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A photograph of a Shiva and Parvati deity murti in a temple, both covered in heavy gold jewellery and ornaments, seated behind a floral backdrop of garlands in purple, pink, white and yellow. The Parvati figure wears a magenta sari with gold border and the Shiva figure holds a trident. In front stands a dark black lingam being touched by a priest with bare upper body and orange-red dhoti, a rudraksha-like floral garland around his neck, reaching his hand toward the lingam during abhishekam or puja. No living people beyond the priest are visible.

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October 03 20132013-10-03January 03 20162016-01-03A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside two golden deity murtis adorned with garlands of white and red flowers. He holds a silver bowl while another person's hand offers something into it. The murtis wear jewelled crowns, ornate necklaces, and one holds a pink lotus. A gold-framed arch and red-orange drapery form the backdrop.2012-04-30Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a throne before a backdrop of layered garlands in yellow, purple, red, orange, green and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red tilak, large white and blue-stone necklaces and earrings, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a long braid, a red-beaded necklace and gold dhoti-style drapery, with one hand raised in blessing. Both sit on a teal cloth-draped seat. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2013-11-02A young shirtless devotee with a topknot and white sacred ash on his forehead and chest, wearing an orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, pours liquid onto a black shivalingam on a white base. Behind him stand large golden deity murtis: a crowned Shiva figure holding a trident and an ornate Parvati-like goddess in a red and gold sari with a floral garland. A gilded sage-like statue with a red turban and a flower garland stands at left, and an ornate gold and mirrored arched backdrop surrounds the figures. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum, with the scene.2018-12-20December 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden statue pair seated on a raised dais before a green and gold curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident, with a long dark hairstyle and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a golden crown and ornate gold jewellery and holds up a hand in a blessing gesture. Both are draped in long red and green rose garlands. A blue cloth covers the base, and in front is a shivalinga decorated with an orange cloth, pearl strands and a garland. These are statues, not living people, and no one is physically present in the scene.2011-09-18Two golden deity murti seated side by side before a bright red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, a heavy rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces, and holds a silver trident; a dark bird perches near its hand. The figure on the right wears a green and gold blouse, a decorated crown-like headdress, garlands of red and white flowers, and holds a gold staff. Pink flowers and a green parrot-like bird appear in the central area. No physical people are visible.2012-04-25 +1 copiesA figure in an orange saffron wrap, bare-shouldered, with hair in a bun and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, reaches up to adorn a richly decorated deity murti seated before an ornate gold arch. The murti has a golden face, a decorated crown with white flowers, jewelled necklaces and a green and gold garment. Garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers surround the image, a pink lotus is held in one golden hand, and an orange drape hangs behind. The scene suggests a ritual decoration or puja at a temple-style shrine.2012-04-30January 04 20152015-01-04November 28 20142014-11-28January 03 20162016-01-03