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2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHINight photograph of an arati ritual before a pair of gold-toned deity murtis seated on a stone shrine stage. The seated male murti wears a tall gold crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, white dhoti with red-gold border, and holds a trident and drum-like object; the female murti wears a green sari with red-gold border, jewelled necklaces and a long plaited braid. Before them a devotee in a grey-blue kurta stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit flame aloft in one hand, with a golden kalasha-like object and marigold garland at the stage center. White-draped curtains frame the shrine, and a few audience members are faintly visible at the bottom edge.June 13 20072007-06-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a gold-painted deity murti pair seated on a raised pedestal inside a stone pavilion at night. The male figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white head cloth, a leopard-print shawl and a hand raised in abhaya gesture, holding a trident-like staff. The female figure on the right wears a red and green sari with gold borders, a jewelled necklace and a flower crown. In front is a gold cobra-hood backdrop, a kalasha, a silver arch frame holding a small deity, brass oil lamps, a bell and offering vessels on a white cloth covering the altar.2007-05-01 +2 copiesTwo ornately decorated metal murti figures of a deity couple seated on a raised golden pedestal inside a stone temple pavilion with carved pillars. The male figure wears a jewelled crown, a white dhoti with an orange-red border, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like instrument in the other, and a heavy jewelled necklace. The female figure wears a green skirt with a red border, a red blouse, a tall jewelled headdress and a gold necklace. A white cloth backdrop hangs behind them and a garland of yellow flowers lies at the base. The figures are statues, not living people.May 21 20072007-05-21Night photograph of a shrine-like canopy with grey stone pillars and carved brackets, framing a pair of painted deity murtis on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a blue and red turban-like crown, multiple beaded necklaces, and a red-and-blue garment, holding a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari, a jeweled crown, and layered pearl necklaces. Between them is a golden crown-like ornament with green stones on a cushion. A red velvet backdrop hangs behind them. In the foreground a white draped base carries a garland with yellow flowers and a gold vessel. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom edge. Ceremonial setting.2007-08-26A night photograph of a sanctum with grey stone pillars carved with ornate patterns, housing a seated pair of deity murtis. The taller figure, painted in gold tones with a tall dark topknot, a white cloth draped over the head, a raised hand holding a damaru-like object, and a white and gold dhoti, sits beside a figure in a pink and green saree with a red bindi, a crown-like headpiece, a multi-strand necklace and bangles. Before them stands a white-draped altar with a gold trident-like form, a silver kalasha with gold rim, brass lamps, a small silver deity image and a metal arch. Brass vessels and a lamp rest on the polished floor. No people are visible.1999-01-01A photograph of a shrine at night showing large painted statues of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a red velvet curtain and grey stone pillars. Shiva's statue has a turban, blue and red cloth, a trident and a serpent, and Parvati's statue wears an orange and red sari with a jeweled crown. In front, a white-clothed shivalinga is decorated with a gold yoni-base and white and red flower garlands. A small gilded peetha stands at right. No living people are visible.2007-08-26Night photograph of a temple shrine with two seated deity murti figures under a dark roof lit by red string lights. The male murti wears a tall decorated crown, a white dhoti-style garment, gold ornaments and holds a trident-like staff; the female murti beside him wears a green skirt, a red choli with gold trim, and an ornate crown. Flaming torches stand on either side, and a cloth backdrop hangs to the right. In the foreground, silhouetted figures raise a flame-lit aarti lamp and offer garlands of yellow flowers before the deities, with a white cloth draped on the altar platform.