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November 30 2011

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A photograph of a festival vahana, a golden bull (nandi) carrying a figure of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne. The painted murti of Shiva wears an orange turban with a tall silver crown, a gold necklace and bangles, and a blue dhoti; Parvati beside him wears a blue sari and gold jewellery. Both are draped in garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine, with an orange cloth spread over the vahana. The golden nandi has bells on its harness. Behind is a painted backdrop and an ornate gold arch. No physical people are visible, only statues.2011-11-30 +1 copiesJuly 04 20132013-07-04 +1 copiesDecember 17 20112011-12-17December 14 20112011-12-14Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple shrine, dressed and garlanded for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a heavy beaded necklace, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a deep blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown, holding a lotus-like stem. Both are framed by thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and a green draped backdrop with a gold arch above.2011-11-30July 04 20132013-07-04July 04 20132013-07-04A decorated stage shows two metal deity murtis seated on a red satin-draped dais beneath a gold ornate arch. The male figure in a blue dhoti wears a red turban, a bow and arrow, ornate silver necklaces and a rudraksha-style garland. The female figure wears a gold sari, layered necklaces and a crown-like headpiece. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, red, purple and white flower malas, and a gilded elephant stands at the right edge. A small monitor sits on the floor in front. No living people are visible.2013-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13A photograph of a decorated temple shrine dominated by two gilded deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a bright orange-red turban, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a purple and red silk sari with gold jewellery and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by arches of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. In front, a large black Shivalinga-style form draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in thick garlands of marigolds and roses rests on a golden base. A bright yellow and green floral backdrop with blue cloud motifs fills the left side, and a golden kalasha stands on a wooden stool at the far left. No people are visible.2008-01-01A richly decorated photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side in a shrine, covered with garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, green leaves and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a multi-strand silver necklace and raises one hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a gold necklace and holds a lotus-like flower. Hanging flower strings in pink, orange, yellow and white frame the background, and a purple cloth drapes below.2007-12-10January 12 20092009-01-12