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Inside a shrine draped with red and orange cloth, two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a silver-toned pedestal. The male murti wears an orange turban, a heavy layered necklace and a jewelled belt, and holds a long golden staff; the female murti wears a blue brocade sari with gold embroidery and a jewelled crown, and holds a small bird. In the foreground at left, a woman with long curly hair in an orange sleeveless garment reaches toward the murtis, while at right a person in orange robes holds a shallow metal vessel. A gilded ceiling and lamp light the scene.

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January 11 20092009-01-11Two golden metal deity murtis, a male figure in a red-orange turban with a crown and multiple arms holding a trident-like staff, and a female figure in a white crown and orange sari with heavy garlands and jewellery, stand before a fuchsia draped backdrop and a gold arch. Two women in orange and maroon saris, one with a long braid, stand at the bottom, adorning or touching the murtis, with hands at the figure's arm. A small green parrot perches on the male figure's staff. The setting suggests a temple or wedding-related puja arrangement.2013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of two large gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati-style figures on a stage backed by a magenta drape and gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and white flower garland, holding a trident and damaru-like staff. The female figure wears an orange sari, a silver crown, and layered necklaces. A young woman with a long braid in an orange and peach sari stands at the lower centre, adorning the murtis, while another woman in red attends at the right edge. A small green parrot perches on the female figure's hand.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA temple abhishekam at a shrine decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform, one wearing a red turban and a crown, the other with a jewelled crown and ornate gold armour. A man in orange ochre robes stands in the foreground pouring liquid from a bowl onto a dark stone lingam set before the murtis. A bearded man with long dark hair, also in orange robes, stands at the left edge. Tall brass oil lamps line the shrine, and small offerings sit on a stone plinth below.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesPhotograph of a festival procession at night showing two golden metal deity murtis seated on a decorated palanquin under an ornate gilded arch. The central murti wears an orange-red turban, a crescent-topped crown, layered beaded necklaces and a bright smile; the right murti wears a black crown with ornate silver ornaments, large earrings, a red-pink sari and a golden shawl. Both are draped in red and orange marigold garlands. At left, a standing person in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a flower garland holds a brass tray. Foreground shows a brass kalasha-like vessel decorated with white and red flowers. Coloured floral garlands frame the right edge.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind. Two large deity murtis stand in the niche: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and silver jewelry with a white dhoti, and the figure on the right wears a blue-green sari and silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. In front sits a golden shivalinga-like pillar with a tiered brass canopy, flanked by brass oil lamps. In the foreground, a person with long dark curly hair in a sleeveless orange top stands with hands folded, viewed from behind, facing the shrine. An orange cushioned seat and a red embroidered pillow sit in the lower right corner.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20092009-01-11Photograph of gilded deity murti figures on a golden arch with blue velvet backdrop, at night. Two golden murtis stand with crowns and jewellery: the left one wears a red turban with a gem, holds a golden staff and wears a blue and silver necklace; the right one wears a tall golden crown, pearl necklaces and an orange-and-maroon garment with a white flower garland. A golden trident stands at left. In the foreground, two men in orange dhotis and shoulder-bands stand at left, one in front of a golden ornamental tray or shield and a red-turbaned head.2016-01-24Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a dark blue backdrop, housing a pair of ornately decorated deity murtis, a Shiva-like figure with a green and orange turban holding a trident and a drum, beside a female figure in an orange and gold dress with a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces, both draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands. A single devotee in an orange-yellow top and saffron wrap bends forward in front of the murtis, partially visible at left with a white cloth at lower right and a brass lamp stand at the right edge.2008-10-03July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple abhishekam at an altar framed by vibrant marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped seat, the left one wearing a red turban-style crown and rudraksha-style gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall gold crown. In the foreground, a person in a flowing orange robe with long, loose, curly hair pours liquid from a brass vessel over a tall golden kalasha-style vessel placed before the deities. Lit oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.2010-02-12