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A 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.

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Two silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne decorated with green stones, in front of deep red velvet drapery and grey carved stone. The figure on the left wears a red turban and red cloth, carries a trident and a small ceremonial staff, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a crown. The figure on the right wears a red and blue sari, white flower garlands in the hair, and layered silver jewellery. Both have painted red lips and ornate silver ornaments, and are raised on a golden pedestal.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 pair of metallic deity murti statues in a temple shrine, set before draped red velvet hangings. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a red headcloth with a crescent ornament at the top, and is adorned with layered silver and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari with a turquoise blouse, a jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands and multiple necklaces, with its hand raised in blessing. The statues are polished and decorated with red lips and kumkum-style markings, and the scene shows no living people.2007-08-11Two painted deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a red velvet drape. The figure on the left wears a red turban and red garment with gold border, carries a trident and a small ornate staff, and wears layered white and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like head ornament, a blue choli and red sari, with pearl strands and a flower garland. Their faces are painted with red lips and rosy cheeks. White carved stone arches frame the shrine, and a few dark silhouettes of people appear at the bottom edge.2007-08-11Photograph 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.2007-08-11Night photograph of a shrine-like canopy with grey stone pillars and carved brackets, framing a pair of painted deity murtis on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a blue and red turban-like crown, multiple beaded necklaces, and a red-and-blue garment, holding a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari, a jeweled crown, and layered pearl necklaces. Between them is a golden crown-like ornament with green stones on a cushion. A red velvet backdrop hangs behind them. In the foreground a white draped base carries a garland with yellow flowers and a gold vessel. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom edge. Ceremonial setting.2007-08-26A 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.2007-08-11A photograph of a deity murti group in an outdoor shrine at night, set against a red velvet backdrop between grey stone pillars. Shiva and Parvati are seated together, with the male figure in a crown, blue and red garments, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand object, and the female figure in a pink and gold sari with a jewelled headdress and necklaces. Their seat is a gold-and-green ornamented throne above a white cloth. A white garland of flowers hangs at the base, with yellow blossoms. The figures are statues, not living people, and no person is visible.2007-08-26December 07 20132013-12-07Two painted metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a dais before a deep purple embroidered backdrop with gold-thread sprigs, set within carved grey stone pillars. The Shiva figure, on the left, holds a trident in his raised right hand, wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white head cloth, a crown, a red-and-white bead necklace and a silver necklace. The Parvati figure, on the right, wears a turquoise blue and gold sari, a crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with orange and red flower malas. Below them is a silver shrine vessel draped in marigold garlands. Pradosha puja decoration is suggested by the setting; no people are visible.2007-09-24Photograph of a decorated murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform inside a stone temple shrine with carved grey pillars and a deep red velvet backdrop. The Shiva figure wears a blue and red turban and a blue-and-red garment, holds a trident and a damaru, and has layered white and gold necklaces. The Parvati figure wears a pink and red sari with gold border, a crown and layered jewelry. In front, a white-clothed sculpted base sits beneath a gold cobra hood with a white and red flower garland. No living people are visible in the scene.2007-08-26A photograph of two metal murti of deities seated side by side on a raised platform draped with royal blue cloth embroidered with small gold flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a gold crown, a dark red bodice and layered silver necklaces with a large central pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue sari with gold borders and an orange-gold upper garment, a jewelled crown, and heavy silver jewellery. Both wear red-orange marigold garlands and have polished silver faces with red lips and bindi marks. Yellow flower clusters hang from the right figure's garland. The setting is a stone temple wall above them. Deity murti; no people are visible.2007-09-24