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A gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden throne under an ornate gold arch with red drapes. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a blue dhoti with a jewelled necklace and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a black crown, a red and yellow sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gold kalasha-like lamp stand and oil lamps flank the shrine.

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A gilded temple shrine arch frames a pair of large deity murti statues seated on a pink-draped pedestal, with a red curtain behind. The taller male figure wears an orange turban and a crown, holds a trident-like staff and a ritual object in raised hands, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and green gems. Beside him a female figure wears a crown, an orange and purple sari and heavy gold jewellery, with one hand raised. Strands of yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from both figures, and golden oil lamps stand at the sides. A central offering plate holds an orange cloth and jewelled items. No living people are visible.2010-09-15A photograph of a golden temple shrine housing a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a gilded pedestal. The Shiva figure wears a red and orange turban, a blue lower garment, a trident in hand and a rudraksha-style necklace; the Parvati figure wears a red-orange garment and a gold crown with ornate jewelry. Between them stands a golden shivalinga draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides against a red curtain and carved gold arch. In the foreground, a seated figure in saffron robes with a saffron head covering faces the murti in devotion. The scene conveys a Shiva-Parvati puja setting.2010-07-09A photograph of a shrine image of a deity couple, a male figure with an orange and gold crown or turban, a crescent ornament and a trident, beside a female figure in a black crown with an orange sari, both adorned with heavy gold jewellery and rudraksha-like beads. They stand behind a silver shivalinga-style vessel decorated with green leaves and red and yellow marigold garlands, flanked by ornate gold lamps within a gilded arch against a red curtain. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-09A golden deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati stands in an ornate gilded arch with a deep red curtain behind. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, and holds a trident; the female figure wears an orange and purple sari with a jewelled crown and necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Golden lamp stands flank the arch, and an ornate shivalinga-style base with a cloth sits at the front on a pink satin cloth. No people are present.2010-09-15July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesOctober 09 20102010-10-09October 15 20102010-10-15Golden deity murti pair seated on a throne within a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent, holds a trident and a small drum-like rattle, and is adorned with a jewelled blue garment and beaded necklaces. The female figure wears a blue sari with a gold-threaded border, a jewelled crown and layered garlands, and holds a lotus-like flower. Between them stands a golden lingam with three horizontal white stripes, draped in yellow and purple flower garlands. Below sits a small white stone figure of a kneeling devotee with folded hands in blue, flanked by a brass kalasha and small offerings. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the golden throne base is ornately carved.2010-10-15A photograph of a golden shrine housing a deity murti pair seated on a gilded peetha. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a blue garment, a trident and a drum-like staff, with rows of jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, yellow and orange garments and rudraksha-style ornaments. Marigold garlands in red and yellow hang across the murti, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits in front. Brass oil lamps flank the arched shrine, and a red cloth backdrop frames it. A small seated figure in saffron-coloured robes appears at the base, and a white-robed devotee figure stands beside the altar.2010-07-09Golden utsava murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side within an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The deity figure on the left wears a striped red, white and blue turban, many-stranded silver necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The consort on the right wears a black crown with a silver halo, layered jewellery, and a blue and red sari, with garlands of red and white flowers draped over both figures. Brass lamps with green-tipped flames and a decorated shield-shaped base sit in the foreground. The image is a photo of a deity figure, not a living person.2008-10-01A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtains showing a pair of deity murti seated on a golden throne. The male figure wears a red crown, a blue and gold dhoti-style garment, and a rudraksha-like beaded necklace with a silver ornament; he holds a trident and a drum. The female figure wears a black crown and an orange-gold sari with ornate gold necklaces. Garlands of red, yellow and white flowers hang from the figures and the throne. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine, and a kneeling priest in orange and white clothing with a red head covering sits in front making offerings, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like object before him. A small figure stands at the right side of the shrine.2010-07-08January 29 20132013-01-29