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February 22 2013

2013-02-22 +1 copies

A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and a green curtain backdrop. Central is a large golden deity murti with four arms, wearing an orange-red turban-style crown, garlands of white and red flowers, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A consort figure with a green and red dress stands beside it. In the foreground, a silver peetha holds a lingam-like form draped with flower garlands, beaded necklaces and a lavender cloth, with a brass kalasha and a small brass lamp at its base. On the right, a smaller golden figure in a blue-backed niche wears a red garland. No living people are visible.

September 28 2011

A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murti seated on a raised throne, garlanded with thick bands of marigolds and red, purple, green and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled necklace with a green-and-pink garment, while the figure beside it wears a green blouse, pink skirt and a crown-like headdress. Below, a small figure in a green shawl sits on a platform with a white face, and oil lamps stand on tall brass stands beside grey stone pillars carved with floral motifs. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a temple shrine showing two life-size murtis seated on a golden-framed throne before an ornate golden arch and gold-and-orange draped backdrop. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban and red garment with a gold crown-like headdress and mala necklaces; the figure on the right wears a yellow and red sari, gold jewellery and a decorated crown, holding a staff. Between them stands a Shiva lingam draped with a cobra hood and garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers, with a green and gold cloth beneath and brass oil lamps around it. A standing statue in orange robes and a red-brown shawl with a shaved head stands in an arched niche at right. No living people are visible.

A photograph of an ornate golden temple shrine with a gilded arch and orange draped backdrop. Two large deity murti stand at the centre: the left figure wears a red and orange turban and a crown, with a trident in hand, while the right figure wears a tall crown and red and gold garments; both are adorned with gold necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A Shivalinga stands in front of them, decorated with a flower garland. Smaller statues in green and gold draped robes flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

July 09 2012

A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange-gold curtains. Two life-sized deity murti stand under the arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red-orange dhoti, holds a drum-like instrument and a bell-like object, and wears a red-beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a gold-and-orange sari and a heavy necklace, holding a staff. Between them sits a lingam on a yoni-like base, decorated with a green cloth, a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a jewelled gold necklace laid on a dark green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels in front and a small bird figure. A figurine in red clothing stands at the right.

September 11 2017

2017-09-11 +1 copies

A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, depicted as a standing pair in ornate golden arch surround with a turquoise backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a crown, pink and orange sari and holds a trident. Between them a shivalinga-like form is draped with red and orange cloth, red and white garlands, and a large jewelled necklace. Oil lamps stand on either side, and a small smaller figure in orange dhoti and red-gold garland stands in a side niche on the right. Pink and red textiles and small deity figures appear at lower left.

2013-02-26 +2 copies

A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti of a seated couple, the male figure holding a trident and the female figure in orange and pink sari with garlands, with a central shivalingam-like form adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and jewelled necklaces in front. Ornate gilded arches frame the shrine above a magenta drape, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel on the altar. At right, a small figure in a blue niche wears a rudraksha-style mala and red garment. No physical people are visible.

June 30 2010