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A photograph of a gold-covered deity murti pair, Shiva and Parvati, adorned with layered gold necklaces, ornaments and a crown, set within a large arch of multicolored flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. A black stone shivalinga stands in front. Several priests in red and saffron dhotis and shawls, one with a bare upper body and another with a shaved head and rudraksha beads, perform ritual service beside the murti. Ornate gold carved architecture frames the scene.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA temple scene of a golden Shiva and Parvati deity murti seated together under an arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The Shiva murti holds a trident and wears heavy gold necklaces; the Parvati murti wears a gold crown and red-pink garments. In front, a priest with his back to the camera wears a dark red-brown dhoti and stands before a white shivalinga-like offering heaped with white powder and pink flowers on a dark pedestal. Two standing attendants flank the scene at the left, one bare-chested with rudraksha malas and a sacred thread. Oil lamp and brass items are visible at the edges. Ritual worship, possibly abhishekam, is taking place.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19A photograph of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under a decorative gold arch covered in multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, pink, purple and white. Shiva wears a crown, rudraksha ornaments and layered gold necklaces and holds a trident; Parvati wears a golden crown, a red sari and heavy gold jewellery. In front, a white mound of sacred material sits on a dark platform with rose petals. A shaved-headed priest bare-chested with a dark-red dhoti and a flower-decorated headband stands at left facing the deities, while a second attendant in a maroon dhoti and rudraksha mala holds an offering tray at the left edge. Small statues and a shrine model sit at the base.2015-02-17 +1 copiesJuly 31 20152015-07-31Photograph of a golden Shiva and Parvati deity murti seated together on a decorated altar, richly adorned with gold necklaces and crowns, framed by an arch of colourful flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. A shivalinga stands in front of the murti on a black stone base dressed with flowers. A bare-chested priest with a brown dhoti and a rudraksha garland on his shoulders faces the deities, while another attendant in orange-brown clothing and a mala stands at left holding a plate. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam at night.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a decorated throne, framed by a large arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and white. Shiva holds a trident and a drum-like implement with one hand raised in blessing, while Parvati wears a red sari and a tall golden crown. A shiva lingam sits in front of them on a dark base, draped in flowers. At left, a bare-chested devotee in a brown dhoti with hands folded in prayer faces the deities, and a second garlanded figure with an orange turban stands at the edge. Nearby ornaments include layered gold necklaces and garlands of white and pink flowers.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies