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A golden-framed shrine holds a pair of large painted deity statues seated on a throne: a male figure with orange-and-red turban, trident and red-white clothing, and a female figure in orange sari with a dark headdress. Both are draped with multicoloured flower garlands. In front, a Shiva lingam is dressed in white and pink cloth with garlands, and a small figure in turquoise sits to the right. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides on a red-curtained backdrop. No living people are visible.

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June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A golden arched shrine framed with ornate carved metalwork holds a pair of metal murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, against a deep red curtain. The male form wears a red and white garment, a tall orange and red headdress, a trident in one hand and a bell-shaped staff or damaru in another, with rudraksha-style and gold necklaces. The female form wears an orange and teal sari, a black crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, pink, purple and red flowers and green leaves. Below, a flower-garlanded Shiva lingam-like form is dressed in white and pink cloth, with brass oil lamps standing on either side and a white-draped altar holding a small blue-robed figure. No people are visible.2009-06-15A photograph of a shrine featuring a large gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The taller figure, a male deity, wears an orange and red turban, a red garment with a white dhoti, a trident in one hand and rudraksha-style garland; the female figure beside him wears an orange sari, a black ornate headdress and layered gold jewellery. Both carry garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. In front, a decorated kalasha-like form with a golden crown-like top and green stones is adorned with garlands, and a pink-draped form and a smaller blue-clad figure stand on pedestals with brass oil lamps and flower offerings. No living people are visible.2009-06-15A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red velvet backdrop holds a large golden-brown statue pair: a deity murti seated with a trident, adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple, and a consort figure in an orange sari. Before them stands a central statue with a golden crown and orange-and-white cloth, wearing a pink garment and white garland. Brass lamps flank the shrine and a small blue deity figure sits to the right, with offerings and oil lamps on wooden stands in front. No living people are visible.2009-06-15A decorated shrine view of a golden deity murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch with orange and gold drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and a blue garment with red-pink flowers garlands. Between them stands a large ceremonial linga-like form draped in cloth and rudraksha beads, flanked by red and yellow flower garlands. In front are a small pink-and-green doll-like figure, brass vessels, a footed bowl, and a lamp. No people are visible; the shrine figures are statues.2013-06-15A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a deep red curtain behind it. Two large painted deity murti sit enthroned at the top: a male figure with an orange turban and red garment, holding a trident, and a female figure in an orange sari with a black crown and garlands. Below them, a central seated figure in a pink garment and white garland is adorned with a large golden crown, and a smaller statue in a blue garment stands to the right. Floral garlands of yellow, purple and red hang across the figures. Brass lamps stand on both sides and offerings sit on the floor in front. No people are visible.2009-06-15A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch with a deep red curtain behind. The left figure wears a red-and-orange turban, a trident and a damaru-like drum in hand, a red bodice and white dhoti; the right figure wears a black hair crown, an orange sari and heavy gold jewellery. Both are draped in layered garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. In front, a white-clad figure with a shaved head and orange sash sits in a seated worship posture, flanked by flower garlands, brass lamps and white flower offerings. The scene is a temple shrine in a puja setting; no living person is clearly identifiable in the scene.2009-06-15June 15 20132013-06-15A temple sanctum shrine with a grey stone frame and gilded arch. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised seat before a green cloth backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, orange garment and red and white garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, orange shawl and white and gold necklaces, with a red-yellow garland draped over the shoulder. Beneath them stands a shivalinga-like object with garlands and offerings of brass vessels and a plate. A smaller shrine on the right holds a clad figure garlanded in red and white, and the shrine floor is strewn with flowers. The image is a photograph of a shrine rather than a living person; no physical people are visible.2013-10-10A photograph of a gilded shrine with two large golden deity murtis seated side by side under a gold arch and red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and white garment, an orange and purple turban, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears an orange sari, a tall black and gold crown and holds a mirror-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flower malas, and a flower-decorated kalasha or ritual pot with a golden silver-ornamented top sits in front. Below, a figure in a white and magenta cloth is partly visible among white garlands, and oil lamps stand at the base. No living people are clearly visible.2009-06-15A temple-style altar with two painted deity murtis seated in an ornate gold arch behind a draped orange-gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff and gold bangles, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the figure on the right wears a purple garment and white floral garlands. In front, a large dark stone lingam wrapped with a saffron-orange cloth and a gold band is adorned with yellow, pink and purple flower garlands and a jeweled gold collar. Brass lamps stand at its base. The image is a photograph of a deity altar; no living people are visible.2013-02-20