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Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like platform against a red draped backdrop within a gold-embossed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with crescent ornament, layered silver-jewelled necklaces and an orange lower garment, and holds a trident-like emblem. The figure on the right wears a maroon silk garment with silver embroidery, a crescent-topped headdress and layered necklaces. Between them stands a tall gold-plated shiva lingam with a golden sheath, flanked by red, white and yellow flower garlands draped over the figures and the lingam. In the foreground a small white-clad figure with a green head covering sits at the base of the platform beside brass vessels and offerings, with a blue draped cloth below.

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Photograph of a gilded temple shrine arch framing two large metal deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like base. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, crown with crescent, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a small ritual object; the figure on the right wears a crown, jewelled ornaments and a blue silk sari-like garment. A golden lingam-shaped pillar stands in front, draped with red and yellow marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps on either side and a red velvet backdrop. A small white statue in orange robes sits at the lower left, and a silver bowl rests on the platform. No living people are visible.2010-07-04A photograph of a gilded metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a bull-shaped (Nandi) base, with a golden shivalingam in front. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue dhoti and a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident and drum. The female figure wears an orange and red sari, an ornate black crown and jewelled necklaces. Yellow and red marigold and rose garlands drape the shivalingam and figures, and a gold arched frame with repousse floral motifs surrounds the shrine. No live people are visible.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Photograph of a golden shrine arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis seated on a gilded throne, a male figure in an orange turban and blue-and-gold garment holding a trident and a ceremonial object, beside a female figure in an orange and black garment with layered gold necklaces. Red and yellow garlands of flowers drape both figures. A small white and orange seated figure sits at the base near a silver kalasha, brass lamps, oil lamps and offering vessels in the foreground. No physical people are present.2010-07-08June 30 20102010-06-30July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesGolden statues of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, sit in a gilded arched shrine with a dark red backdrop and blue and yellow silk draping. The male figure holds a trident and a ritual object, the female figure wears ornate jewellery and a tall crown. A large golden shivalinga stands at the centre, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strands and a green leaf crown. In front, a small figure in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace sits in worship amid brass lamps, bells, a kalasha and a golden shri yantra. The scene is a deity murti puja setting.2009-12-01A photograph of a gilded processional or temple deity pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, rows of beaded necklaces and ornate earrings, and holds a small ritual object. The female figure wears a silver crown, layered jewellery and a blue and gold sari. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both figures and a silver shivalinga-shaped object sits before them on a silver stand. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar. The scene is a deity murti display in a temple setting.2010-07-04Gilded deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati on a silver-covered pedestal before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, blue garment and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a kalasha-like object; the female figure wears a black crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and an orange-and-yellow sari. A silver shivalinga stands in front, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. In the lower left corner, a partially visible person in white with an orange head covering stands at the edge of the frame.2010-07-09June 30 20102010-06-30Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like base within a gilded arch, draped in red and magenta satin and heavily garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers. Shiva holds a trident in one hand and makes a blessing gesture; Parvati wears a crown and layered jewelled necklaces. In front of the central lingam-shaped form, a small white marble figure in a blue robe and turban with a garland stands at the base, appearing to be a statue rather than a living person. The scene is an image of deity murti decorated with flower garlands and jewellery.2009-11-19