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A golden arched shrine framed by carved gilded niche against a red drape houses a deity murti pair seated on a raised platform. The taller figure holds a trident and wears a colourful braided turban, ornate necklaces and a rudraksha mala; beside him a figure in a brown and gold sari wears layered jewellery and a white flower garland. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands drape the shrine. In front sits a small seated figure in an orange robe with a saffron head wrap, raising one hand, placed on a cloth beside a silver-rimmed platform. Brass oil lamps and ritual vessels flank the base. No living people are visible.

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A golden-framed shrine niche with a red velvet backdrop holds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like pedestal. The male figure wears a colourful braided turban-style crown, a trident in one raised hand, and layered gold and beaded necklaces with rudraksha. The female figure wears a brown and gold sari and a crown-like headdress with a white flower garland. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape the pedestal. In front, a small white seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and orange turban is shown with raised hand, appearing to be a statue or devotional figure rather than a living person. Brass lamps flank the shrine with puja vessels on the ledge below.2010-12-14A decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne within a gold arched frame and red curtain. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a white-and-cream sari with jeweled ornaments and a black decorated headdress. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and a golden shivalingam placed before them. A small orange-robed figure with a white cloth on its head sits at the base, flanked by brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and offering plates.2010-07-13Photograph of a shrine niche framed by gilded arch with red drapery. Two gilded deity figures sit above: the left figure holds a trident and wears a multicoloured braided turban, the right figure wears a brown sari and a white flower braid, both draped in gold necklaces and yellow garlands. Below, a white marble figure of a seated man in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala is garlanded and set on a golden base, with a white-clad figure visible behind. Brass vessels, a lamp and offering plates sit on a white-draped altar in front. Statues only; no physical people visible, and the marble figure is a depiction rather than a physically present candidate, with no legible identifying caption.2010-12-14July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with golden-hued statues of a deity pair seated under a red-draped arch with ornate gold frame. The male figure on the left holds a trident and wears a colourful braided turban, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala; the female figure on the right wears a brown-gold sari, pearl garlands and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below them, a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with hands folded in prayer, wearing a mala and orange turban, sits on a white cloth-draped platform. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, a bowl and a small lamp are arranged in front. The statues are sculptures, not living people.2010-12-14A gilded shrine arch frames two large golden deity murti standing on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a crescent, a red-and-green sari, and jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the figures. In front, a smaller seated white figure in a blue robe and orange turban sits before a white cloth, adorned with a gold necklace and garland, with brass lamps, a kalasha and incense holders on the altar below. No living people are visible.2009-12-11Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapes. A large seated sculpted pair dominates: the male figure wears an orange turban, red ornamented garment and a jeweled crown, holding a trident-like staff, and the female figure wears white with gold jewellery. Both are draped in yellow and pink-purple garlands and seated on a blue and pink cloth. In front, a figure in orange robes with long black hair kneels or bows at the base, with brass oil lamps and flower offerings beside. The seated pair appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, and the kneeling figure appears to be a statue as well, so no physical people are clearly present.2008-10-19A photograph of a golden-framed shrine with two large deity murti standing behind a decorated altar. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban, green garment and layered silver necklaces and holds a trident-like weapon; the figure on the right wears a purple and gold garment and a crown with heavy jewelry. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. In front, a Shivalinga-like object stands on a white cloth draped with garlands and an orange shawl, flanked by brass oil lamps and flower offerings. Red walls frame the shrine.2009-12-16July 20 20102010-07-20December 14 20102010-12-14July 20 20102010-07-20December 14 20102010-12-14