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October 24 20122012-10-24A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arched niche with magenta drapery. The large figures are adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, gold jewellery and crowns, and one holds a trident-like staff. A silver lamp stand with lit flame stands at the right, beside a smaller painted or sculpted figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long hair in a blue-curtained alcove. Brass lamps and an offering plate sit before the altar, with a tiled gold-accented temple wall behind.2013-01-13A 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.2013-02-21A 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.2013-02-21December 31 20112011-12-31A photograph of a gilded shrine niche holding an ornate deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure, both with gold-toned bodies, flower garlands in red and orange, and layered pearl-style necklaces. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears an orange sari and a tall crown. A lingam-shaped form sits centrally on a black peetha with garlands draped across it. A small standing figure in a red garment and red headwear with folded hands appears at the right edge, and purple and green drapes frame the shrine.2013-09-13A lit gold-framed shrine niche with a green draped backdrop holds two large painted deity murtis, a male figure in orange and red with a gold crown and trident-like staff, and a female figure in orange with a tall crown and garlands, seated on a pedestal. In front stands a dark shivalinga-like object decorated with red and white flower garlands. A smaller standing figure in orange cloth with garlands stands at the right. No living people are visible.2013-10-08Photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity figures seated on a raised platform within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a red and orange turban, a white and red garland and a jewelled necklace, and holds a damaru-like drum in one hand. The seated female figure beside him wears a red sari, a crown and a heavy pearl necklace. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold garlands. Below them is a blue and gold cloth, a silver kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps. A smaller standing figure in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, stands in a niche to the right. Gold curtains hang behind, and the setting is a stone temple with ornate carvings. The figures are statues, not living people.2013-03-07February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20132013-02-21A temple shrine photograph showing a deity murti pair seated on a throne-like pedestal: a figure with a crown and trident-like staff and a consort in orange-red sari with a crown, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold necklaces. Below them is a decorated linga-like object draped with garlands and a jeweled band, with brass oil lamps on stands and a small offering tray in front. To the right, a statue of a sannyasi in red-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands in a blue-curtained niche. Gold-painted arches frame the magenta and blue backdrop. No living people are visible.2013-01-13January 20 20132013-01-20 +1 copies