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A temple shrine photograph showing a gold-framed niche with two large deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in magenta and gold sari, both adorned with gold jewellery and crowns. In front is a seated figure in orange clothing and a white flower garland, with a large silver-and-gold ceremonial throne and yellow and red flower garlands draped around the figures. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and silver puja bowls are arranged on the altar in front, and a red curtain backs the shrine.

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2010 - Photo AlbumPhotograph of a richly decorated temple shrine inside a gilded arch with a red velvet backdrop. Two large metallic deity murtis stand above: a male figure with a red turban, crown, trident and yellow dhoti, and a female figure in a magenta and green sari, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Between them sits a dark-faced deity murti wearing a green-and-red cloth turban with a golden crown. Before the altar, a small white marble figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits with hands raised, surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha pots and offering bowls on a white cloth. No living people are visible.2010-07-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a large golden murti of a seated deity with a trident, wearing a red-and-orange turban, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, beside a golden female figure in a pink sari with a garland of yellow and purple flowers. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, one hand raised in blessing, sits on a white draped platform, with a turbaned orange-clad figure seated before the deities and flower garlands draped across the scene. Brass bowls rest at the base. The shrine is decorated with golden carvings and yellow silk hangings. This is a statue arrangement with no living people visible.2010-12-16Richly decorated temple alankaram of two seated deities in a gilded arched niche with red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand, holding a trident, and sits beside a consort in a white and gold sari with layered pearl-style necklaces. Between them stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a green leaf and garlands of yellow and red flowers, set on an ornate gold pedestal. In front, a white statue seated on the base wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, with a small brass lamp beside it and flower petals scattered on the floor.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche framing a pair of deity murtis seated together. The left figure has a blue-skinned face, an orange-and-red turban-style crown, a trident in one raised hand and ornate gold necklaces with red and white garlands. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown and garland, with a gold-trimmed white and purple dress. Between them sits a shivalinga-like form draped with red flower garlands and decorated with a golden tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small statue of a standing devotee in orange and green robes is placed in a separate niche to the right. Offerings, a kalasha-style vessel and a plate are set on the altar.2013-06-13Photo of a temple abhishekam scene. A large golden-coloured statue pair of a male deity and a female deity stands in a gilded shrine arch, the male figure wearing an orange turban and holding a trident, the female figure in a magenta and green sari. Between them, a central statue is draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers and offerings of fruit and leaves. In the foreground, a seated man in an orange robe with white ash markings on his arms and forehead faces the deities with hands folded. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a gilded table is heaped with red and yellow flowers and garlands.2010-07-21Golden murti of a deity couple, a male figure in an orange turban and tall crown holding a trident and a small drum, beside a female figure in a pink sari and ornate crown, both wearing layered gold necklaces and earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the figures and a central shivalinga-like stone seat below them. Gold lamp stands with lit wicks flank the shrine, against a red velvet backdrop within an ornate golden arch.2009-12-15A golden-framed shrine with a red curtain shows a large gilded murti of Shiva in an orange-red turban and jewellery, holding a trident, seated beside a pink-sari-clad Parvati with a gold necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a figure in a deep orange-red turban wears a gold waist band and a gold-trimmed white cloth, seated on a golden pedestal, with a white marble statue in orange robes and a rudraksha mala beneath, raising one hand in blessing. Silver bowls and a yellow silk drape complete the scene.2010-12-16July 21 20102010-07-21Outdoor temple scene with a pair of large decorated deity murtis under a gilded arch. The central figure is a male deity with a crown, trident and orange-red headwear, wearing a gold-and-silver ornamented garment; beside him stands a female deity in a magenta and gold sari with a tall black crown. Both are garlanded with red, white and yellow flower garlands. In front, a man in an orange ochre robe with white body markings sits and gestures toward a small seated figure draped in orange, which is partly obscured by garlands and a golden ritual vessel. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gilded platform holds white and red flower offerings, with fruit and betel leaves placed on the floor below. An elderly bald man in orange sits at the left edge.2010-07-21A temple shrine dominated by two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped platform, both wearing ornate crowns and jeweled necklaces, with red and yellow flower garlands draped across the shrine. In front, a shiva lingam wrapped in red cloth and topped with an orange cloth sits on a gold base, encircled by a red and white garland. A white marble figure adorned with gold jewelry and flower garlands sits at the bottom, flanked by brass pots, lamps and a brass bowl with offerings. No people are visible; the scene is a decorated abhishekam-style shrine with deity murtis.2012-07-30April 17 20122012-04-17