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A photograph of a gilded shrine arrangement with two large golden deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has four arms, holds a trident and a hand gesture, wears a red and gold crown, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments; the figure on the right wears a black and gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and marigold malas. In front sits a silver-gold shivalinga-style form with a tall ridged top and rudraksha beads, flanked by garlands. Below, a small white figure in a blue turban and blue draped robe with gold necklace sits with one hand raised, and a hand is visible at the lower left edge.

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April 14 20122012-04-14A golden deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair sits under an ornate gilded arch against a red draped backdrop. The figures wear gold jewellery, jewelled necklaces and crowns, and the male figure holds a trident. A large golden lingam-shaped form stands at the centre, draped with yellow and magenta flower garlands. Below, a small white marble figure in a blue robe with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, next to brass oil lamps on a gold-plated base. Shoes and a book appear at the lower edge.2010-10-07October 07 20102010-10-07A gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by red velvet drapes. Shiva wears a red and gold crown and a red turban-style headpiece, a trident is held in one hand and the other hand is raised in blessing. Parvati wears a golden crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and layered jewellery. In front is a jewelled Shivalinga draped with flower garlands, with a small figure in the foreground. Elaborate jewelled decorations surround the base of the deity.2009-11-16Photograph of a golden temple shrine inside an ornate gilded arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side: the figure on the left wears a green and orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and earrings. In front, a tall gold-and-silver shivalingam-style form is draped with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Below, a white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a white garland sits on a pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and green and yellow silk cloth drapes the base.2009-10-17A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate gold arch in a temple shrine, with red and pink silk drapes behind them. Shiva holds a trident and Parvati wears a tall gold crown and layered crystal necklaces. Garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flower strings surround the figures and a golden Shiva lingam decorated with jewelled ornaments in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A small blue-robed statue of a seated devotee sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2009-11-19Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair in a temple setting. A large golden Shiva lingam with a black face-like front is adorned with gold and diamond-style jewellery, a golden hooded serpent canopy, and a jewelled crown. Beside it stands a golden-skinned female deity murti in a blue and pink sari with ornate crown and jewellery, and a smaller red-clad deity figure stands in front. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers drape the scene, with a golden kalasha-like pot and a backdrop of red, green and white flower garlands. Offerings of flowers sit at the base, and a red silk cloth hangs at the right. No people are visible.October 07 20102010-10-07A photograph of a gilded temple sanctum shrine framed by an ornate golden arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side on a shivalinga-style pedestal, the figure on the left holding a trident and the figure on the right wearing a tall gold crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and earrings. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape the murtis and the lingam. In front, a white marble seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a garland is shown in blessing. A brass oil lamp burns at the lower left and brass lamps stand at the sides. No people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the frame.2009-10-17October 13 20142014-10-13 +1 copiesNovember 19 20092009-11-19A decorated deity murti group on a gilded arch before a crimson velvet backdrop. Two large golden-hued statues sit above, the left one holding a trident-like staff and a raised hand, the right one wearing a jewelled crown and a green sari with a long silver staff. In front, a headless red-and-orange cloth-draped figure sits on a seat, wreathed in pink and yellow flower garlands, with rudraksha beads and a gold waistband, while a small copper figure stands in a niche at the base. No living people are visible; the scene is a sculptural tableau.2013-04-25