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A golden processional palanquin-style shrine framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a bull, adorned with jewelled ornaments, crowns and garlands of red and orange flowers. A small figure in a green garland and red dhoti sits below, seemingly a devotee or attendant statue. Metal lamps and a bell-like object appear at the right edge. No living people are visible in the scene.

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May 29 20182018-05-29A gilded and jewelled murti of a deity couple seated together on a golden bull, set within an ornate silver-toned canopy frame. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-like garment, a tall crown and a heavy jewelled necklace, holding a trident and a small drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a green garment and a jewelled crown and holds a golden object. Both are draped in garlands of orange and red flowers with blue accents. A dark-skinned seated figure in a maroon turban and green leaf garland, holding a small object, sits at the base. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2018-05-29A gilded arched shrine framing a group of deity murtis under a green draped backdrop. Two standing metal figures of a male deity in orange and red headwear with a trident and a female deity in green and gold garments stand behind a central black stone linga wrapped in orange cloth and crowned with a serpent hood and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Red and white flower garlands and rudraksha malas hang around the linga. In the foreground a small white marble statue in yellow robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands raised in blessing before a plinth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. No living people are visible.2011-11-28September 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesA gilded shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, holds a trident-like staff, and wears silver-white jewelled necklaces; the female figure wears a tall golden crown and matching jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. In front stands a tall silver-and-gold shivalingam, also garlanded. A small white marble statue in a red robe and white garland sits at the base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small oil lamp is visible at the lower centre. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of ornately jewelled metal deity murtis of a seated couple standing against a red draped backdrop within a gold arched frame. Both figures wear elaborate crowns, layered necklaces, bangles and dark green and magenta skirts. A golden shivalinga with a tall bilva-like garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers and red offerings sits in front on a golden pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on either side.2009-06-13 +1 copiesOctober 11 20142014-10-11A golden murti of a seated deity couple inside an ornate gilded arch, with a tall crown-like headdress, a green and orange turban-style crown on the male figure, and ornate jewelled necklaces and earrings. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and ritual objects, while the female figure sits beside him. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape over the figures, and a brass kalasha stands in front on a peetha-like base. Brass oil lamps flank the scene and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17November 16 20152015-11-16April 21 20152015-04-21A photograph of a gilded Shiva-Parvati deity murti pair standing behind a large golden lingam, taken as a darshan view. The two figures are richly adorned with jewelled crowns, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and ornate silver-white garments. The taller figure holds a trident-like staff and a hand raised in blessing; the other holds a lotus-like object. Their dark teal and magenta skirts are visible below. In front, a gilded yoni-peetha base holds a tall polished lingam wrapped with yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands, with marigold petals scattered at its base. A red velvet backdrop and an ornate gilded arch frame the scene, with brass oil lamps on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-13 +1 copiesApril 21 20152015-04-21