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December 30 2009

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Golden murti of a deity pair seated on a raised golden pedestal inside an ornate temple shrine, decorated with multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers forming an arch behind them. The taller figure wears a red turban and carries a trident; the companion figure wears a golden crown and jewelled earrings. Both wear beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and sit above a red silk drape. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a flower garland, flanked by gold oil lamps and a small ganesha figure with offerings.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30A decorated shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis, a male figure in a crown and orange-red cloth and a female figure in a red-and-gold sari with a veil, framed by multicoloured garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, green and purple. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a shrine-like stone arch with orange drapery surrounds the image. In the foreground a small statue-like figure in red and white sits among flower garlands, with brass bowls and offerings below.2011-12-03A golden ornate shrine arch frames a pair of deity murti figures seated on a raised golden throne. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, a red and gold necklace and a jewelled crown, and holds a staff and a bell-like object, while the consort figure beside him wears a tall decorated crown, layered silver necklaces and a teal and red garment. Yellow and purple-red marigold garlands drape both figures. In front, a golden kalasha stands on a gold peetha with offerings, and a figure in red and white ritual clothes sits at the base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red drapes hang behind.2010-10-11 +1 copiesA shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30December 24 20082008-12-24A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised platform under a gilded arch. The central figures are golden-hued statues, the male wearing a red turban and crown and the female wearing a tall crown and green-and-pink silk. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers drape the arch and figures, with a long garland hanging to the front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels sit in the foreground. No living people are visible. The pillars are carved stone and red curtains hang at the right edge.2011-12-13Two ornate deity murti figures are seated side by side on a decorated throne within a gilded arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown with a red emblem, holding a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in abhaya gesture, with a veena across its lap; the figure on the right wears a black crown and gold jewellery. Both are dressed in red silk with heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and a large garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers frames them. A brass kalasha and brass oil lamps stand in front, with red cloth backdrop and carved stone walls around. No people are visible.2010-10-16Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a pair of deity murti seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, framed by a golden arch and a wide arc of garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange and gold turban-style headdress and ornate gold and white jewelry; the figure beside wears a red and gold crown and gold necklaces, both seated on a red silk cloth. A cylindrical gold vessel with a Shiva-linga style form sits before them, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine. Stone temple pillars with carved detail surround the altar. No physical people are visible in the scene; the small figure at the base is a statue.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin-draped seat under an arched golden frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, golden armour-like garments and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate headdress, gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace and holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Between them stands a golden lingam-form object with a tripundra marking and a red garland. The backdrop is a multicoloured floral arrangement of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands.2010-10-16December 29 20092009-12-29Two golden deity murtis seated together on a decorated pedestal within a gilded arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and holds a trident and a small golden object, with a golden kalasha-shaped vessel before him. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a veena across the lap. Both are adorned with floral garlands in bands of red, yellow, green and purple, and a tall golden lingam with a garland stands in front. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red drapery forms the backdrop. No living people are visible.2010-10-16