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A photograph of a shrine featuring two seated deity murti, one holding a trident and wearing a crown, the other crowned and adorned with heavy jewelled necklaces, both dressed in gold and orange garments with garlands of marigolds and white flowers. They are set before an ornate golden arch with a lion-face crest and a red backdrop, flanked by red and green ceremonial banners with elephant motifs. A brass lamp stand with multiple oil lamps stands to the right, a kalasha-like brass vessel to the left, and a tiger-skin cloth lies at the base. No people are visible.

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December 09 20122012-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 09 20122012-12-09December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesA photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden throne-like arch against a red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala necklaces, pearl strands and an orange-gold dhoti, holding a trident-like staff and a damaru-style hand gesture. The female figure wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces with red jewels, and an orange sari, with a flower garland at her crown. Marigold flowers, brass bowls and offerings sit at the base. Behind the figures are a printed sign reading Costa Victoria and colourful textile hangings. Statues only, no living people present.2012-12-10 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side within an ornate gold arched frame against a painted forest backdrop of trees and foliage. The figure on the left wears a tall jeweled crown, a tiger-striped garment, a gold-bordered white dhoti and layered white and gold necklaces, holding a trident in one hand and a damaru-like hand gesture in the other. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown with pearl drops, a green and red silk sari with gold border, pearl garlands and bangles, holding a lotus-like object. Both have gold faces and shining adornments.December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesTwo silver-finished deity murtis, a male form and a female form, are seated side by side under a golden arch draped with orange-gold silk. The male murti wears a green and red turban with a crown, a red-and-gold tilak, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff and a cobra-hooded object. The female murti wears a tall crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. In front, a silver-and-gold kalasha-like or peetha pedestal is decorated with green and yellow garlands and a dark red cloth. The scene appears to be a temple darshan image of deities, with no people visible.2011-12-31A photograph of a pair of deity murti in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch and red curtain. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-red crown or turban, a yellow dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a magenta sari with a green border, a gold crown, heavy necklaces and a white flower garland, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Silver oil lamps and a silver peacock-shaped lamp stand in the foreground, with a tray of offerings at right.2010-07-21A gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side within an ornate golden arch against deep red drapery. The male deity wears a tall gold crown with a red turban band, holds a trident, and has a raised hand gesture; the female deity wears a gold crown and ornate jewelry. Both are adorned with white and multicoloured jewelled necklaces, large earrings, and red and white flower garlands. A heap of red, yellow and white flowers and gold vessels sits at the base.2009-11-16A photograph of a golden deity murti set in an ornate golden arch against a painted backdrop of large banyan tree roots. The central figure, a seated male deity, wears a tall gold crown with jewelled medallion, a gold-and-white garland, layered necklaces, and an orange-red lower garment with a gold-bordered shawl, holding a trident in one hand. Beside him sits a female deity in a gold crown, red and gold sari with teal blouse, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a flower garland. Smaller gilded figures stand in side arches at the edges. The murti rests on an orange and gold draped platform.