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Photograph of a golden temple shrine inside an ornate gilded arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side: the figure on the left wears a green and orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and earrings. In front, a tall gold-and-silver shivalingam-style form is draped with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Below, a white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a white garland sits on a pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and green and yellow silk cloth drapes the base.

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A photograph of a gilded temple sanctum shrine framed by an ornate golden arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side on a shivalinga-style pedestal, the figure on the left holding a trident and the figure on the right wearing a tall gold crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and earrings. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape the murtis and the lingam. In front, a white marble seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a garland is shown in blessing. A brass oil lamp burns at the lower left and brass lamps stand at the sides. No people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the frame.2009-10-17A gilded shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, holds a trident-like staff, and wears silver-white jewelled necklaces; the female figure wears a tall golden crown and matching jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. In front stands a tall silver-and-gold shivalingam, also garlanded. A small white marble statue in a red robe and white garland sits at the base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small oil lamp is visible at the lower centre. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2009-10-17November 19 20092009-11-19A golden shrine inside a temple hall shows a gilded deity murti pair seated under an ornate gold arch with a deep red curtain behind. The figures wear jewelled necklaces, garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, and a teal and gold cloth. In front stands a silver-and-gold sivalingam wrapped in garlands, with a small white statue dressed in red cloth and a white garland seated before it. Tall brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the shrine and a small brass lamp sits on the floor in the foreground.2009-10-17November 19 20092009-11-19Interior shrine photograph of a gilded deity pair seated within an ornate gold arched frame against red drapes. The central figure wears a green and orange turban and a tall gold crown, holds a trident-like staff, and wears layered white and gold necklaces; a companion figure wears a golden crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped in dark green cloth with a golden yellow skirt below. A tall silver and gold kalasha/linga-shaped object stands in front, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower malas. In the foreground a small white marble figure in red robes and white garland sits on a plinth, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine. Deity murti; no living people visible.2009-10-17A gilded shrine niche framed by ornate golden arch carving holds a golden murti of a seated deity pair with a trident and a female consort, both adorned with jewelled necklaces, garlands and earrings, and a green and orange headdress on the male figure. In front stands a tall polished lingam wrapped in yellow-green-red marigold garlands, and before it a white marble figure in a red robe with a white garland sits in a blessing pose. Green and gold silk drapes fill the background, and a brass lamp stands at right. No living people are visible.2009-10-17Photograph of a gilded shrine with a golden arched frame and red silk drapery. Two gold deity murtis sit on a raised seat: the left figure holds a trident and wears a red and gold crown, the right wears a tall gold crown and a jewelled necklace. In front, a shiva lingam is decorated with red, yellow and green flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand at the left, and a small blue-robed figure sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-11-16A temple shrine photograph showing a gold-framed arch with a red curtain behind a seated deity pair. The male figure wears an orange turban and silver jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the female figure wears white and silver jewellery and holds a lotus-like object. Between them sits a silver lingam with a trident-topped crown, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In the foreground a white statue of a sannyasi in orange robes and white garland, with a small orange turban, sits with raised hand, flanked by brass pooja vessels and offerings. Deity murti and statues only; no physical people are present.2010-07-13 +1 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a shrine inside a temple hall showing a pair of seated deity murtis under a gilded arched frame with a lime-green backdrop. The taller left figure, with a trident-like staff and a crowned headdress, wears an orange lower garment and dark green cloth with silver necklaces; the right figure wears a red and orange sari with layered silver jewellery and a raised hand. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. In front, a small seated figure in a maroon cloth and white shawl sits on a white-draped platform beside an offering table, with a brass oil lamp (deepam) standing on each side and a smaller shrine with a figure on the right. No people are visible in the scene.2009-07-01