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October 11 2014

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A photograph in near-darkness of an illuminated shrine niche framed by gold-painted arches and orange draped curtains. At centre sits a deity murti with a tall crown and blue throat, garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands, flanked by a seated female figure in gold clothing and two standing attendant figures on either side, also garlanded. Brass lamps and a flower-decorated altar stand in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2017-01-08A gilded temple shrine niche photographed in dim light showing a central deity murti seated with a consort, both adorned with gold jewellery, multiple necklaces and a red turban-style crown, backed by a green draped cloth and framed by an ornate golden arch. Below them a large black stone linga-like form is decorated with garlands of orange and green flowers and layered necklaces. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine, each wearing red garlands, red dhotis and red headwear. Carved stone pillars frame the niche, and small brass oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.2014-10-11Photograph of a shrine niche with gilded arches and grey carved stone walls framed by deep red curtains. At the centre sits a deity murti pair with a crowned figure in red and gold, flanked by a lady in green and white garlands. Side figures in white and blue with flower garlands stand beside them. A gold kalasha and lingam-like form sit on a gold pedestal with yellow garlands, and a silver-embossed red throne stands in front. At right, two women in orange saffron saris stand near the curtain. Oil lamps and brass stands complete the setting.2017-10-01July 17 20112011-07-17January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A dimly lit temple shrine photographed as a photo of a sanctum. Two seated deity murti figures sit side by side on a raised platform beneath a gilded arch framed by marigold garlands. The figures wear red and white garments, layered necklaces, and crowns or headdresses, and one holds a ceremonial staff. Smaller figures in red stand at the sides, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Orange and red drapes hang on the pillars.2011-07-17A temple shrine photographed in dim lighting, with a central deity murti seated on a throne under a gold arch. The figure wears a red and gold crown, layered bead necklaces, and red-and-white draped garments, and holds ritual objects in raised hands. Garlands of orange and white flowers frame the arch and deity. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha-like vessel sits at the centre, and red curtains hang to the sides. A smaller seated figure in red appears at the lower left, and a bead mala drapes down the centre. No living person is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2011-07-17April 29 20152015-04-29A photograph of a temple shrine niche with a golden arched frame and a red backdrop. At the centre sits a deity murti in a seated pose with a trident-like staff and a silver crown, flanked by two standing female figures in green and yellow saris, one holding a lamp. Garlands of purple and white flowers hang across the central figures, and a brass oil lamp stands in front. A gold-brown curtain hangs to the right and a dark metal statue stands at the edge. No living people are visible.2017-09-07 +1 copiesAugust 15 20172017-08-15A dimly lit temple shrine shows two seated deity murtis decorated with flower garlands, one in a red and gold crown and red garments holding a staff, the other in a dark crown and red dress. Between them stands a Shiva lingam wrapped in garlands, with brass oil lamps on stands flanking the shrine and a smaller figure in red at the base. Carved stone pillars and an arched gold-framed niche surround the shrine, with a teal backdrop and orange cloth hangings at the sides. No physical people are visible.2011-07-17