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January 20 20132013-01-20A temple shrine holds a golden-framed arch enclosing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised red-and-gold throne. The left figure wears a red crown, several necklaces, a garland and a red and gold dhoti, and holds ritual objects in raised hands; the right figure wears a tall crown, a red and gold blouse and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Between them stands a central linga-like form draped with a multicoloured garland and a decorated cloth. Brass oil lamps and a small offering tray sit at the front, and a smaller figure in an ochre robe stands in a side niche. No physical people are visible.2013-01-15A 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 temple shrine with large painted deity murtis of a male and female figure in gold-trimmed red and white garments, the male holding a trident and the female with crown and jewelled necklaces. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape a central shivalingam on a decorated base, with brass oil lamps set before it. To the right, a smaller statue in a green-curtained niche wears orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a hand raised in blessing. No living people are visible.2013-01-15 +2 copiesMay 30 20132013-05-30A 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.2013-02-21March 01 20132013-03-01April 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesDecember 31 20112011-12-31A temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a seated pair of deity murtis, one in orange turban and jewelled garlands holding a trident-like weapon, the other in a tall crown with a white and gold garment, both draped with red and white flower garlands. In front stands a decorated black stone linga with white cloth, a bead-and-jewel necklace and a small kalasha-like brass vessel, flanked by brass oil lamps. To the right a smaller statue of a saffron-clad sage with a flower garland sits in a green-curtained niche. No physical people are visible.2013-01-17January 19 20132013-01-19