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A photograph of a gilded temple shrine showing two painted metal deity murtis under a gold arch with red velvet backdrop. The taller murti on the left wears an orange-and-red turban, a red and white garland of jewels, a red mala, and holds a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears a pointed crown, layered gold necklaces and a bright red-orange skirt. Both are garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver lingam-shaped object and brass oil lamps flank the shrine.

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A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown and a crescent ornament, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered pearl-style necklaces and a pink-gold sari. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape around the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the sides of the arch.2010-08-08Two decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25August 03 20102010-08-03August 15 20102010-08-15Photo of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of painted deity murti seated before a red curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban and a tall crown, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a white and red garland of beads at the chest. The right figure wears a silver-and-gold crown, earrings, layered necklaces and a gold-trimmed saree. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a pile of red-and-yellow cloth and flowers sits at the base.2010-08-03January 14 20102010-01-14A gilded arched shrine frames two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue and gold garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead chain, holding a trident-shaped staff and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, orange and red garments with a gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like item. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gilded lamp stands at the front beside a brass vessel with red flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-07-08A gilded arch frames a pair of decorated deity murti statues seated on a pink-draped platform before a deep red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy jewelled necklaces and a patterned shawl, holding a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a crown and layered gold necklaces with a purple and red sari, with her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple garlands hang over both, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. No physical people are visible; the images are statues.2010-09-17A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais within a large ornate gold arch against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown, a trident in one hand, a green garment with a jewelled breastplate, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, layered gold necklaces, and a nose ring. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a brass-coloured offering tray with small lamps rests at the bottom of the frame. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13November 25 20092009-11-25Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown ornament, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and red tilak, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered red and white stone necklaces and a gold-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with green stones sits in front of them.2010-11-12October 04 20102010-10-04 +2 copies