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Photograph of an arched temple shrine framed by carved gold ornamentation. Two large painted deity murtis stand at the back: the left figure holds a trident and wears a yellow turban and crown, and the right figure wears an orange sari and a white necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and an orange turban, hand raised in blessing. Brass offering lamps and a handbell sit on the stage, and a red curtain and purple cloth fill the background. No physical people are visible.

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December 17 20102010-12-17December 17 20102010-12-17December 17 20102010-12-17December 17 20102010-12-17December 16 20102010-12-16A gilded arched shrine framed in ornate golden relief holds a seated pair of deity murtis in front of a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban-crown, silver-white jewellery and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident-like staff, and sits on a golden seat with a yellow cloth. The female figure wears a white-and-gold garment, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and rests a hand on the seat. Between them stands a tall silver-and-gold lingam-shaped vessel draped with red and yellow flower garlands. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine. In the foreground, a small white statue of a sannyasi in orange robes and a white flower garland raises one hand in blessing, with a garland-draped shrine and lamps before it.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a large deity murti pair: a standing figure with raised hands holding a trident in an orange-red headdress, beside a consort in a purple sari and garland. Below them sits a smaller figure in a red-and-gold garment draped with beaded necklaces and a flower garland. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls, a small open book, and fresh flowers are arranged on the stone platform. To the right, a separate niche holds a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads, appearing to be a statue or painted figure rather than a living person. No living people are visible.2013-03-13A shrine photograph showing a gilded arched niche draped with orange cloth, holding a large deity pair in front. The taller deity figure has a red turban, raised hand holding a trident, and a rudraksha mala with a bright yellow dhoti; beside him is a female figure in purple and gold clothing with a crown and floral garlands. Between them sits a shivalinga-like murti wrapped in a garland of purple and green flowers, decorated with a beaded necklace and set on a red cloth. A smaller statue standing in a side niche wears orange and rudraksha beads and sits on a green base.2013-03-13Golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati as Ardhanareeshwara-style figures, under a gilded arch against red drapery. The left figure wears a red-and-gold turban and holds a trident-like staff; the right has a crown and jeweled necklaces. In front stands a gold-plated lingam wrapped with a coiled golden naga, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Below, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing. White cloths, brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the altar. No living people are visible.2010-11-21A photograph of a gilded temple sanctum shrine framed by an ornate golden arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side on a shivalinga-style pedestal, the figure on the left holding a trident and the figure on the right wearing a tall gold crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and earrings. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape the murtis and the lingam. In front, a white marble seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a garland is shown in blessing. A brass oil lamp burns at the lower left and brass lamps stand at the sides. No people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the frame.2009-10-17A temple shrine photograph showing a gilded arched frame with a red velvet backdrop. Seated on a golden throne-like platform are two silver-finished deity murtis: a male figure wearing a crown and red-and-gold attire with a trident-like staff at his side, and a female figure in a white-and-silver sari with a dark braided hairstyle. A golden lingam-shaped object stands in front of them draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. Below, a small white statue of a seated figure in orange robes with a garland and an orange head covering sits beside brass oil lamps, flowers and ritual items. No living people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesDecember 28 20112011-12-28