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A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a large metallic pair of deity murti seated side by side against a teal backdrop. The figure on the left, with a green and maroon turban, holds a trident and damaru-like object, wears layered gold necklaces and a red and gold garment. The female figure on the right wears a green blouse, jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers over her shoulder. In front, a white-draped seated figure in a red shawl, adorned with a yellow and red garland, sits on a golden peetha, with brass kalasha vessels, oil lamps and a small framed picture with flower garlands at the lower corners.

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June 30 20092009-06-30A 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.2009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30A 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 20092009-06-30Photograph 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.2009-06-29Golden shrine arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne before a red silk backdrop. Shiva has matted hair, a crown, a trident and a cobra, and wears a purple dhoti; the goddess wears a green sari, jewelry and a garland. In front, a lingam is decorated with white garlands, green and gold ornaments and a red cloth. A brass lamp, a bell and a small shrine figure sit on the blue-draped altar. No people are visible.2014-08-11August 11 20142014-08-11Photograph of a golden arched shrine holding a pair of gilded deity murtis, a male figure in a green and orange turban with a trident and a female figure in a red sari with jewelled necklaces, seated above a golden linga. The murtis and linga are heavily garlanded with yellow, red, white and purple flowers. In front, a small white figure in a red shawl and red cloth bound garland rests on a golden base, flanked by brass lamps, copper vessels, bowls of fruit and scattered petals. The setting is a stone-walled temple hall with a gold-embossed frame.2008-12-30A 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.2009-06-30Photograph 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.2009-06-29A gilded temple shrine arch frames a pair of golden deity murti seated on a crimson and blue draped platform. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and an attribute in the raised hand, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a dark green choli; the female figure wears a magenta sari, silver jewellery and a dark headdress, her hand extended. Behind them a golden hooded serpent canopy arches over. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures, and brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, a small white-clad figure in a blue cloth and beaded necklace sits on a white draped table beneath a golden kalasha-like crown with a red flower cushion below. No physical people are visible apart from the statues.2009-09-29