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October 26 20112011-10-26A photograph of a golden Shiva and Parvati utsava murti pair seated on an ornate gilded throne with a green cushion, garlanded with red and white flowers. The Shiva figure holds a trident and wears an orange turban and orange shawl; the Parvati figure wears a pink and green sari and a dark crown. A small golden deity murti with white and red garlands sits in front on a maroon silk cloth with gold dots. On the left, a man in an orange shirt and white dhoti, with a shaved head, adjusts the cloth. Banana leaves, potted plants and a temple doorway with a painted sign form the background.2011-10-26A photograph of a gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop holding a large deity murti pair: a golden-faced male form in an orange turban and crown, holding a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and a female form in a red and green sari with a high black hairstyle. Both wear layered gold and red bead necklaces and jewelled armlets, and the figures are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front of them sits a seated figure in white and red-maroon robes with a red head covering and a beaded mala, placed beneath a gold-banded pedestal with a green-jewelled ornament. Along the bottom edge is a red-framed image, partially visible, and a photo of a seated person. No physically present people are clearly visible in the foreground.2010-02-19September 17 20142014-09-17A temple shrine photographed from the front showing large painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform beneath a golden arched frame with green curtains. The central figure wears a red and gold crown with a red garment and has a tall ornate headdress, adorned with gold necklaces and white-and-pink flower garlands. Beside him is a second deity in blue and gold attire with a gold crown. Beneath them a white statue of a seated sage with a white shawl and mala beads sits before a bright yellow-robed standing figure with a yellow turban at the right, placed on a red pedestal. Carved grey stone pillars with floral reliefs frame the shrine and orange cloth hangs at the sides. No physical people are visible.2011-09-06 +1 copiesA golden murti pair seated on a pink draped platform in front of a temple entrance with orange and white steps. The male deity wears an orange turban, blue dhoti, layered white and red garlands, and holds a golden trident in one hand. The female deity wears a dark green sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and a tall dark headdress, with red and yellow flower garlands. Potted plants, a dark stone statue with a yellow and purple garland stand at the right, and a dark stone figure in a white cloth is visible beside the steps.2011-08-18June 06 20112011-06-06Photograph of a temple shrine featuring a gilded murti of a four-armed deity seated in a green and red garment with a red and gold-bordered skirt, holding a trident and a small staff, wearing a green and red turban and layered white and silver garlands. Beside it stands a second gilded figure in orange and red attire with a golden hooded canopy and jewelled necklaces. In the foreground, an orange-clad seated figure wears a golden-banded headdress and a garland of yellow and white flowers, with an oil lamp and offering tray at the bottom edge. A red velvet backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2007-08-26A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated in a gilded arched shrine against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one hand, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right has long dark hair, a crown-like ornament, and orange garments. Both are draped in pink rose and marigold garlands, and a blue cloth covers the lower dais. In front, a small white statue in orange robes with a red turban sits on a pink cloth, and a gold pedestal holds a rudraksha-adorned linga-like form. No physical people are visible.2011-09-12Two deity murti stand together under a golden arch against a red draped backdrop, with palm trees behind. The figure on the left is a bronze-toned deity with a trident and a crown, wearing a red turban, a red sash, a white and silver necklace and a flowing lavender skirt with a green cloth. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and an orange and red dhoti with silver ornaments, and both figures are adorned with yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible. The image is a photograph taken outdoors in soft morning light.2013-06-30A photograph of a golden arched shrine holding a pair of large metal deity murtis adorned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The taller figure on the left has four arms, holds a trident and a drum-like object, and wears a red turban with a yellow skirt and pink wrap, while the figure on the right holds a long spear and wears a crown and jewelry. In front stands a small white statue of a seated sage in orange robes with a red turban, beside a white draped table, a brass lamp and a striped cloth. Ornate gold framing and carved stone pillars surround the shrine.2011-01-31June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copies