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A photograph of a bronze processional murti of a deity couple seated on a wooden palanquin or ratha under a stone canopy with trees behind. The figure on the left has a tall crown, a cobra-hooded seat or canopy of five hooded serpents with green stones, an orange dhoti or shawl, a black bodice, a white jewelled necklace and raised hands holding a ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a red sari with gold borders, a silver waist belt and jewelled bangles. Both have gold-toned faces and jewelled ornaments.

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March 06 20072007-03-06Two bronze-gold statues of deities sit under a stone canopy on a golden throne with a five-hooded serpent hood. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a dark maroon-black bodice with an ornate white-and-gold necklace, holding a ceremonial staff in one hand and showing an abhaya-style open palm. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border and a gold necklace, with jewelled armlets, holding a small object in one raised hand. Both have tall crowns and ornate jewellery; foliage is visible behind them. The image is an archival photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2007-03-06Two gilded metal murti statues sit side by side under a wooden roof. The left figure, in an orange dhoti and black upper cloth with a silver necklace, raises one hand in abhaya gesture and holds a ceremonial staff. The right figure wears a red and gold-bordered sari with a silver waist belt, and its hand is extended outward. Both have ornate crowns. In front, a golden multi-headed serpent canopy with green and blue gem drops shelters a small orange-cloth altar with a tilak mark and a white flower garland. Trees appear behind. No living people are visible.2007-03-06Outdoor shrine photograph showing two large dark stone or metal deity murti seated side by side on a raised grey pedestal, each draped in orange and red cloth with ornate gold and silver ornaments, a jewelled necklace on the left figure, and a tall gold multi-pronged headdress or crown in front. A white and orange flower garland and red and yellow flowers adorn the central pedestal, which is covered with an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small silver ceremonial stand with a flower sits in the foreground. Bamboo scaffolding and ropes frame the temple pillars, with trees behind. No physical people are visible.2007-03-06Ceremonial deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, gilded and richly adorned, set against a turquoise satin backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The male figure wears an orange turban, a blue garment with a red and gold pendant, multiple necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, green and blue dress and holds a flower. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures. A shivalingam or pedestal in front is decorated with a silver hood-shaped canopy, green-tipped ornaments and garlands, indicating a puja arrangement. No living people are visible.2013-03-04March 04 20132013-03-04A large stone-and-metal deity murti, seated on a pedestal under a wooden scaffold framework, with two multi-armed figures in red and orange garments and gold ornaments. A golden kirtimukha-style arch with a row of gold finials rises behind a garland of white flowers and yellow marigolds. In front, a tiered orange cloth covers a platform holding brass oil lamps, a brass arched torana with a small figure, a small brass vessel and a plate with offerings.2007-03-06Outdoor view of a stone shrine under bamboo scaffolding showing two large seated deity murtis with fierce faces, ornate crowns and red-orange garments. A hooded cobra-hood canopy of gold and tiered jewelled crown sits in front of the figures, draped with white jasmine garlands and yellow and red flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, which is covered with an orange cloth. A brass arch-shaped ornament and a small brass deity figure rest at the lower right, with trees behind the shrine.2007-03-06November 27 20112011-11-27July 12 20132013-07-12A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a shrine pavilion. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a saffron/orange shawl and dhoti, pours water from a vessel over a metal peetha-like base. Behind him stand two gilded deity murtis of a couple, adorned with ornate gold crowns, layered white and gold necklaces, and one wearing a green and red silk sari with gold border. A golden trident-like staff stands beside them, and a stone-carved pavilion with green trees forms the background. The man's appearance (long hair, saffron cloth, distinctive adornment) fits the a person description, but the face is not clearly visible, so identification is uncertain.2007-02-23A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a raised red-draped platform inside a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident in one hand, with a blue skirt and layered gold necklaces and rudraksha beads. The figure on the right wears a tall crown with a halo, a blue sari and gold jewellery and garlands. A golden kalasha pot sits in front, with a black stone linga, garlands of red and white flowers and rudraksha malas draped over the base. No physical people are visible; the pictured figures are statues.2012-05-08