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Photograph of two silver-toned deity murti in a temple, dressed in jewel-encrusted finery. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red shawl, holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, and wears layered diamond-like necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands, a red and blue sari with peacock-feather accents, and a cream and green lower garment. Between them and in the foreground is a golden cobra hood with green gemstone drops, and a flower-garlanded object wrapped in white and red decorations. Red curtains are visible behind the figures and the walls are grey stone.

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A photograph of a temple shrine centred on a pair of deity murti seated together against a red velvet backdrop with carved stone pillars. The left figure, with four arms, holds a trident and a small damaru-style drum, wears a red turban, heavy silver necklaces and a red shawl; the right figure wears a blue blouse, red and gold sari, silver jewellery and a white jasmine garland in the hair. Both murti are silver-toned with red lips and bindi. In front, a large golden conical shiva lingam-style form is draped with white and pink flower garlands and yellow marigolds, and a white cloth covers the base. A small gilded frame holds a figure in the lower right corner. No living people are visible.2007-08-11A photograph of a temple shrine containing a pair of silver-toned deity murti seated together on a golden peetha or throne-like base decorated with green stones. The male figure holds a trident and a damaru-style hand drum, wears a red turban-like cloth, and is adorned with layered necklaces and earrings. The female figure wears a blue and red sari, a black crown, and long garlands of white flowers and multiple necklaces. Deep red velvet drapes frame the shrine behind them, and marble arches surround the niche. Lower edge shows the top of a few small dark heads in the foreground. No living person is clearly identifiable in the frame.2007-08-11A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of painted metal deity murtis seated on a raised golden throne-like seat in front of red velvet drapes. The left figure holds a trident and a small ritual staff, wears a red cloth head covering, a white ornamented crown-like headdress, and layered necklaces. The right figure wears a red and blue sari, a tall crown with garlands, and multiple necklaces. Garlands of flowers hang across the front of the seat, and an ornate carved stone arch frames the shrine. A partially visible person with dark hair appears at the lower left corner.2007-08-11A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of painted deity murti seated on a raised pedestal before a red velvet drape, framed by carved grey stone pillars. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, wears a red headcloth, a crown, layered white and gold necklaces and a red and green garment. The figure on the right wears a red and blue blouse, a white floral headpiece, jewellery and a red and pink skirt. In front stands a golden kalasha-style vessel with green gemstone-like studs, draped with white flower garlands and a sash, with pink flowers on a white cloth below. A small golden framed figure sits at the lower right corner. The scene is lit at night.2007-08-11August 31 20142014-08-31June 18 20092009-06-18August 26 20072007-08-26Photo of a pair of painted metal deity murtis seated on a white-draped platform before red velvet curtains in a temple hall. The figure on the left has a blue and red turban, a trident and a damaru-like hand object, and a red and blue dhoti-style garment, with a large gold snake-hooded seat in front. The figure on the right wears a coral-orange blouse, pink-and-gold sari, layered necklaces and a tall crown. Brass kalasha pots, a brass pot with flower offerings, a bell and a silver vessel sit on the platform below. No living people are visible.2007-08-26A 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 pair of golden deity murtis seated on a richly ornamented vahana-like base with a hooded serpent-canopy in gold with green gem inlays. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban, a red garment, layered white floral and pearl necklaces, earrings, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right wears a crown with a jewelled headpiece, an orange and gold saree, red blouse, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Behind them hangs a deep red velvet drape framed by carved stone pillars with a small purple bird logo at upper left.2007-08-26September 10 20142014-09-10 +2 copiesJune 18 20092009-06-18