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A 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.

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A 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.2009-10-17July 04 20132013-07-04 +1 copiesA gilded arched shrine framed in ornate golden relief holds a seated pair of deity murtis in front of a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban-crown, silver-white jewellery and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident-like staff, and sits on a golden seat with a yellow cloth. The female figure wears a white-and-gold garment, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and rests a hand on the seat. Between them stands a tall silver-and-gold lingam-shaped vessel draped with red and yellow flower garlands. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine. In the foreground, a small white statue of a sannyasi in orange robes and a white flower garland raises one hand in blessing, with a garland-draped shrine and lamps before it.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded arched shrine frames a pair of copper-toned deity murtis seated on a raised platform against a yellow backdrop. The male murti wears a red turban, red and gold garments, layered beaded necklaces and a trident-like staff, while the female murti wears a teal-and-red sari, jewelled ornaments and white flower garlands. In front, a tall orange-draped linga-shaped form is adorned with white and red garlands and green leaves, flanked by a brass kalasha, a small oil lamp and a copper arch. At lower left a shaven-headed priest in ochre robes and sandalwood markings reads from an open book. A purple cloth lies at the right edge of the shrine.2013-04-10A temple shrine niche framed by gilded arches and grey carved stone pillars. Two seated deity murti dominate: a male figure with a red turban, a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands, and a female figure with a crown and jewelled necklaces, both draped in red and green silk with pink and yellow garlands. A small linga-like form sits at their base with a rudraksha-style garland, and a kalasha and brass oil lamps stand before them.2013-03-16A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of seated deity murtis, a male and female figure, set within an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain backdrop. The figures wear silver and jewelled crowns, earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers; the male figure holds a trident, and the female figure wears a white and cream sari with gold trim. In front of them stands a silver kalasha-like vessel and a silver-and-gold altar with garlands. At the base, a small sculpted figure in white with an orange shawl is seated before the shrine. Brass standing oil lamps flank the sides, and a small oil lamp burns at the bottom of the frame alongside offerings and bells.2010-07-13A gilded shrine niche framed by ornate golden arch carving holds a golden murti of a seated deity pair with a trident and a female consort, both adorned with jewelled necklaces, garlands and earrings, and a green and orange headdress on the male figure. In front stands a tall polished lingam wrapped in yellow-green-red marigold garlands, and before it a white marble figure in a red robe with a white garland sits in a blessing pose. Green and gold silk drapes fill the background, and a brass lamp stands at right. No living people are visible.2009-10-17Golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati as Ardhanareeshwara-style figures, under a gilded arch against red drapery. The left figure wears a red-and-gold turban and holds a trident-like staff; the right has a crown and jeweled necklaces. In front stands a gold-plated lingam wrapped with a coiled golden naga, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Below, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing. White cloths, brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the altar. No living people are visible.2010-11-21A temple sanctum shows a gilded shrine with a red and gold backdrop. Central deity murti figures with gold crowns, garlands of red and yellow flowers, and heavy silver jewellery sit on a raised seat. A smaller red-clad figure with a flower garland is seated below them. On the right, a standing statue in an arched niche wears an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with a lit oil lamp beside it. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine.2013-04-25Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a raised throne within a gold arched shrine niche with a deep maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, red and purple garments, and heavy gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, and a red-and-gold cloth lies across the seat below them. A small purple logo appears at lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-13Night photograph of a temple shrine showing two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, framed by garlands of white flowers with red and green ribbons. The figures wear gold crowns, heavy jewellery and orange, red and green silk garments. A large silver-and-gold kalasha or ornamented stand with a garland of white flowers sits in front. Stone pillars with carved edges frame the scene. No physical people are visible.A decorated deity murti of a male and female pair, seated on a pink draped platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled necklace with green stones, and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jewelled crown and a matching necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. In the foreground a white-clad figure with a blue head covering and an orange-and-white turban sits in front of a gold and green-bordered cloth, bearing a jewelled headdress and necklace, appearing to be a lifelike statue or devotee; the foreground figure's identity is uncertain.2010-09-15