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April 05 20122012-04-05April 05 20122012-04-05A photograph of a temple shrine with three deity murtis dressed in orange and gold silk with green borders, garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands, one holding a spear-like staff. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and gold chain stands at the left edge looking toward the shrine. Red and yellow pillars frame an ornate gold arch, with a small brass oil lamp burning at the right and colourful tinsel garlands hanging above.2012-04-05A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis set within an ornate gilded arch. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head, a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a trident, with a red-and-white flower garland. Two smaller figures flank him on either side, dressed in maroon and purple with gold jewellery and white and red flower garlands. Flower offerings and an orange-gold cloth cover the base of the seat, and a pink-magenta drape frames the arch.2013-03-07A shrine interior with a golden arched torana framing a bronze deity murti standing on a gilded pedestal draped in yellow silk. Two smaller bronze attendant figures in yellow cloth flank the central image, and a small bird figure sits at its feet. Behind the arch, larger deity figures are dressed in red and orange garments with garlands, and brass pots and lamps stand on a shelf. Grey stone carvings and red curtains frame the shrine, and a brass lamp stand with a small flame stands at left. No people are visible.2011-11-01February 26 20132013-02-26 +2 copiesA photograph of a deity murti group in a gold-framed shrine arch, dressed for worship. The central figure wears an orange turban, a gold-embroidered ornamental garment, and a crown, holding a staff-like ceremonial rod. Two flanking figures wear teal-green and red silk, jewelled crowns, and heavy white jasmine garlands with yellow marigold and red rose accents. Yellow flower petals are scattered at the base, and a brass oil lamp (deepam) stands at left beside a dark stone niche carving. No physical people are visible.2011-11-01A shrine interior with a group of carved and painted murti figures seated and standing before a golden arch. The central deity figure wears a red and orange turban-style crown and gold ornaments, and is draped with marigold garlands in yellow, red and white. Flanking figures wear garlands, red and orange cloth and gold necklaces. A pink lotus garland and lotus flowers rest at the base, with an orange cloth on a low wooden platform in the foreground. Glass panels frame the open-sided shrine, with trees visible outside.2014-07-13A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a golden arched frame around a pair of large metallic deity murtis standing on a raised platform. The central figures wear crowns, garlands of marigolds in yellow, purple and red, and yellow and pink silk drapes. One holds a trident-like staff and the other a ceremonial rod. Below, a white marble seated figure dressed in an orange-red robe and a turban sits at the base, with a garland draped over it, and a folded white and striped cloth lies beside. Smaller gilt shrines with a deity figure stand at the sides. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-01-31December 23 20162016-12-23A golden ornate shrine arch frames three deity murtis adorned with white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. The central murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head, jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, with a sword-shaped ornament and a small animal figure at its base. Flanking murtis wear maroon and purple garments, pearl and gem necklaces, and crowns. Floral offerings and a golden cloth cover the platform in front.2013-03-07September 10 20152015-09-10