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Photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti pair seated on a throne before a red curtain inside a gilded arch. The male figure wears a yellow garment, an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, heavy gold necklaces and holds a trident. The female figure wears a magenta and green silk sari with ornate gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In the foreground a dark stone deity is draped with a green and orange cloth, adorned with a gold armband and white garment, and a figure in orange robes and turban sits in front with hands joined in prayer, next to oil lamps.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21July 20 20102010-07-20Photograph of a golden deity arrangement in a gilded arch framed by red velvet drapery. Two large seated metal deity figures are shown: the left figure has four arms, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears a red turban, red and silver jewelled necklaces, and a gold crown, while the right figure wears a gold crown, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a gold-bordered pink-and-beige garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. In front is a seated shiva-linga type stone form covered with a pink cloth and a decorative white-and-green pattern, with rudraksha beads, gold bowls and a large brass lamp at the foot. Several brass oil lamps stand in the foreground on a stepped platform. No people are visible.2016-06-15September 22 20142014-09-22 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a male and female pair, seated on a pink draped platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled necklace with green stones, and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jewelled crown and a matching necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. In the foreground a white-clad figure with a blue head covering and an orange-and-white turban sits in front of a gold and green-bordered cloth, bearing a jewelled headdress and necklace, appearing to be a lifelike statue or devotee; the foreground figure's identity is uncertain.2010-09-15A gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais within an ornate gold arch, draped with dark red velvet. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands. The female figure beside him wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-white garland. In front, a large lingam is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, jewelled ornaments and a central red stone. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2009-11-19A golden-framed shrine holds a seated deity murti pair beneath orange draped fabric. The male figure has a trident, a red turban and a crown-like headdress, and wears layered silver necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold sari and heavy silver jewellery. Both are garlanded with red and yellow marigold chains, and a Shivalinga stands in front on a white and purple cloth, surrounded by brass vessels and offerings. Pale purple drapery and lamps sit on the platform below.2011-10-14June 21 20132013-06-21A photograph of a temple shrine with two large golden metal deity murtis richly adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, and purple flowers. The left figure holds a trident and a small pot-like object and wears a pink and orange cloth; the right figure wears an ornate crown and holds a staff. Between them is a decorated throne-like seat draped with a red and orange cloth and a green garland. In the foreground, a white marble statue of a seated sage wearing an orange turban and red-orange robe sits beside a silver lamp on a white-draped table. A golden arch frames the scene. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a throne-like seat against a red backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a small ritual implement, and is adorned with layered necklaces and a yellow garment with blue lower cloth. The figure beside is adorned with a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, and an orange and gold sari. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers. Below, a small seated figure in a pink garment and white shawl, shown as a statue or portrait, receives offerings. The scene includes ornate gold carved framing. No living people are visible.2010-02-20September 22 20142014-09-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with two golden metal deity murtis under a gilded arch against an orange drape. The left murti has four arms, holds a trident and a drum, and wears a red and gold turban and a yellow and pink skirt. The right murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a maroon garment and holds a long staff. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. In front sits a smaller white statue of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and turban, and a brass oil lamp stands at the base. No living people are visible.2011-01-31