hair raises folded hands in a worshipful gesture toward the altar. Behind him at the left, a person with white-painted forehead markings in an orange robe folds hands in namaskar beside a standing deity figure. A brass lingam-style object with flower garlands sits at the base of the altar, and a small oil lamp burns in front.2017-12-02 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis, a male figure in a crown and orange-red cloth and a female figure in a red-and-gold sari with a veil, framed by multicoloured garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, green and purple. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a shrine-like stone arch with orange drapery surrounds the image. In the foreground a small statue-like figure in red and white sits among flower garlands, with brass bowls and offerings below.2011-12-03Gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated in a shrine, decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green arranged in arches behind them. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and layered necklaces and holds a ceremonial staff; the female figure wears ornate earrings, a heavy beaded necklace and a red bindi. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel sits in front, draped with a garland and green stone accents. No physical people are visible.2013-11-05February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesNovember 05 20132013-11-05 +1 copiesA decorated temple shrine with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne-like platform, the figures in gold and silver ornaments and jewelled necklaces. Multicoloured garland arches of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frame the central group. A Shiva lingam in front is draped with flower garlands, with a gold-framed bowl and offerings at its base. On the left, a standing male murti holds a staff and wears a tall ornate crown and yellow garments; on the right, a standing murti in orange and red robes wears a red turban and garlands, beside a tall brass oil lamp. Purple and striped cloth covers the platform. Statues only; no living people are visible.2017-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis (statues) on a raised platform, heavily adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, orange, red and pink. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold crown and a large jeweled necklace, holding a hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a golden necklace with an orange cloth. A large floral mandala-like garland forms a cascade at the base, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Strings of flowers hang along the pillars behind. No people are visible; this is a photograph of ritual decoration with deity statues.2007-12-10Photograph of a richly decorated shrine with a large murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side, adorned with dense garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers forming a tall arch behind them. The deity figures wear gold crowns, silver and gold jewellery and a gold-coloured headdress with a crescent. In the foreground, a standing man with a long braid and a dark orange-brown dhoti or shawl holds a brass lamp, and a figure in an orange-saffron cloth stands at left holding a flame. Two other attendants in orange turbans and robes stand nearby, with a lit oil lamp and a brass pot.2017-12-02November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copies