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Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold arch framed by a red velvet backdrop in a stone temple hall. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban with a crescent moon and white ornament, holds a trident in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other, and is adorned with a white garland and silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a pink-red sari and layered necklaces, with a long garland of white and purple flowers hanging from the shoulder. Fresh flower garlands decorate the murtis, and a partial green cloth is visible at the left edge. The scene reflects a temple puja setting with deity murti decoration.

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October 10 20172017-10-10A photograph of a gilded temple shrine showing a seated pair of deity murtis, one in a red turban with a trident-like staff and red-and-gold garments, the other crowned in gold with a teal blouse and red skirt, both decked with red and yellow marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces. Between them stands a ceremonial kalasha-like form draped in orange and red cloth. Two brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform in front, with a small offering plate, and a smaller figure stands in a side niche with a black-haired figure in red-orange clothing. Ornate gold arched frames and carved dark stone pillars surround the shrine, with orange silk drapes behind. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-05 +1 copiesOctober 08 20172017-10-08 +1 copiesAugust 27 20162016-08-27A temple shrine photographed head-on, with two large painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform before a red curtain and gold-framed arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, while the right figure wears a gold crown and a silver-and-gold necklace; both are draped in yellow and blue cloth and decorated with marigold garlands. Below them sits a small white-clad figure, and a standing statue to the right wears an orange robe, a turban and a red-beaded mala beside a green curtain. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, offering plates and flowers surround the platform. No living people are visible.2013-06-20Two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a red velvet backdrop within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a blue lower garment, and holds a golden mace-like staff and a golden shield. The figure on the right wears a black crowned headdress, a purple sari with gold border, and holds a golden ceremonial object in one hand. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, bangles and garlands of white and red flowers. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-06-06May 27 20132013-05-27Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne inside a stone pavilion. The seated figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a crown-like peak, holds a golden ceremonial object in one hand, and is draped in golden garments. The figure on the right wears a golden crown and ornate jewelled necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang over the throne, with brass oil lamps with lit wicks standing in front. A golden ornamental canopy and a small golden pyramid-shaped object appear at the base. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-05A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown, a trident in hand and a jewelled necklace with green and red stones, while the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, layered silver-gold necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both sit on a yellow cloth over a decorated golden base with a silver lingam-shaped stone in front. Long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang at the sides, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the arch. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13A golden deity murti of Shiva with a consort, decorated for darshan. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a trident held in one hand, set in front of green curtains with gold motifs. Beside him a female murti wears a black crown, a maroon and gold sari and marigold garlands, with yellow and red flower garlands draped across the figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-09June 17 20092009-06-17July 23 20102010-07-23