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A photograph of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a decorated throne, framed by a large arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and white. Shiva holds a trident and a drum-like implement with one hand raised in blessing, while Parvati wears a red sari and a tall golden crown. A shiva lingam sits in front of them on a dark base, draped in flowers. At left, a bare-chested devotee in a brown dhoti with hands folded in prayer faces the deities, and a second garlanded figure with an orange turban stands at the edge. Nearby ornaments include layered gold necklaces and garlands of white and pink flowers.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19A devotee in maroon and gold ritual dress stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a shrine. Behind a black Shiva lingam on a black base, a seated deity murti in gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces holds a trident, with a garland arch of red, yellow, pink and white flowers framing it. A small oil lamp and a brass vessel are visible at the right edge. Shrine and garland details suggest a temple puja setting.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple sanctum with a gold-bodied deity couple seated on a throne under a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, orange, purple and white. The male deity holds a trident and a raised hand gesture, wears layered gold necklaces and a crown; the female deity wears a red sari, gold jewellery and a tall gold crown. A kalasha and offerings sit before the murti. At left a priest in a brown dhoti stands with his back to the camera, and at right a gold-coloured statue of a sage with a rudraksha mala and folded hands stands beside the arch. No living audience is visible.2015-02-19A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne, adorned with layered gold necklaces, a tall crown and a trident, surrounded by a dense arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, purple, red and white. A standing attendant in dark clothing and an orange head cloth holds a lit flame in front of the deities, with a second figure partly visible at the left edge. Below, a dark lingam-like base is wrapped in floral garlands, and the deities' hands are raised in blessing. This appears to be an evening aarti at a temple shrine.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesTemple scene before a gilded Shiva and Parvati murti pair ringed by garlands of red, yellow, orange and purple flowers. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti stands at the front, his back to the camera, bent over a black Shivalingam on a dark pedestal, with a brass vessel nearby. A second priest in an orange-red dhoti with an orange turban stands to the left, and a golden statue of a sage with a rudraksha mala and orange garment stands to the right, enveloped in flower garlands. The Shiva figure wears rudraksha and gold necklaces; Parvati wears a red and pink sari. No living person in the scene is shown wearing the distinctive adornments associated with a candidate for a person.2015-02-17 +1 copies