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December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesA decorated temple deity murti pair seated on a throne, with a large gold-toned Shiva lingam-form image at the centre. Two deity figures on the throne wear crowns, jewelled ornaments and orange and green garments, with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped around the throne back and the central lingam. A gold kalasha-style base and a brass oil lamp sit in front, and a yellow silk cloth with green and white garlands covers the altar. The scene is an alankaram of deity murtis with flower garlands and ornaments; no people are visible.May 27 20072007-05-27December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a decorated pair of deity murti seated side by side in a temple shrine, adorned with elaborate gold and jewelled crowns, silver-and-gold ornaments, and necklaces. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small ritual object, while the figure on the right holds a trident-like staff. Both wear rich red, orange and pink silk garments. Thick garlands of white jasmine and red and green flower strings frame the shrine. In front, a large gold crown-shaped alankaram (decorative ornament) with a shivalinga-like form sits on a decorated pedestal, surrounded by flower garlands and small brass lamps.December 05 20142014-12-05Two golden deity murti are dressed and garlanded for worship in a shrine, densely covered with yellow marigold and red rose garlands with green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall white-and-red beaded crown, a crescent ornament, jewelled ornate necklaces and golden arm bangles, holding a small round fruit in one hand while the other hand is raised in a mudra. The figure on the right wears a jewelled red-and-gold crown and heavy gold ornaments. A gold-framed arch and green backdrop surround them.2017-11-26November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesTwo golden murti statues of deities are seated side by side on a raised altar framed by a gilded arch and a red drape. Both are richly decorated with layered garlands of marigolds, roses and jasmine in yellow, red, purple and white, with an ornate silver necklace on the figure at left. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a ritual object, while the figure at right wears an ornate crown, a red and gold dress and carries a staff. Oil lamps burn at the lower left and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits in front. Garland-covered pillars frame the scene. Physical people are not visible.2012-05-02November 21 20182018-11-21December 19 20162016-12-19A shrine photograph of a central deity murti seated on a golden throne-like seat, framed by a large arched gold backdrop covered in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown, a gold necklace and a green-and-gold garment, with a large decorative gold shield or crest behind the seat. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine: on the left a figure in green turban and green-and-gold dress with a garland of white and red flowers, and on the right a figure in a dark headdress and rust-coloured garment with a white garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and flower offerings and decorated plates sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2016-12-19