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June 13 20092009-06-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded Shiva-Parvati deity murti pair standing behind a large golden lingam, taken as a darshan view. The two figures are richly adorned with jewelled crowns, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and ornate silver-white garments. The taller figure holds a trident-like staff and a hand raised in blessing; the other holds a lotus-like object. Their dark teal and magenta skirts are visible below. In front, a gilded yoni-peetha base holds a tall polished lingam wrapped with yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands, with marigold petals scattered at its base. A red velvet backdrop and an ornate gilded arch frame the scene, with brass oil lamps on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-13A golden murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, is decorated for worship in a shrine framed by an ornate gold arch against a red silk backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crown, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and holds a trident and a small object in raised hands; the female figure wears a maroon sari, gold jewellery and a crown. Yellow and white flower garlands with red accents hang over both figures, and a large gold vessel with white cloth sits in front. Statues only, no physical people visible.2010-12-04July 20 20102010-07-20September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery behind a seated pair of deity murtis. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and holds a golden staff, with a flower garland of yellow and red blossoms across the body. The figure on the right wears a white-and-gold sari and jewelled ornaments, and a dark braided headdress. Between them stands a silver linga-shaped object on a gilded base, draped with garlands, and tall brass oil lamps flank the sides. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing two large deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like base, a male figure with a red turban and trident-like staff and a female figure in a red and gold sari with a crown. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow, pink and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and at the bottom a single priest in a white garment with a red cloth over his shoulder and a red head covering sits at the base making an offering, with a small kalasha-like silver object before the throne. Red drapery hangs behind the arch. The scene appears to be a puja before the deities.2010-09-18October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01January 19 20132013-01-19December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesJanuary 20 20132013-01-20 +1 copies