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Photograph of a decorated shrine with two gilded deity murti standing in an arched alcove, one holding a trident, both adorned with layered necklaces and crowns, lit by green light. Strands of tassels in red, orange, green, blue and white hang at the sides. Several people are partly visible in the foreground, including a figure in white clothing and another in orange garments, seen from behind near the shrine's base.

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Photograph of a decorated shrine at night showing two gilded deity murtis side by side under an ornate arch of mirror-work and sequined panels. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, a red and silver necklace and jewelled armour, while the figure on the right wears a golden crown, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a green sari. Strings of tassels in orange, red, green, blue and white hang on either side. Below, a small figure in a red turban sits in the foreground among blurred devotees, with lamp flame visible at lower right.2016-04-24Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti pair, a Shiva-like figure with a crescent moon and trident beside a consort figure in a green sari, both gilded and heavily adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, set within an ornate arched backdrop studded with gold and silver embellishments. In the lower foreground a man in a maroon turban and ceremonial beaded garlands and a draped saffron-and-gold shawl stands before the deities. Colourful tassels hang at the sides and purple lighting illuminates the scene.2016-04-24May 03 20162016-05-03A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before an ornate arched backdrop studded with green, red and white jewel-like decorations. The left figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over a tall crown, holds a golden trident (trishula) and has a crescent-moon emblem on the headdress; a golden bull (nandi) figure is visible at the lower left. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red garments, layered gold necklaces and armlets, and holds a golden object in one hand. Both faces are gold with green eyes and red tilak marks. Warm lamp light and a bright background accent the scene. No people are visible.2016-05-03April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like platform under an ornate, jewelled arch of red, green and white embellishments. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a large jewelled necklace with an orange dhoti, while the figure beside wears a bright green skirt and a golden crown. Tall brass lamps stand on either side, with golden ceremonial fans and a silver stand with a small silver vessel placed in front. Carved gold guardian figures flank the sides, and the floor is covered with green matting.2016-07-03 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis seated side by side against a green sequined cloth backdrop with gold dot pattern and an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a tall black crown-like hair piece, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, rudraksha-style beads and a heavy gold necklace, holding a trident-like staff with a cobra-shaped top in one hand. The figure on the right wears a gold tiara, a green sari, layered pearl-and-gold necklaces and a red-and-yellow garland, holding a flower in one hand. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and a green-and-white cloth. Dark wooden plank of a platform sits in the foreground with a small offering of flowers.2011-10-29A decorated temple shrine with carved sandstone pillars, an arched pediment with carved figures, and a large dark-framed deity murti flanked by hanging tassel garlands in orange, red, green, white and navy. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and white shawl stands at the lower left, bare-chested, facing the shrine. Lamps and ornamented gold stand items surround the central murti, which wears a crown and a necklace of gold and beads. Carved lion figures flank the shrine on each side. The image shows shrine worship with the priest attending the murti.2016-04-24December 02 20142014-12-02A photograph of a decorated temple-style shrine with carved sandstone arch and pillars, lit by green and orange lighting. Central deity murti figures stand under an ornate arch with a dark mirrored backdrop. Colourful tasselled hangings in red, orange, blue, green and white hang from the sides. In the foreground a seated person in a saffron-orange turban and rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne-like chair beside a red-clad woman with a beaded necklace. Other attendants in orange and red clothing stand nearby, and a silver kalasha-style lamp stand is visible at left. a person candidate present in the foreground, appearance-based, with saffron turban and rudraksha mala; identity uncertain.2016-04-24December 04 20112011-12-04November 29 20112011-11-29