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April 23 2012

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A photograph inside a golden-trimmed temple shrine. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, with bare upper body, stands at left holding a round brass plate or tray near the altar. Behind him, large deity murti figures stand in a gilded arched niche against a red curtain; one is painted in red and gold with a crown and trident-like staff, the other has a tall crown and teal skirt. Garlands of white and red flowers hang on the figures and a Shiva lingam with a bilva-style garland sits on a decorated yoni base. In front, a red-robed seated figure with a red turban and garlands sits on a red and gold cloth before offerings and brass oil lamps. Another red-robed figure in a green-curtained niche at right wears a red turban and garlands. Tall brass lamp stands flank the scene.2012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23A priest in white dhoti and an unstitched white upper cloth stands at left in a stone shrine, raising his right hand toward an ornate deity murti. The central pair of divine figures sit before a red curtain: the figure on the left wears a red crown and holds a trident, the figure on the right wears a gold crown and sits beside a red and gold cloth. Garlands hang over them, brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on the platform, and smaller red-clad murtis sit in front, with an arched green niche to the right. Carved sandstone pillars frame the scene and a bell hangs at left.2012-04-23April 23 20122012-04-23A temple shrine with carved stone pillars and a golden-arched niche. A priest in white dhoti and unstitched upper cloth stands at left, holding a ritual implement toward the deities. Seated at center is a pair of deity murtis wearing red garments and crowns, with a red curtain behind them. Brass lamps, a small bell and garlands surround the platform, and a red-clothed murti sits at the front with flowers and offerings below.2012-04-23May 04 20132013-05-04September 18 20122012-09-18May 06 20132013-05-06A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-painted arches and a red backdrop. Behind the altar sit two painted deity figures in red and orange garments with crowns and garlands. In front, a black stone murti is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, rudraksha malas and a tilak, draped in white cloth. A small blue-draped figure in a cloth and bead necklace sits on the left. A standing priest in a white dhoti with a yellow cloth and bare shoulders stands at right near a gold figure, touching an item at the altar. Tall brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha stand in the foreground on a wet stone floor. Another man in white sits at the far right edge.2015-05-05July 21 20102010-07-21October 31 20112011-10-31March 19 20132013-03-19