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Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a white draped backdrop, housing a pair of gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object, wears a leopard-print cloth, rudraksha beads and a tall matted crown, and sits on a purple and magenta skirt. The figure on the right wears a teal skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and an ornate crown. Garlands of red roses and yellow and purple flowers drape both figures and a seated ornamented murti in front of them, which wears a jeweled breastplate. Brass oil lamps with flower decorations flank the shrine, with carved stone pillars behind and a blue curtain at right.

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A temple shrine view of a Shiva and Parvati deity murti pair seated on a golden peetha within a gilded arch. The left figure has matted hair, a trident and a damaru-like drum, dressed in a leopard-print garment with a purple and magenta satin skirt. The right figure wears a green skirt, jewelled necklaces and a crown. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang from both figures. A golden lamp stand with a lit flame stands at right, and in the foreground a white-draped offering table holds a golden kalasha, red roses and a jewelled necklace. No physical people are visible.2009-06-20Photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame showing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform draped with white cloth. The Shiva figure wears a tall matted crown, a leopard-print garment, a rudraksha mala and carries a trident; the Parvati figure wears a teal and magenta sari, layered necklaces and bangles. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers drape both figures and the central lingam-shaped form. Brass lamps stand at either side, a small green-clad figure sits in front, and a small figure in a decorated alcove appears at right, with an oil lamp burning in the foreground.2009-06-20Photograph of a shrine with a pair of metal deity murti under a gilded arch, set against a teal drape. The standing murti on the left wears an orange turban, crescent crown, rudraksha-style layered necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a green and pink sari, a floral crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. In front, a white-clad figure bows with a gold and jewelled necklace and an orange head covering, while brass oil lamps stand on both sides.2009-06-29July 20 20102010-07-20A temple sanctum photograph of a gold-framed shrine draped in green and gold cloth. Two large metal deity murtis stand at left and centre: the left figure has multiple arms, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, and wears a crown, red-and-orange sash and silver jewellery; the central figure wears a tall crown and rich silver ornaments. In front, a black stone Shivalingam is adorned with a golden yoni-base, rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands and a silver pendant. Brass oil lamps and small brass bowls sit in the foreground. At lower right, a white marble statue of a seated figure in yellow robes and a yellow turban with rudraksha beads is pressed against the altar. Partial statue at right edge wears yellow with a turban.2011-11-28Photograph of a gilded arched shrine in a stone temple hall, holding a seated pair of metal deity murtis dressed in purple and green silk with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The seated figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument and wears a leopard-print cloth and beaded necklace, while the figure on the right wears a green and red sari with heavy jewellery. Between them stands a golden lingam with a decorated shell-shaped backdrop and a red and orange cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small green-robed statue sits in front with a marigold garland, beside a silver-framed image of a female deity in blue. Offerings and brass pots sit on a low table in the foreground.2009-06-20A photograph of painted and gilded deity murti in a shrine niche framed by ornate golden arch. The central seated pair wears garlands of yellow and red flowers, jewelled necklaces, crowns and earrings. The male figure holds a trident and a rudraksha-style garland, wears a red and orange turban and a green skirt. The female figure sits beside him in a blue and orange sari with gold ornaments and holds a gold bowl-shaped object. A standing attendant figure on the right wears a white flower garland and red dhoti. Purple drapery backs the scene. No living people are visible, and no a person depiction is shown.2014-09-19 +1 copiesJune 20 20092009-06-20Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by teal cloth. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; he is adorned with heavy silver and jewelled necklaces and a belt. The female figure wears a green and pink sari with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a headpiece, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are draped with long garlands of marigolds and roses. In front, a large silver-and-gold snake-hood ornament and a jewelled cloth-covered object sit atop a white-draped base, with a decorative jewelled necklace displayed below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-29August 31 20152015-08-31A photograph of a golden-hued Shiva and Parvati murti seated side by side under an ornate gold arch with a white drape behind them. The male figure wears a tall matted crown of rudraksha beads, a leopard-print garment, layered rudraksha malas and a trident held in one hand, with a raised hand displaying a jeweled palm. The female figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, heavy jeweled necklaces, a jeweled headpiece and a lotus-like object in hand. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and a purple cloth covers the platform beneath them. A deity murti, not living people.2009-06-20September 08 20152015-09-08 +1 copies