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May 15 2013

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A temple shrine with gilded arches and golden drapery holds two large painted murti figures seated on a pink-draped platform: the left figure wears a red turban and holds a trident, the right wears a crown and a green and red cloth, both adorned with beaded necklaces and garlands of red and purple flowers. A kalasha-topped vessel sits between them, with brass oil lamps and offering plates in front. To the right stands a smaller statue of a saffron-robed sannyasi with long hair and a rudraksha mala, beside a gold-framed niche. In the foreground a devotee with long dark hair and an orange shawl stands with back to the camera facing the shrine.2013-05-15September 04 20162016-09-04A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall with carved grey stone pillars and an ornate gold arch. Two painted deity figures sit on a green-skirted pedestal: the male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and a drum, the female figure wears a purple blouse and a jewelled crown and holds a bow. In front is a red-and-gold conical kalasha-like object draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers, with a jewelled necklace and a hanging fringe of green stones. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. At the right, a figure in a red-and-orange garment with long dark hair stands in a gold-framed niche with a saffron curtain. No physical people are visible in the scene.2013-02-20A temple sanctum shrine with a golden arched frame and gold-embroidered orange curtains. Two large seated deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban with a trident-like staff and garlands, the other in a tall crown with a purple sari and green lower garment, sit on a raised platform. In front is a Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands and a silver-embroidered cloth. A smaller statue in orange robes stands at the right, flanked by brass oil lamps. No living people are visible.2013-02-24May 13 20132013-05-13May 07 20132013-05-07A golden temple shrine niche holds large deity murti figures of a goddess and a god seated on a pink-draped throne, both with gold crowns, red and pink garments, and layered gold necklaces. The figures are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a small white seated statue in pink robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits in front. A standing figure in red clothing stands at the right side of the shrine, with brass oil lamps flanking the niche and an ornate gold arch framing the central deities against golden draped fabric.2012-02-11February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 26 20132013-02-26 +2 copiesJune 02 20132013-06-02A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-13February 11 20122012-02-11