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Photograph of a shrine with a pair of seated metallic deity murtis, a male figure in a red-and-white turban and maroon shawl holding a staff-like object, and a female figure in a green blouse with an orange sari and ornate headdress, both wearing heavy silver necklaces. In front stands a white shivalinga-style form draped with a yellow and red marigold garland and a rose, flanked by silver lamps and kalasha-type vessels on a white cloth.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded statues of a deity couple seated on a raised dais before a red velvet backdrop. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and a small object in raised hands and wears a red and white turban, a pink-and-white dhoti and layered silver necklaces. The female figure wears an orange sari with gold border, a dark green blouse, a jewelled crown and heavy silver jewellery. In front, a white shivalinga is decorated with a yellow and orange marigold garland and red flowers, set on a yellow cloth, with silver pots and a brass vessel nearby. No living people are visible.2007-09-30Photo of a temple shrine with two large gilded metal murti figures seated on a raised platform before red velvet drapes. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a feather, a maroon and pink garment, a silver necklace and holds a staff; the figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a black blouse, layered silver necklaces and an orange sari with gold border. In front, a white-draped lingam stands in a copper yoni-pitha, garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers, a rudraksha mala, a silver band and orange marigold garlands at its base. The scene is a deity murti shrine with offerings.2007-10-04Photo of a temple shrine with two large gold-coloured deity statues seated on a raised platform before dark red velvet drapes. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a dark maroon bodice with layered white and silver necklaces, and a yellow-gold dhoti; he holds a mace in one raised hand. The female figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, heavy silver necklaces, and an orange sari with a gold border. In front of them stands a white-draped linga with a copper yoni-style base, garlanded with white jasmine and red roses, with a copper snake coil and marigold garlands at the base. No living people are visible.2007-10-04October 04 20072007-10-04A decorated shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery shows two large golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, layered necklaces and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a teal and gold sari, elaborate necklaces and a jewelled headdress. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a seated white figure wears an orange turban, gold armlets, a teal and gold shawl and a pink cloth draped over its lap, with a gold chain. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings of flowers sit on a white cloth below.2010-02-03A temple shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery frames a golden deity murti of a seated couple: a figure with an orange crown and trident, and a consort with dark hair, rich jewellery and maroon-red garments. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In front, a small green-robed seated figure with a green turban and rudraksha mala is presented on a white cloth, flanked by brass oil lamps (diyas) and offering trays with pink flowers, a folded red cloth and a small brass pot. The scene is a worship setting with a cordoned puja arrangement. No living people are visible.2011-07-31October 27 20082008-10-27Two metal murti statues seated on a white draped pedestal against a red sequined backdrop framed by gold ornate arch. The left figure, male, wears an orange turban, orange-and-maroon checked dhoti, ornate jewelled and gold necklaces, bangles and an ankle bell, holding a trident and a small damaru-like drum. The right figure, female, has dark braided hair, wears a maroon sari with gold border, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a sprig of green. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. Deity murti with decorative jewelled hand and bell details.2011-07-31November 26 20072007-11-26A 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.2010-07-13A 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.2009-12-11Golden murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati deity pair, adorned for alankaram. The male figure wears white dhoti with red-and-gold border, jewelled necklaces and a crown, holding a trident and a small drum-like object. The female figure wears a green sari with red-and-gold border, red blouse with silver embroidery, a long braid and ornate jewellery. A white cloth covers a central shivalinga-like object decorated with a silver band, garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers, with red flowers at its base, set on a white draped altar.