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February 03 2010

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February 03 20102010-02-03February 03 20102010-02-03January 01 20102010-01-01A shrine room photographed head-on. At the centre stands a black stone deity murti of a goddess with a crown and a large silver-and-gold necklace, draped in a green and red garment and framed by a silver arch hung with white and red flower garlands. In front of it sits a seated marble figure of a saint in orange robes with a white and orange flower garland, hands folded in his lap, on a stepped dais. Brass lamps with rooster-shaped tops flank the shrine on both sides, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the bottom edge on a pink cloth. Decorative striped banners in red, white and blue frame the walls. No living people are visible.2010-02-09September 14 20092009-09-14A dark-stone deity murti, a seated goddess with a silver crown and layered gold and white necklaces, is framed by a silver arch and draped in red and white flower garlands. She wears a deep red and gold sari. In front of the base sits a white marble statue of a robed figure in orange clothing with a yellow turban, hands raised together and a red and white garland around the neck. Tall brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the shrine, and decorative striped banners in blue, red and yellow stand on either side against a dark blue backdrop.2010-01-01A photograph of a shrine inside a temple, centred on a black stone deity murti of a goddess seated against a blue backdrop, crowned with a silver headdress and wearing a pink sari, silver jewellery and a red-and-white flower garland. A tall green palm frond rests behind her. In front, a white marble figure of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and a red-and-orange head wrap, hands in greeting, is garlanded with yellow and green flowers. Polished brass lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a brass tray with a conch shell, bowls and a flower sits on an orange cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine room with a black stone deity murti standing in a silver arch framed by a red, white and orange flower garland. The deity wears gold and jewelled necklaces, a silver crown and a layered green and white skirt. In front sits a white marble figure in an orange and red robe with a red head cloth, wearing an orange and yellow flower garland and raising one hand. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a brass puja set with a kalasha, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks and a plate of fruit is arranged on the polished floor. No people are visible.2009-09-21A shrine scene showing a black stone deity murti of a goddess adorned with white and silver jewelry, a red and gold sari-style garment, and a garland of red, white and yellow flowers arched behind her in a silver frame. Below her sits a small white and green figure in a green robe and green turban with a red flower garland, seemingly a statue or small murti, holding one hand raised. Tall brass oil lamps topped with bird finials stand on both sides, and the background has painted red, blue and yellow decorative panels with bird motifs. No people are visible, only statues and lamps in a temple setting.2010-02-04February 03 20102010-02-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone deity murti of a goddess seated in a pink and gold saree, adorned with silver crown, necklaces and garlands of red, white and yellow flowers, holding a green palm frond. A silver arch frames the deity, flanked by tall brass oil lamps (deepas) and a blue backdrop. In front, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes, garlanded with yellow and green flowers and wearing a red turban, sits on the platform. Below, brass vessels, a conch shell, a plate with offerings and a small bowl are arranged on an orange cloth.Photo of a shrine room with a black deity murti wearing a white crown, garlands of white and red flowers, and gold silk drapery, set within an ornate silver arch. Brass oil lamps with bird-topped stands flank the shrine. In front, a white figure in orange-gold garments stands with hands folded, and a red cloth holds a brass tray, a conch shell, a small kalasha, fruit and a spoon. Dark drapes and decorative painted banners frame the scene. No people are present.2010-02-03