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Photograph of a gilded pair of seated deity murtis on a raised pedestal before a red curtain, decorated with pink flowers. The left figure wears a tall crown and raises one hand in blessing; the right figure wears a smaller crown and holds a lotus-like object. A blurred oil lamp flame is visible at left, and a hand of a person in white clothing appears at the left edge, partly out of frame. A small deity relief is carved on the pedestal base.

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Photograph of a golden metal sculpture of a seated divine couple in a temple setting, the male figure on the left with a crown and the female figure on the right wearing a tall crown, necklaces and armlets, with red drapery behind and ornate carved golden pillars on the right. A red bindi is visible on both foreheads. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the far left edge applying a substance to the statue. Small offerings and a small kalasha-like object sit at the lower left, with a small deity figure in an arched niche at the base.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21Photograph of a gilded metal murti of a seated divine couple, a male deity on the left with a tall conical crown and a female deity on the right with a smaller crown, both covered in white-yellow paste as during abhishekam. The male figure has a bare upper torso with ornate necklaces and a jewelled waistband; the female figure wears a beaded necklace and bangles and holds a lotus-like object. A red cloth backdrop hangs behind them and a partial human arm in white sleeves holding a bowl appears at the left edge. The image is a photograph of a statue, so no physical people are counted in the scene beyond the arm.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21Close photo of gilded deity murti, a seated pair of gold-coloured figures with tall crowns and ornate jewelry, one holding a raised hand gesture and a staff, set before a red draped backdrop and carved pillars. Two partially visible people stand at the left edge, one in white clothing with orange cloth, observing the sacred images.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A large gilded statue of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, is the main subject, placed in an ornate temple-style pavilion. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and a raised hand, wears a tall crown and rudraksha-style adornments, and is adorned with pink flower garlands. The female figure sits beside him with a jewelled crown and garlands. A small golden yoni-lingam-style base and offerings lie at the front on a wet floor scattered with petals and grains. A red cloth and green fabric hang behind, and a steel bowl of flowers sits at lower left. No living people are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of a gilded shrine containing a large golden statue of a seated deity pair, a male figure with a tall crown and a female figure with a smaller crown, both with raised hands and jewelled ornaments. A small gilded kalasha-like form and a small lamp-like object rest on the pavement at the base, with petals scattered on the wet floor. A man in a white shirt and yellow-orange dhoti stands at the left pillar, appearing to tend or clean the shrine. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, and the pillared gold shrine has floral carved panels and lush green trees behind.2006-10-21A photograph of a golden-painted pair of deity murti seated on a stone pedestal, a male figure with a crown and a female figure with a tall crown and ornate necklace, both smeared with yellow turmeric. A man in white clothing with an orange cloth on his shoulder pours liquid from a silver vessel over the male figure's chest, while a silver cup is held at the female figure's side. Pink flowers and petals lie at the base, and red cloth hangs in the background. No physical people are the focus beyond the attendant; the scene is a ritual abhishekam of the murti.2006-10-21