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Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised platform in a temple hall, with a red-and-white striped staircase behind. The male figure wears an orange turban, a tiered white garland, pink and orange silk, and holds a ceremonial staff; the female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold border, a white pearl-style necklace and flower garlands. A single person in a yellow garment with long dark hair is seen from behind in the lower right foreground. Red curtains and a small shrine are visible in the background.

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June 05 20112011-06-05A photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform before a temple pavilion. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a gold crown, a white flower-and-bead garland, layered silver-white necklaces and a red-and-orange dhoti, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold border, layered necklaces and flower garlands. Red-and-white striped steps and a purple cloth draped beneath them frame the murti. In the lower right foreground, the back of a person with long dark hair in an orange-yellow garment is visible, facing the statues.2011-06-05Photograph of a golden Shiva-Parvati murti seated together on a purple-draped platform in a temple courtyard. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a flower garland, holds a trident-like staff in one hand, and has a red skirt; the female figure wears a blue sari with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a flower garland. Red-and-white striped steps lead up behind them. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair in an orange robe sits with their back to the camera, facing the deity.2011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05Photograph of a golden statue pair seated on a raised platform before a temple entrance labelled in a sign reading "...ANDESHWARA TEMPLE". The left figure, a golden deity murti with an orange-red turban and a trident held in one hand, wears a pink-orange dhoti, a purple lower garment, and white and red garlands with rows of pearl-like necklaces. Beside him sits a female-form golden murti in a deep blue sari with gold border, long dark hair, and marigold garlands. Red and white striped steps lead up behind them, with a red curtain and a small shrine visible inside. In the foreground, the back of a person with long dark hair in an orange top faces the statues, and a seated figure in white appears at the right edge.2011-06-05June 06 20112011-06-06Two gilded life-size processional statues of a male and female deity seated together on a purple cloth-draped base. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garment with ornate white and red jeweled necklaces, and holds a golden trident-like staff and a ceremonial golden object; his feet are in gold sandals. The female figure wears a deep red and blue sari with sequined patterns, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a jeweled headpiece and a long black braid. Behind them stand dark deity murtis garlanded with yellow and red flowers, and a white-walled temple structure is visible. No living people are visible.2011-08-01A devotee in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair stands from behind at the lower left, facing a golden shrine. Two seated deity murti are framed by a gilded arch against red drapery: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident, the figure on the right wears a crown and blue garment. Both are adorned with jewelled necklaces and strands of yellow and red flower garlands. In front stands a golden kalasha-like pedestal, brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small offering plate with fruit sits at the lower left. No living person is seated on the throne, and the devotee appears to be performing darshan.2010-07-02 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murti statues seated side by side in a temple courtyard with orange-and-white striped steps. The male figure wears an orange turban and red garment with a blue-green and orange lower cloth, holding a staff with a gold ornament and a trident-like sceptre. The female figure wears a red and maroon sari with a blue skirt, a jewelled crown and layered white and red beaded necklaces. Both have gold arms and red lips. Behind them stands a dark stone statue of a figure draped in white with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, and an ornate decorated shrine with orange drapes and a golden canopy is visible further back under a corrugated roof.2011-08-01