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A photograph of a decorated shrine tableau with large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, the male figure in an orange turban holding a trishul and wearing layered silver necklaces, the female figure in a gold-brocade blouse and teal and purple skirt. Yellow, orange and magenta garlands frame the arch. In front, a smaller white-and-orange seated figure with a gold chain and rudraksha-style beads sits on a blue cushioned seat, surrounded by flower garlands and petals on the floor. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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A decorated shrine photograph showing a large bronze-coloured murti of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side, Shiva holding a trident and wearing an orange turban, a crown and layered silver necklaces, Parvati in a copper-gold and teal sari with jewelled headdress. Both are framed by arches of yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands. In front, a white statue with an orange turban and orange robe sits on a throne-like seat draped with a white cloth with gold borders and a blue velvet backdrop, and a smaller orange-robed seated figure with folded hands is decorated with garlands below. Petals and flowers are scattered on the stone platform.2007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple alcove, filled with murti figures rather than living people. Two larger deity statues stand at the back: the male figure in an orange turban and silver necklaces holds a trident, and the female figure wears a teal and magenta sari with gold jewellery and holds a ceremonial object. Between and in front of them sits a smaller white-and-orange statue wearing an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, seated with hands joined. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers wrap the shrine, with a purple satin cloth draped below, scattered petals on the stone floor, and wooden benches at the sides.2007-12-30December 10 20072007-12-10December 13 20112011-12-13A 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.2009-06-30A photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated stage, lit at night. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Beside him a female figure wears a golden-orange sari, a white floral garland and a bejewelled necklace. The pair is draped with long strands of yellow, orange, white and pink flower garlands, and a large floral mandala-like arrangement of marigold and rose petals covers the base. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower corners, and a background of maroon and red cloth hangs behind the stone pillars.2007-12-10Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame. Two golden metal murti figures sit on a raised platform draped in orange and red cloth, one wearing a red turban and holding a trident, the other wearing an ornate jeweled crown and holding a tall golden staff. Both are decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and gold necklaces. In front stands a large orange-and-white Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and jasmine garlands, with brass lamps, a kalasha and a brass pot as offerings below. No living people are visible.2011-11-11November 30 20112011-11-30A photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated on a decorated platform in a temple pavilion. The male figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears a tall jata-style crown, a leopard-print garment and heavy gold necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a magenta and red silk sari with gold border, layered white and gold jewellery, a crown and earrings, and raises one hand. Both are draped with thick garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. Beside them stands a brass oil lamp and a golden kalasha-like vessel with flower strings, and the scene is lit by daylight with greenery visible outside.2008-04-07 +2 copiesNovember 30 20112011-11-30