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March 30 2013

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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two seated deity murtis under a gold arched frame and red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a silver-white garland and red-yellow flower garlands, and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a floral crown, a white and gold blouse and an orange sari, with a golden kalasha and marigold garlands at the centre. Tall brass oil lamps flank the sides, and a small figure in orange garments with a garland sits at the lower centre among metal offering vessels and flowers.2010-07-13October 06 20112011-10-06December 14 20102010-12-14A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and grey carved stone pillars. Two seated deity murtis dominate the centre: the figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a gold crown, the one on the right wears a tall crown, and both have garlands of red and yellow flowers, gold necklaces and ornaments. Their lower garments are white and purple. A central yantra-like object sits on a pedestal with flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. To the right a smaller figure stands in a green-curtained alcove, dressed in orange with a white garland. Metal railings and red drapes frame the foreground. No people are visible in the scene.2013-01-17Photograph of a temple sanctum seen down a narrow aisle lined with polished steel railings and a red carpet runner. At the far end, a golden-arched shrine holds two seated deity murtis, one in red and orange with a crown and a gold-framed figure beside it, both garlanded with red and white flowers. A central pedestal in front holds a deity murti in blue and gold ornamentation draped with marigold garlands, with oil lamps and a small kalasha before it. Red cloth hangs at the left and a small figure stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2013-03-07March 31 20132013-03-31Photograph of a golden shrine with two deity murtis seated on a throne against a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and multiple garlands; the right figure wears a crown and purple-and-gold sari with flower garlands. Both are dressed in orange-yellow cloth. A large rudraksha-and-garland-decorated stand sits in front with a kalasha-like offering, bordered by metal railings and purple, yellow and orange floral festoons overhead. The statues are not living people.2013-03-13Inside a temple shrine, a gilded deity murti pair is seated in a golden arched niche against red draped cloth. The figures wear gold and red adornments, with a red crown on the central figure, multi-strand necklaces, and garlands of white and purple flowers hanging across the altar. In front stands a silver-and-gold shivalinga-style vessel on a gold platform. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops line both sides. At the lower centre, a seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits in front of the altar, appearing to be a priest or devotee rather than a clearly identifiable person. The walls are stone with carved detailing.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind two large figures. The seated figures are deity murtis, not living people: one wears a red and gold crown and a heavy necklace, the other a white-and-gold head ornament and jewelled garland. Both are draped in orange and gold cloth and adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual object. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small figure in red and orange sits at the base among offerings and bells. Stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13December 31 20112011-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a raised platform: the male figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a red crown and a white and red garland, while the female figure beside him wears a gold crown and a red sari with a heavy necklace. In front, a large shivalinga-style form in the centre is draped with a white cloth and red garment, adorned with a rudraksha-like necklace and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and flowers fill the lower left corner. No people are visible.2010-07-29