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May 09 20132013-05-09October 04 20082008-10-04May 09 20132013-05-09 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti pair seated in the back: a figure with a crown, trident-like emblem and ornate jewelled necklaces, and a consort figure in a white and gold garment with rich jewellery. In front, a large white statue of a seated figure is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, wears an orange headcloth, a white-and-maroon brocade shawl with a gold waist band, and holds a rudraksha-style bead mala. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass lamp and vessel sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-15Two large golden-hued deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne in front of a red draped backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and a red garment, holding a trident-like staff with jewelled details. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a maroon and gold sari-like dress, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces, a long braid, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both are garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. Foreground shows a decorated silver-and-gold basket with green leaves.2011-07-31Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under a temple pavilion, adorned with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. The left figure holds a trident and a small vessel, wears an orange turban, pink and gold skirt and jeweled necklaces. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, red and gold necklaces and a pink sari. Two tall brass oil lamps stand in front of them, and a garlanded peetha or throne with a gold canopy sits at the right edge beside a red iron railing and palm trees.2009-12-15July 20 20102010-07-20May 09 20132013-05-09 +2 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears an ornate golden crown with a crescent, a trident in one hand, and layered silver and gold necklaces over a dark garment with a red sash. The figure on the right wears a tiered golden crown, a blue skirt, and heavy jewelry. Between them stands a large golden kalasha-like vessel with green stones, draped in flower garlands. Garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers frame the figures against a deep red velvet backdrop, with a pink and gold silk cloth spread over the platform and marigold offerings at the base. The figures are statues, not living people.A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched niche and gold-brocade backdrop. Two metallic deity murtis stand above, one with a red-and-orange turban and trident-like staff, the other in a brocade sari with a jewelled crown. In front, a dark black stone linga is draped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, a gold yoni-pitha base, and a silver-and-gem bodice-like ornament. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwrap sits at lower left holding flower garlands, with a brass oil lamp at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27A golden temple shrine niche framed by ornate gilded arch work holds gilded murtis of a deity pair: a male figure in an orange-red turban and jewelled necklaces beside a female figure in a gold-and-maroon brocade sari with a jewelled crown and a lotus-like hand gesture. In front, a black stone linga is draped in an orange cloth and wrapped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, and a gold yoni-pitha base with a jewelled silver face. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwear sits at left with an offering dish. Red silk drapes cover the altar platform, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of two deity murti seated side by side on a raised golden throne in a temple hall, richly decorated for alankaram. The male figure wears an ornate silver-gold crown, orange and gold garments and a silver-embellished vest, and holds a trident-like staff. The female figure to the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green and red sari and layered necklaces. A large golden multi-headed serpent hood rises behind the central figure. Thick garlands of white jasmine and red and green flower strands frame the backdrop, and a gold base with floral garlands and a jewelled necklace sits in front. No physical people are visible.