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December 26 20092009-12-26An empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat stands at the center of a stage, flanked by golden pedestals holding decorated deity murtis draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Above, a gold-fringed canopy hangs from the ceiling over a central garlanded murti. Stone temple-style pillars and a backdrop of painted trees frame the set. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-17October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesDecember 29 20092009-12-29January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped throne within a stone shrine. The gilded murti wears gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces, and a tall crown is visible. A large silver linga stands in front of them, wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, with fresh flowers and offerings at the base. Red curtains hang on either side of the shrine, and the carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-02-12October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesDecember 30 20092009-12-30August 05 20102010-08-05A photograph of a temple shrine at night, framed by a stone arch with carved pillars and draped in orange-red cloth. Two seated deity murtis sit on a red-draped throne, one wearing a crown and the other a tall ornate headdress, both with ornaments and garlands. A large arch of multicoloured marigold and flower garlands surrounds them, with a metal kalasha or pot in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a dense bed of flowers and garlands lines the base. Hanging strings of small lights decorate the ceiling. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16 +3 copiesDecember 29 20092009-12-29November 12 20102010-11-12