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A temple shrine photograph showing a golden-framed arch enclosing a large sculpted deity pair seated on a yellow and blue cloth, with a four-armed male figure holding a trident and a female figure with crown and rich jewellery. Garlands of beads and gold necklaces adorn the murtis. In front, a red-draped stone altar holds a rudraksha mala, a small kalasha-like offering and a brass lamp stand. To the right, a gilded niche frames a standing painted figure in saffron-and-white robes with a mala, against a green curtain. The scene is a deity murti shrine with no living people present.

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October 09 20102010-10-09A temple shrine showing a painted deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a gilded arch with a teal curtain backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style gold necklaces, a magenta dhoti and holds a trident; the female figure wears a blue sari and gold jewellery. Two standing attendant statues flank them, one in orange-striped dress and one in a dark patterned top. A shivalinga with a snake hood is adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands in front, with brass lamps on either side and no physical people visible.2014-07-26 +2 copiesTwo gold-toned deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated together under an ornate gilded arch with gold brocade drapery behind them. The male murti wears a red turban, a blue garment with gold borders, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident. The female murti wears a red and gold sari with a black headpiece decorated with red flowers and a long garland of yellow and red blossoms. A shivalinga-like base in front is adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and an orange cloth, with a row of green-jewelled lamps or ornaments above it. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower corners of the frame.2011-12-26November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtains showing a pair of deity murti seated on a golden throne. The male figure wears a red crown, a blue and gold dhoti-style garment, and a rudraksha-like beaded necklace with a silver ornament; he holds a trident and a drum. The female figure wears a black crown and an orange-gold sari with ornate gold necklaces. Garlands of red, yellow and white flowers hang from the figures and the throne. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine, and a kneeling priest in orange and white clothing with a red head covering sits in front making offerings, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like object before him. A small figure stands at the right side of the shrine.2010-07-08March 31 20132013-03-31Photograph of a golden deity murti group in a temple niche framed by ornate gilded arch and red drapery. Central figure of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, the Shiva figure wearing a red turban with crescent, tripundra on forehead, rudraksha and gold necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like object; the seated consort wears a blue sari and jewelry, holding a lotus-style object. Before them stands a shivalinga with marigold and red flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. To the left, a standing golden statue of a robed sage with red turban, crescent emblem, garlanded and raising a hand in blessing. No physical people visible.2014-12-03A temple shrine dominated by a large statue pair of deities seated on a raised platform under a gilded arch with orange and gold drapery. The seated figure on the left wears a red turban and crown with blue trousers, and the figure on the right wears a tall crown and pink skirt; both have garlands of red and white flowers and ornate necklaces. A central lingam sits on a white cloth with a kalasha above it. A priest in saffron-orange robes sits at the lower left facing the shrine, with puja vessels and oil lamps before him. A smaller standing statue in a niche at right wears a red-brown garment and rudraksha-style beads. The carved grey stone walls frame the scene.2013-05-19A photograph of two bronze-coloured deity murtis seated before a gilded arch and golden patterned cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red-and-gold cloth, holds a trident-like staff and has a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a deep blue sari with a crown-like headdress. Both are adorned with multi-strand jewelled necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and a copper kalasha stands before them with a rudraksha-strung ornament. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2013-05-14 +1 copiesGilded shrine interior with two large painted deity murti seated side by side under an ornate golden arch, draped in a golden curtain. The figure on the left holds a trident and has a red-and-yellow turban and garlands; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, layered beaded necklaces and an orange-and-yellow dress. In front stands a silver-and-gold ornamented pedestal decorated with a pink cloth and garlands, with brass oil lamps on each side and brass vessels at the base. A smaller figure in a green-curtained niche on the right wears a white-and-orange robe with beaded necklaces.2013-06-08A temple shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar within a gilded arch with a red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and crescent crown, holds a trident, and has rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, while the female figure wears a blue sari with gold border and heavy gold jewellery. Between them stands a golden shivalinga draped with yellow-and-purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the arch, and a small brass kalasha sits at the front with a blue-robed figure. Strings of bulbs hang from the ceiling above.2010-10-15November 01 20112011-11-01