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October 06 2011

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A temple shrine with a large central deity murti seated on a golden throne-like arch, draped in orange-gold satin backdrops and red cloth. The central figure wears a crown and garlands, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a trident held by one arm. Flower garlands in red and yellow hang across the murti and the red-draped altar in front. A smaller murti of a seated figure in red cloth stands in a side niche, and brass lamps and vessels sit on the floor in the foreground. Stone pillars frame the shrine.2011-09-19A temple shrine with two large deity murti statues, one male in an orange-and-red turban with a crown-like headdress and a red and gold garment, and one female in a gold-yellow sari and red-and-gold ornaments, both garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. Between them sits a golden kalasha-like vessel on a stone base. In front, a seated figure in orange robes with a white garland sits on a low platform, and tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) with decorative tops flank the shrine. Red drapery and carved stone arches frame the altar.2010-10-08A decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis in orange and gold garments, each adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban-style crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand; the figure beside wears a tall crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-orange sari-style dress. Between them sits a smaller deity murti draped in garlands with a gold-trimmed face, in front of which are open books, brass pots and a kalasha. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the altar, with a red-orange backdrop, carved stone pillars and an arched golden frame behind. Small garlanded murtis sit on the platforms at the edges.2010-12-14December 31 20112011-12-31October 08 20102010-10-08Interior temple shrine photographed at night with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large gilded deity murtis, one with a tall crown and one with a jewelled headdress, stand behind a Shiva lingam wrapped in red and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and orange and red drapes frame the space. A smaller figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before the lingam, presumably a priest or devotee, and a green-and-gold niche to the right holds a standing red-clad figure. No living people are clearly identifiable as a person.2011-11-20Inside a temple shrine, a large deity murti group sits under a gilded arch with a magenta backdrop. A bright red-and-gold figure with a crown and trident-like staff is seated beside a second deity figure wearing a tall crown and orange-gold garment, both decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A small white-and-red figure seated in front wears a red-orange robe, a mala and a red headcloth, placed on a red cloth. A kalasha-like golden pot sits atop a shiva lingam with rudraksha strands. To the right, a purple-robed statue with flower garland stands in a gilded niche. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand in the foreground, and red curtains frame the shrine.2011-05-17A shrine photograph of an ornate stone temple niche framed by a gold arch and red curtain. Central seated deity murti of Shiva with raised trident and a consort figure, both draped in golden-yellow and orange garments with red and white garlands. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on a platform in front. A smaller golden-yellow figure in a side niche on the right holds a garland. No living people are visible.2011-10-05January 23 20132013-01-23October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesDecember 31 20112011-12-31June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copies