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A temple sanctum photograph showing a large ornate deity murti seated on a pink silk-draped throne beneath a golden arched canopy. The seated figure wears an orange and gold crown, gold armlets, layered white and gold garlands and a red-and-orange garment, holding a golden staff in one hand. A companion figure beside it wears a dark hair bun, pearl necklaces and an orange garment. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the throne and a small seated figure in red and orange is placed at the front. On the right stands a small statue in a blue-curtained niche wearing a red robe, a red turban and a rudraksha mala. Red velvet backdrop, carved grey stone pillars and gold carvings frame the scene.

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September 09 20112011-09-09A photograph of a temple shrine with large gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arch, draped in saffron and orange cloth with white and gold garlands. Strings of marigolds hang down the front. Between them sits a small seated figure in saffron robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha mala, placed on a blue-and-gold cushioned seat. To the right, a separate standing figure in red robes with a red cap and gold necklace stands in a blue niche. A small brass lamp and offerings sit at the base, and the stone pillars are carved.2011-09-09October 22 20132013-10-22A golden temple shrine niche holds large deity murti figures of a goddess and a god seated on a pink-draped throne, both with gold crowns, red and pink garments, and layered gold necklaces. The figures are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a small white seated statue in pink robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits in front. A standing figure in red clothing stands at the right side of the shrine, with brass oil lamps flanking the niche and an ornate gold arch framing the central deities against golden draped fabric.2012-02-11April AF 2012Photograph of a shrine with a seated pair of deity murti dressed in orange and red silks, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The central figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and the figure on the right holds a lotus; both have tall crowns and ornate jewellery. In front sits a large kalasha-like object with a shivalinga-shaped base adorned with garlands, a jeweled breastplate, and brass oil lamps and bowls on the floor. A smaller red-clad figure sits in a blue niche to the right, and gilded arches frame the scene. No people are visible.2013-01-12A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a golden arched backdrop and a gold-embroidered curtain. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised pink and maroon platform: a male figure wearing an orange dhoti-like garment, a red crown, a rudraksha-style necklace and a white garland, holding a trident-like weapon, and a female figure in an orange blouse and gold jewellery with a red-and-white garland. Between them stands a Shiva linga draped in flower garlands of marigold and red blossoms, with brass oil lamps and offerings in the foreground. A smaller murti stands in a side niche on the right, adorned with a red garland, and brass lamps flank the altar. No physical people are visible.2011-10-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arched niche with magenta drapery. The large figures are adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, gold jewellery and crowns, and one holds a trident-like staff. A silver lamp stand with lit flame stands at the right, beside a smaller painted or sculpted figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long hair in a blue-curtained alcove. Brass lamps and an offering plate sit before the altar, with a tiled gold-accented temple wall behind.2013-01-13February 26 20132013-02-26 +2 copiesMarch 01 20132013-03-01September 09 20112011-09-09April 24 20132013-04-24