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February 14 2008

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A photograph of an open-sided grey stone shrine with carved pillars and red cloth drapes, housing two large painted deity murtis, one male with an orange turban and one female in a pink sari and dark hair, seated above a central figure. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a garland of red and green flowers hangs before the central image. A small stone deity carving sits on the left pillar, and a small offering dish is in front. No physical people are visible.2008-02-14February 14 20082008-02-14 +1 copiesOctober 04 20072007-10-04A stone shrine with carved pillars and a golden arch houses a pair of deity murti statues draped in multicolored marigold and flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban and ornate necklaces, seated beside a consort in a pink sari with a dark headpiece. A small orange-robed figure sits at the base of the shrine on a stone platform, and a red-and-white cloth frames the arch. Red curtains hang at the sides beneath painted banners with floral patterns. No physical people are in the foreground, though partial figures appear at the right edge.2008-03-25February 14 20082008-02-14A granite open-pillared shrine pavilion with red velvet curtains tied to the sides. At the centre sit two golden-toned deity statues: the male figure with a crown and multiple arms holds a ritual object, and the female figure in a red garment sits beside him. In front stands a cobra-hooded arch above a white cloth-draped altar with garlands, brass oil lamps, bells, and a small framed deity image. No people are visible.2007-02-05Photo 11734409A photograph of an open-sided grey stone shrine pavilion with a flat white roof and carved pillars, set among trees in daylight. Inside, a seated deity murti pair sits on a raised stone platform, one figure in orange-and-white garments and the other in teal and gold, with a golden halo-shaped backdrop. Red velvet drapes hang on either side of the pavilion. In front, white cloth covers a low table holding a brass kalasha-style vessel, a lamp and small offering items. Two people in the background at right, one in a pink top and one in a white shirt, stand near stacked building blocks and a blue signboard. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple site under construction.2007-04-20A photograph of an open stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars and a flat roof hung with a strip of green mango or banana leaves. Inside, on a raised stone platform, stands a deity murti group with multiple arms, dressed in pink and magenta cloth, a yellow drape, and red and white garlands; a second figure wears a crown and green garment. A golden arched prabhavali frame stands behind them against blue drapes, with brass lamps and oil lamps set on the platform. Red and orange cloth panels frame the open sides, and trees are visible beyond. No people are present.2011-10-26February 23 20082008-02-23A photograph of a shrine with a large central statue group under a gold-framed arch with red drapes. Two colourful deity figures sit on a raised seat, one with a crown and trident, the other with a dark topknot, both draped in garlands of orange and red marigold flowers and beaded necklaces. In front stands a smaller saint figure in green and white robes with a garland and mala beads, and a figure in green sits at the base. Flanking the shrine are a standing statue in green robes and brass oil lamps on a stone-pillared platform, with flower offerings and a small brass vessel at the lower left.2011-08-01A photograph of a granite open-pillared shrine pavilion outdoors among green trees. Inside, two deity murtis stand together on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of white and red flowers, with red and pink silk drapes and ornate gold-and-white dress. Between them sits a dark polished ritual object with a gold crown-like top and a garland. A purple cloth hangs on the right side of the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.