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Photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame showing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform draped with white cloth. The Shiva figure wears a tall matted crown, a leopard-print garment, a rudraksha mala and carries a trident; the Parvati figure wears a teal and magenta sari, layered necklaces and bangles. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers drape both figures and the central lingam-shaped form. Brass lamps stand at either side, a small green-clad figure sits in front, and a small figure in a decorated alcove appears at right, with an oil lamp burning in the foreground.

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Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by teal cloth. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; he is adorned with heavy silver and jewelled necklaces and a belt. The female figure wears a green and pink sari with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a headpiece, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are draped with long garlands of marigolds and roses. In front, a large silver-and-gold snake-hood ornament and a jewelled cloth-covered object sit atop a white-draped base, with a decorative jewelled necklace displayed below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-29Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a white draped backdrop, housing a pair of gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object, wears a leopard-print cloth, rudraksha beads and a tall matted crown, and sits on a purple and magenta skirt. The figure on the right wears a teal skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and an ornate crown. Garlands of red roses and yellow and purple flowers drape both figures and a seated ornamented murti in front of them, which wears a jeweled breastplate. Brass oil lamps with flower decorations flank the shrine, with carved stone pillars behind and a blue curtain at right.2009-06-20Photograph of a shrine with a pair of metal deity murti under a gilded arch, set against a teal drape. The standing murti on the left wears an orange turban, crescent crown, rudraksha-style layered necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a green and pink sari, a floral crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. In front, a white-clad figure bows with a gold and jewelled necklace and an orange head covering, while brass oil lamps stand on both sides.2009-06-29A temple shrine view of a Shiva and Parvati deity murti pair seated on a golden peetha within a gilded arch. The left figure has matted hair, a trident and a damaru-like drum, dressed in a leopard-print garment with a purple and magenta satin skirt. The right figure wears a green skirt, jewelled necklaces and a crown. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang from both figures. A golden lamp stand with a lit flame stands at right, and in the foreground a white-draped offering table holds a golden kalasha, red roses and a jewelled necklace. No physical people are visible.2009-06-20A photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine. A golden arched frame surrounds a teal backdrop. The central figure, a male deity with a green and orange turban and red garment, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a gold-trimmed hand, wearing layered white and gold necklaces. Seated beside him is a female figure in a green and gold sari with a white flower garland and a jewelled headpiece. In front, a seated priest-like figure in white and red clothes is largely covered by thick yellow and white garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and smaller offerings and a kalasha rest on the floor. The scene is a puja setting with garlands and lamps.2009-06-30A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed shrine against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and gold turban, a red and gold dhoti, layered diamond-style necklaces and holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a green sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers. Before them, a seated figure in white and red, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, sits on a pedestal with a golden band; brass oil lamps stand at the left and a small decorated altar with floral garlands appears at the right. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with flower garlands draped across the central arrangement.2009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30Golden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.2009-09-25June 30 20092009-06-30July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arched frame and teal backdrop holding a seated deity murti pair: a figure with a green and gold turban, red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in one hand, beside a female figure in a green sari with a white flower garland and a jewelled crown. Both are covered in ornaments. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang down the front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and smaller figures and flower offerings sit on the lower platform. The scene looks like a temple darshan setting.2009-06-30Photograph of a gilded arched shrine in a stone temple hall, holding a seated pair of metal deity murtis dressed in purple and green silk with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The seated figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument and wears a leopard-print cloth and beaded necklace, while the figure on the right wears a green and red sari with heavy jewellery. Between them stands a golden lingam with a decorated shell-shaped backdrop and a red and orange cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small green-robed statue sits in front with a marigold garland, beside a silver-framed image of a female deity in blue. Offerings and brass pots sit on a low table in the foreground.2009-06-20