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Photograph of a gold-and-jewelled temple shrine of Shiva and Parvati (deity murti) seated on a golden lion-arched throne. Two gilded deity figures sit above: the male form raises a hand in blessing and holds a trident, while the female form wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown and necklaces. Below, a central linga-form image is covered in dense garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers, with gold ornaments and a cobra hood above. Two golden lion statues flank the base and a smaller decorated deity image sits at the right. No living people are visible.

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October 15 20132013-10-15Golden murti of a deity pair seated on a decorated platform framed by arches of yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. The male figure, wearing a blue and gold dhoti and heavy jewelled necklaces, holds a trident. The female figure wears a purple and green sari with jewellery. A large golden linga stands in front, covered in red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments, with a lion-faced golden figure and a small golden shrine lamp at its base. Red and striped cloths drape the platform. No people are visible; all figures are statues.2020-11-29A golden temple shrine niche framed by ornate gilded arch work holds gilded murtis of a deity pair: a male figure in an orange-red turban and jewelled necklaces beside a female figure in a gold-and-maroon brocade sari with a jewelled crown and a lotus-like hand gesture. In front, a black stone linga is draped in an orange cloth and wrapped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, and a gold yoni-pitha base with a jewelled silver face. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwear sits at left with an offering dish. Red silk drapes cover the altar platform, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched niche and gold-brocade backdrop. Two metallic deity murtis stand above, one with a red-and-orange turban and trident-like staff, the other in a brocade sari with a jewelled crown. In front, a dark black stone linga is draped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, a gold yoni-pitha base, and a silver-and-gem bodice-like ornament. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwrap sits at lower left holding flower garlands, with a brass oil lamp at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27A golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine niche, flanked by red velvet drapes. The two figures wear gold crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces; the male figure holds a trident-like staff. Below them a large Shiva lingam is dressed with multicoloured flower garlands, silver-and-gold ornaments and a red stone set in its face, with a small white cloth at its base. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side. Walls are carved stone. No physical people are visible in the scene.2009-11-19December 15 20112011-12-15November 06 20112011-11-06June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a throne-like dais inside a temple at night-lit warm tones. The left figure, male, wears a tall crown, silver-embellished armour-like adornments, a large golden cobra hood behind the head, and a red-orange dhoti with a purple-and-gold shawl. The right figure, female, wears an ornate crown, a green and red sari, and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with white jasmine and red-and-green flower garlands, with additional flower swags hanging across the front of the dais and a golden kalasha-like pedestal below. No living people are visible.December 28 20112011-12-28Golden-hued deity murti of a seated divine couple under an ornate gilded arch with orange-gold drapery, adorned with jewelled necklaces, flower garlands in red and yellow, and a red turban on the male figure. In front, a dark Shiva linga is draped in red cloth and garlanded with rudraksha beads and marigolds, with a white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a white head covering below it. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and a pink and yellow cloth offering lies at the bottom edge.2011-11-27August 15 20172017-08-15 +1 copies