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October 22 2006

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A dark polished Shiva lingam with horizontal white and red tripundra-style markings stands in the foreground on a golden peetha base, beside a gilded metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a silver-and-gold bull (Nandi) mount before a red backdrop. Parvati wears a green sari. A tall brass or gold kalasha-style pillar and a polished marble floor fill the right side. Printed date and copyright overlays appear in the corner. No people are visible.2006-10-22A photograph of a silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a silver bull mount (Nandi-style vahana) before a red backdrop inside a gilded shrine. The seated figure wears a tiger-striped cloth and a tall crown, with a smaller consort figure beside it in a green skirt and flower garland. A dark cylindrical lingam stands in the right foreground, and a white-robed figure with a rudraksha-style bead mala hangs at the left edge. Ornate gold filigree frames the scene.2006-10-22Inside a temple shrine framed by a gold-leaf arch and red curtains, two deity murtis are seated on a golden pedestal. The figure on the left holds a staff or trident and wears a red crown, a white pearl necklace and a yellow-and-orange garment. The figure on the right wears a white shimmering sari and a jewelled crown. Between them stands a golden lingam bearing a yellow and red flower garland and a decorated top. Garlands of red and yellow marigolds drape the figures and pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and small brass puja vessels and a small figure in orange and white sit in the foreground.2010-07-13A photograph of a shrine inside a temple, framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapes. Two deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit on a gold pedestal with yellow and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and jewelled necklaces. Shiva's image wears a crown and a red turban. A gold lingam-shaped vessel with a lamp stands at the centre, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A small figure in white and orange clothing with flower garlands sits at the base of the pedestal.2010-07-13October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesJuly 09 20122012-07-09Photograph of a temple shrine interior showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like platform under a gilded arch with a red drape behind. The figures wear colourful garlands of red and yellow flowers, and the taller figure holds a trident. A central kalasha-like brass vessel sits on the platform with garlands draped around it. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a small statue in orange robes with a garland sits at the front base. Brass puja implements and offerings are scattered on the floor. Orange curtains frame the shrine walls.2010-07-13 +1 copiesApril 21 20152015-04-21August 31 20152015-08-31A decorated shrine with a pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like pedestal behind a gold-framed arch with red drapery. The male figure wears a red crown and red-and-gold garments, the female figure a white and gold sari with a crown, both adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A tall silver-and-gold kalasha-like vessel stands before them, wrapped in marigold and red garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepas) with bird-shaped finials flank the shrine. In the foreground, a small statue in an orange robe with a white flower garland sits at the base. Orange curtains and ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a pair of large deity murti seated side by side on a golden-yellow and red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a ritual object, while the right figure wears a tall ornate crown and a blue sari-like garment. Both are adorned with silver ornaments, rudraksha-style beads and marigold and jasmine garlands. In front stands a brass kalasha with a black lingam-like stone and a rudraksha garland. To the right a golden oil lamp stands beside a blue-curtained niche holding a smaller deity statue. No living people are visible.2012-05-08May 27 20202020-05-27 +2 copies