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May 24 2017

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May 26 20172017-05-26A temple shrine lit by warm light with string lights and a gold-framed arch. Two seated deity murtis dominate the centre: one wears a crown and holds a trident, the other is adorned in green and gold with flower garlands. Attendants in white and in dark robes stand beside them with garlands. In the foreground, a large gold and red peetha or throne-like seat faces the shrine, and several seated devotees with their backs to the camera watch the worship. No living person is clearly identifiable as a person.2017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24A photograph of a temple sanctum with a gilded arched shrine framing a central pair of deity murtis, one seated figure wearing a crown and holding a staff, the other figure beside it in green and gold garments, both draped with white and orange flower garlands and beaded necklaces. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine: the figure on the left wears white robes and a white turban, and the figure on the right wears a red-brown garment and red turban. Brass oil lamps stand along the sides, and in the foreground a gold-and-red lotus-petal throne is set before the shrine with a few devotees' heads visible at the bottom edge, one wearing dark clothing. Small multicoloured string lights hang on the pillars.2017-05-24Photograph of a temple shrine with a silver-and-gold arch behind a seated pair of silver-finished deity murtis, a male figure holding a trident and a female figure in an ornate silver crown, both draped in pink and green silk with white and yellow garlands. Red and white flower garlands hang on the murtis and a small figure below. Brass oil lamps (dipa) stand on both sides, a bamboo-like staff rests across the front, and a bearded sage statue in a red turban and rudraksha garland stands at the right.2017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24A photograph of a shrine featuring two gilded deity murti seated side by side under an ornate golden arch against a red backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a brown turban, a crown-like headdress, a jewelled necklace and a pink and gold dhoti-style garment; a pink-and-gold cloth is draped beside it. The figure on the right wears a silver-embellished crown, a jewelled necklace and a green garment, and both are garlanded with white and orange flower garlands. A green cloth band stretches across the front, and a kalasha and brass oil lamps stand nearby. At right, a smaller golden statue of a bearded figure in a brown turban and rudraksha-style necklace is also garlanded. Multicoloured lights glow above. No living people are visible.2017-05-24May 26 20172017-05-26A photograph of a temple sanctum at night showing a pair of decorated deity murti seated side by side within a gilded arched niche backed by red drapery. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a white jeweled necklace and a red and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a white and gold garment, a jeweled crown and silver adornments. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front stands a large silver kalasha wrapped with flower garlands on a silver peetha, with a smaller figure in red and orange garlanded at its base. Brass oil lamps with lotus-shaped tops line both sides, and a few small offerings sit on the floor at the bottom.2010-07-13February 24 20152015-02-24May 24 20172017-05-24Photograph of a richly decorated shrine with gilded arch and red backdrop. Central deity murti in gold and red garments, adorned with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a jewelled necklace, stands behind a silver-coloured kalasha or sacred vessel. Two standing statues flank the shrine: on the left a figure in white dhoti and white turban with silver necklaces and yellow garlands, on the right a figure in red with red turban and garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on tall stands, and rows of brass bowls and lamps sit on the floor in front, with a small seated deity and lion-shaped motifs in the foreground. Statues only; no living people visible.2017-05-25