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Photograph of a metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a raised pedestal, lit at night. The god on the left has four arms, a tall crown, a cloth wrapped around his body and a jewelled necklace; he holds a trident-like object and a hand raised in blessing. The goddess on the right wears a teal sari with a red and gold border, a crown and layered jewellery. In front of them stands a large gold-plated lingam wrapped in white cloth with gold borders, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flowers, with a gold-ornamented base and a gold hooded naga motif behind it. A white cloth covers the platform below. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a bronze-coloured deity murti pair seated on a raised pedestal inside a temple at night. The male figure on the left has four arms, wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border, a red-and-white headcloth, and a jewelled necklace; he holds a trident-like staff. The female figure on the right wears a teal blouse-and-sari with a red and gold border, pearl and bead necklaces, and an ornate crown. Between them rises a golden five-headed serpent hood behind a tall cylindrical lingam wrapped in white cloth with gold borders and garlanded with white flowers, red and yellow blossoms, and a gold chain. A white cloth covers the altar below, with three brass oil lamps in front, and scaffolding is visible at the right edge.2007-04-20Photograph of a gilded metal murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair, shown at night in front of a stone wall. The male figure on the left has four arms, a red and white turban-like headdress, a white dhoti with red border, and a multi-strand jewelled necklace. He sits on a golden cobra hood with five raised heads. The female figure on the right wears a teal sari with a red and gold border and a jewelled headdress. A tall white and gold lingam with a white and gold cloth wrap and a white flower garland stands in front, marked with a horizontal tripundra-style symbol, with a small red and yellow flower at its base. Stone and white cloth surround the base.2007-04-20A photograph of a bronze-coloured statue group in a temple setting at night. A male deity figure sits on a coiled golden serpent hood with five raised hoods, holding a trident in one hand and a raised palm in a blessing gesture, wearing a white dhoti with red and gold border, a red-and-white headcloth, layered jewelled necklaces and a vibhuti mark. Beside him a female figure in a teal sari with a red-and-gold border and a jewelled crown is seated with one hand raised. In front, a lingam wrapped in white cloth with gold bands and jasmine garlands stands on a golden base, with a red and yellow flower tied at its base. A cream-coloured cloth covers the platform below. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2007-04-20A photograph of a dimly lit temple shrine showing a pair of seated metal deity murtis, a male figure with four arms holding a trident-like staff and a serpent-form object, and a female figure in a teal garment with a red border, seated on a stone pedestal beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy. A white-and-gold cloth wraps a Shivalinga-like form in front, with white flower garlands draped around the base and a small red-and-white object at the bottom. Wooden scaffolding and bamboo poles frame the structure against a dark stone ceiling and carved pillars.2007-04-20A photograph of a shrine at night showing large painted statues of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a red velvet curtain and grey stone pillars. Shiva's statue has a turban, blue and red cloth, a trident and a serpent, and Parvati's statue wears an orange and red sari with a jeweled crown. In front, a white-clothed shivalinga is decorated with a gold yoni-base and white and red flower garlands. A small gilded peetha stands at right. No living people are visible.2007-08-26A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a pair of golden deity statues seated on a cobra-hooded throne behind a large orange-draped lingam. The lingam wears an orange cloth and a red sash, a gold serpentine necklace, and a gold band near its base, with a silver-framed tripundra mark on its face. The left statue, in white and gold dhoti-style clothing with a gold crown, holds a trident-like staff and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a gold and red sari, a crown and garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers, and gestures outward. Stone pillars with carved arches frame the scene, and a purple logo appears in the upper left corner. No people are visible.2007-04-17A night photograph of a golden Shiva and Parvati statue pair seated on a stone pedestal beneath a stone-carved pavilion. The male figure wears a white head cloth with gold border, a leopard-print cloth around the waist and a white dhoti with gold edging; he holds a damaru-like cobra-topped staff in one raised hand. The female figure wears a pink and green silk sari with gold border, layered silver-toned necklaces, earrings and a jewelled crown. In the foreground, a large cobra-hooded golden seat stands before a white-draped altar bearing a gold-and-white garment, a jewelled necklace and a gold snake coil. Small oil lamps sit at the base.2007-05-01 +1 copiesNight photograph of a temple shrine featuring a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a stone pedestal. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, rich jewelled necklaces and a crown, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, floral garlands of white and red blooms, and a crown, with one hand raised. Their seat is a multi-hooded cobra canopy set with green stones. In the foreground, a small orange-robed shaivite priest or devotee with a striped tripundra on the forehead stands before the murtis, dressed in orange and red cloth with a gold-braided cord. Marigold, pink and white garlands drape the figures.2007-04-17A photograph of a shrine with a pair of ornately decorated metal murti of a deity couple standing against a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears a blue and red turban and a blue and red garment, holding a trident and a small drum-like instrument, with a heavy jewelled necklace. The female figure wears a pink and orange sari with a gold border, a jewelled crown, and holds a flower. Below them sits a shrouded, headless form wrapped in white cloth with a gold crown-like headdress, a gold waist band, white garland of jasmine with yellow and red marigolds, and a red-and-gold sash. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues. A logo appears in the upper left corner.2007-08-26A photograph of a Shiva and Parvati deity murti pair, decorated with jewelled ornaments and a metallic finish, seated behind a white-draped form topped with a gold hooded serpent crown and garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers. The left figure wears a blue and red turban and holds a trident and a snake-like staff; the right figure wears an orange and pink sari with a jewelled crown and holds a lotus. Red velvet drapes form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2007-08-26Photograph of a pair of large gilded deity murtis seated on a red velvet backdrop inside a stone-pillared shrine. The male figure wears a green and red turban, carries a trident and a damaru-like staff, and has a golden multi-hooded cobra canopy behind him; the female figure beside him wears an orange and maroon sari with heavy jewelry. Both are draped in flower garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds. An orange cloth covers the altar base, with brass offering bowls at the bottom edge. No people are visible in the frame.2007-08-26Night photograph of a metal murti of a seated deity pair beneath a stone temple canopy. The male deity wears a white dhoti with gold border, a crown, a jewelled necklace and holds a staff and a hand in abhaya mudra; the female deity beside him wears a red and gold sari, floral garlands and bangles. In front, a large orange cloth covers a raised pedestal, with a golden naga-style hood and a gold snake-like band above a Shiva-linga covered in an orange cloth with a red sash and gold garland. Three brass oil lamps with pink flowers stand in front. Deity murti only; no people are present.2007-04-17