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A decorated shrine photograph showing a large bronze-coloured murti of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side, Shiva holding a trident and wearing an orange turban, a crown and layered silver necklaces, Parvati in a copper-gold and teal sari with jewelled headdress. Both are framed by arches of yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands. In front, a white statue with an orange turban and orange robe sits on a throne-like seat draped with a white cloth with gold borders and a blue velvet backdrop, and a smaller orange-robed seated figure with folded hands is decorated with garlands below. Petals and flowers are scattered on the stone platform.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine tableau with large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, the male figure in an orange turban holding a trishul and wearing layered silver necklaces, the female figure in a gold-brocade blouse and teal and purple skirt. Yellow, orange and magenta garlands frame the arch. In front, a smaller white-and-orange seated figure with a gold chain and rudraksha-style beads sits on a blue cushioned seat, surrounded by flower garlands and petals on the floor. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple alcove, filled with murti figures rather than living people. Two larger deity statues stand at the back: the male figure in an orange turban and silver necklaces holds a trident, and the female figure wears a teal and magenta sari with gold jewellery and holds a ceremonial object. Between and in front of them sits a smaller white-and-orange statue wearing an orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, seated with hands joined. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers wrap the shrine, with a purple satin cloth draped below, scattered petals on the stone floor, and wooden benches at the sides.2007-12-30December 13 20112011-12-13December 10 20072007-12-10A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple hall with red velvet curtains. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind an altar: the figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a white dhoti, holding a ceremonial object; the figure on the right wears a silver crown and a green and orange blouse with bangles. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. In front, a stone or metal linga-like form is covered with an orange cloth, a green garland and a striped silk cloth with gold borders. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot and a plate with offerings sit on the altar.2007-12-23 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a raised throne within a gold arched shrine niche with a deep maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, red and purple garments, and heavy gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, and a red-and-gold cloth lies across the seat below them. A small purple logo appears at lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-13A decorated temple shrine photographed from the front. Two gilded, red-clad deity murtis of a seated male and female pair sit on a golden-cushioned seat under a gold arch, garlanded with yellow, red, purple and green flower strands. The male figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and gold jewellery; the female figure wears red and gold ornaments. In front, a dark stone linga wrapped in red cloth with a gold yoni-base and a white flower garland is adorned with a red-and-yellow garland. A brass oil lamp stands at the right and small brass lamps sit at the base. A white and gold-bordered cloth hangs at the left. No people are visible.2010-12-28December 10 20162016-12-10A 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.2009-06-30December 23 20072007-12-23