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A temple deity murti pair seated on a golden pedestal before a white draped backdrop within a stone shrine. The blue-skinned male deity wears a golden crown with a peacock feather, a heavy jewelled necklace, a red and gold garment and a saffron-orange dhoti, holding a trident-like staff and a lamp in raised hands. The golden-skinned female deity wears a tall gold crown, a green and gold sari with a dark green blouse, and a jewelled necklace, with one arm extended. White jasmine and red flower garlands adorn both figures, and a small orange-draped kalasha with a garland sits in front.

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June 09 20072007-06-09A photograph of a pair of painted deity murti seated side by side on a golden pedestal inside a stone temple shrine. The figure on the left has blue skin, a crown with a peacock feather, a rudraksha-style jewelled necklace, white jasmine garlands with red flowers, an orange and red dhoti-style cloth, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a ritual lamp. The figure on the right, with golden skin, a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a green silk sari with gold border, sits beside him with one hand raised. Garlands and jewelled ornaments cover both figures. No physical people are visible in the scene.2007-07-09A photograph of a temple alankaram of two seated deity murtis on a stone plinth against a white draped cloth. The deity on the left has a blue face, a tall gold crown, a flowing red and yellow garment and layered silver jewellery, holding a small oil lamp in one hand and a gold staff in another, with jasmine garlands. The figure on the right has a gold-painted face, a golden crown, a green and gold sari, a dark green velvet blouse and heavy silver ornaments. A small decorated kalasha with a jasmine garland sits in the foreground. Stone pillars frame the shrine.2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI +1 copiesA photograph of a temple deity murti inside a stone shrine, showing a blue-faced figure with a white vertical tilak and red bindu on the forehead, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, gold necklaces and a saffron-orange sash, holding a golden ceremonial disc. Beside it sits a golden-faced figure in an elaborate jewelled crown, dense sparkling necklaces, a dark green velvet blouse and a red and teal silk sari with gold borders. Garlands of white jasmine and orange flowers hang across the scene, and a golden arch with flame-like motifs rises behind. No physical people are visible.2007-06-302007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIJune 30 20072007-06-30 +1 copiesJune 30 20072007-06-30June 30 20072007-06-30 +2 copiesTwo ornately decorated deity murti stand side by side in a stone temple setting with a white draped backdrop. The figure on the left has blue skin, a tall jewelled crown, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like instrument in the other, wearing a red and gold silk garment with a green lower cloth and a heavy gold and gemstone necklace. The figure on the right has golden skin, a tall pointed jewelled crown, red lips and a blue-black silk garment with a red sash and layered gold necklaces. Both wear extensive gold and stone ornamentation typical of alankaram decoration. The carved stone pillars and ceiling frame the scene.Two large decorated deity murtis stand side by side in a temple, adorned with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, garlands of white flowers and orange blooms, and ornate crowns. The figure on the left has blue skin, a red-and-white vertical tilak on the forehead, a striking red-and-white and orange-and-green garment, and holds a golden plate-like object. The figure on the right has golden skin, wears a dark green and red sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden object. Both are backed by a white cloth and a stone wall with carved details.