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A golden-framed shrine niche with a red velvet backdrop holds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like pedestal. The male figure wears a colourful braided turban-style crown, a trident in one raised hand, and layered gold and beaded necklaces with rudraksha. The female figure wears a brown and gold sari and a crown-like headdress with a white flower garland. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape the pedestal. In front, a small white seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and orange turban is shown with raised hand, appearing to be a statue or devotional figure rather than a living person. Brass lamps flank the shrine with puja vessels on the ledge below.

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A golden arched shrine framed by carved gilded niche against a red drape houses a deity murti pair seated on a raised platform. The taller figure holds a trident and wears a colourful braided turban, ornate necklaces and a rudraksha mala; beside him a figure in a brown and gold sari wears layered jewellery and a white flower garland. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands drape the shrine. In front sits a small seated figure in an orange robe with a saffron head wrap, raising one hand, placed on a cloth beside a silver-rimmed platform. Brass oil lamps and ritual vessels flank the base. No living people are visible.2010-12-14July 20 20102010-07-20A golden murti of a seated deity couple on a red backdrop within an ornate gold arch framed by carved stone. The male figure wears a colourful striped turban, a multi-strand bead and jewel necklace, and holds a golden trident. The female figure beside him wears a brown and beige sari, a layered gold necklace, and a white flower braid, sitting on a gold seat with an elaborate decorative base. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands and decorated with a green leaf garland. Oil lamps stand at the lower left. This is a statue, not a living person, so the count is zero.2010-12-14A photograph of a shrine with golden-hued statues of a deity pair seated under a red-draped arch with ornate gold frame. The male figure on the left holds a trident and wears a colourful braided turban, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala; the female figure on the right wears a brown-gold sari, pearl garlands and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below them, a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with hands folded in prayer, wearing a mala and orange turban, sits on a white cloth-draped platform. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, a bowl and a small lamp are arranged in front. The statues are sculptures, not living people.2010-12-14Photograph of a shrine niche framed by gilded arch with red drapery. Two gilded deity figures sit above: the left figure holds a trident and wears a multicoloured braided turban, the right figure wears a brown sari and a white flower braid, both draped in gold necklaces and yellow garlands. Below, a white marble figure of a seated man in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala is garlanded and set on a golden base, with a white-clad figure visible behind. Brass vessels, a lamp and offering plates sit on a white-draped altar in front. Statues only; no physical people visible, and the marble figure is a depiction rather than a physically present candidate, with no legible identifying caption.2010-12-14December 14 20102010-12-14A gilded shrine arch frames two large golden deity murti standing on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a crescent, a red-and-green sari, and jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the figures. In front, a smaller seated white figure in a blue robe and orange turban sits before a white cloth, adorned with a gold necklace and garland, with brass lamps, a kalasha and incense holders on the altar below. No living people are visible.2009-12-11December 14 20102010-12-14October 04 20102010-10-04July 20 20102010-07-20A decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne within a gold arched frame and red curtain. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a white-and-cream sari with jeweled ornaments and a black decorated headdress. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and a golden shivalingam placed before them. A small orange-robed figure with a white cloth on its head sits at the base, flanked by brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and offering plates.2010-07-13June 27 20092009-06-27