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October 03 2013

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A shrine photograph showing a gilded arch framing a large sculpted deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding weapons, with a green backdrop behind. Beside her is a smaller statue of a male deity in a red and orange turban with a garland of yellow and red flowers. In front sits a black-stone figure draped with garlands of yellow and red marigolds, a silver-framed peetha or throne-like base, and brass oil lamps and offering vessels, along with a red cloth on a stone platform. A smaller gilded alcove on the right holds a figure in orange robes wearing a garland. No physical people are visible.2013-10-12October 12 20132013-10-12February 04 20142014-02-04January 18 20132013-01-18October 15 20132013-10-15Interior shrine of a stone temple with carved granite pillars and a gilded arched frame around a central deity murti seated on a golden throne with a green backdrop. The central figure wears a red and gold turban and a large crown, holding a trident-like weapon and other hand implements, with garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over the figures. In front stands a large decorated bronze or brass altar piece with a rudraksha-style necklace of beads and a garland, flanked by brass oil lamps on tall stands. Two standing attendant statues in red and gold costumes flank the shrine, one with a red turban and one with a black cap. No living people are visible.2016-01-11September 16 20132013-09-16October 02 20132013-10-02A temple shrine photographed with no people present, featuring a large deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, seated or mounted above a horse-like figure, flanked by a second deity figure in orange and white. The main figure wears a red and orange turban-like crown, a red-and-white garland, and holds a trident and other implements. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues. Brass kalasha pots, a brass lamp and offering vessels sit on the stone floor before the shrine. A green backdrop and an arched gold frame surround the altar, and a smaller shrine with a golden-robed figure stands at right.2013-10-12A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a seated golden deity murti flanked by garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a blue cloth draped beneath. Two standing guardian statues in red and yellow dhoti and patterned clothing stand on either side, and brass oil lamps on tall stands and a small brass lamp sit in front. A linga is decorated with a jeweled silver-gold necklace and a red-and-yellow garland, and a red cushion is placed before it. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2016-01-11A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and a green curtain backdrop. Central is a large golden deity murti with four arms, wearing an orange-red turban-style crown, garlands of white and red flowers, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A consort figure with a green and red dress stands beside it. In the foreground, a silver peetha holds a lingam-like form draped with flower garlands, beaded necklaces and a lavender cloth, with a brass kalasha and a small brass lamp at its base. On the right, a smaller golden figure in a blue-backed niche wears a red garland. No living people are visible.2013-10-15A stone temple shrine with an ornate gold-framed arch and green silk backdrop holds a group of deity murtis. Two central figures sit on a raised dais, one with a crown and red-orange cloth, the other with a silver crown, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers and beaded necklaces. A smaller seated murti in yellow cloth with a crown and garland sits in front. To the right, a golden niche holds a standing statue in yellow robes, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine. The statues are not living people, and no identifiable person is present.2011-11-28