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October 07 20082008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07A decorated shrine with a statue group under a garlanded arch of yellow, red, white and orange flowers. At the centre, a seated Shiva-form deity murti with a crown, ornate gold necklaces and a trident is accompanied by a consort figure in orange and green silk with a garland. Flanking statues stand on each side in purple and maroon robes, with brass lamps in front and a small brass altar of marigold garlands below. The image is a photograph of the shrine itself, with no living people visible.2016-12-05 +1 copiesNovember 24th To 27 2005 - Highlights Of NSP in Salem2005-11-24December 10 20072007-12-10Three deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated stage beneath an ornate gilded arch with silk drapery. The central figure wears an orange and gold garment, a tall crown with pearl-like beading, a heavy jeweled necklace, and holds a silver staff. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and brown robe with a leopard-print cloth, and the figure on the right wears a gold crown and maroon sari with gold jewelry. All three are surrounded by thick garlands of yellow, purple, green and red flowers, with marigold offerings at their feet. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2014-09-11A photograph of three decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, with no living people visible. Two larger seated murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a pink-orange sari, a gold crown, layered silver necklaces and gold hand ornaments. The figure on the right wears a green sari, a pink and gold crown and layered silver jewelry. A smaller standing murti at the left wears a gold crown, a green cloak and a garland of white and red flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a gold-and-orange curtain forms the backdrop.2013-09-04December 02 20172017-12-02November 29 20112011-11-29A decorated temple shrine with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne-like platform, the figures in gold and silver ornaments and jewelled necklaces. Multicoloured garland arches of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frame the central group. A Shiva lingam in front is draped with flower garlands, with a gold-framed bowl and offerings at its base. On the left, a standing male murti holds a staff and wears a tall ornate crown and yellow garments; on the right, a standing murti in orange and red robes wears a red turban and garlands, beside a tall brass oil lamp. Purple and striped cloth covers the platform. Statues only; no living people are visible.2017-12-02Night photograph of a decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, orange and white flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange cloth. Below them, a large flower-covered mound of red, orange and white blossoms is arranged as an offering. Strands of marigolds and flower strings hang on the stone wall behind, with small oil lamps flanking the base. No people are visible.2007-12-10A photograph of two deity murtis seated side by side on a stone pedestal inside a carved stone shrine, lit against a dark background. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti-style cloth, a silver crown and a silver chest ornament, and holds a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a green skirt, a gold crown with red flowers and white garlands. Both are dressed with heavy garlands of white jasmine and red and green flower strands that frame the shrine. A large golden kalasha-like base and brass oil lamps sit in front, draped with garlands and a blue-beaded necklace. No people are visible.