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July 04 2016

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A photograph of a decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like platform under an ornate, jewelled arch of red, green and white embellishments. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a large jewelled necklace with an orange dhoti, while the figure beside wears a bright green skirt and a golden crown. Tall brass lamps stand on either side, with golden ceremonial fans and a silver stand with a small silver vessel placed in front. Carved gold guardian figures flank the sides, and the floor is covered with green matting.2016-07-03 +1 copiesA decorated temple or pandal shrine at night, lit with warm yellow and green lights. At the centre, two figures sit before an ornate arch of green and silver patterned fabric: one wears an orange turban and orange dhoti with a garland, the other wears a green sari with gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Both appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people. Flanking figures in gold and orange stand on red-cushioned bases, with tall painted pillars in red, green and white. A black cylindrical object stands in front on a dais, with brass oil lamps on stands at either side. The surroundings are decorated with greenery and a rope barrier runs across the floor.2016-07-04A golden arched shrine framing a large pair of seated deity murti, one male figure with a red crown, trident and ornate gold necklace and garlands, and a female figure with a dark crown and jewelled ornaments, both draped in teal and green garments and wearing long red and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. In front, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching turban sits on a white draped platform before a brass kalasha and puja vessels.2009-06-03October 11 20142014-10-11A photograph of a golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side within an ornate gold arched niche against a lime-green backdrop. The Shiva figure wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident; the Parvati figure wears a red and teal sari, a jewelled crown and floral garlands. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine. A gold heart-shaped ornament sits in front of them.2009-06-27A lit gold-framed shrine niche with a green draped backdrop holds two large painted deity murtis, a male figure in orange and red with a gold crown and trident-like staff, and a female figure in orange with a tall crown and garlands, seated on a pedestal. In front stands a dark shivalinga-like object decorated with red and white flower garlands. A smaller standing figure in orange cloth with garlands stands at the right. No living people are visible.2013-10-08A golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine niche, flanked by red velvet drapes. The two figures wear gold crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces; the male figure holds a trident-like staff. Below them a large Shiva lingam is dressed with multicoloured flower garlands, silver-and-gold ornaments and a red stone set in its face, with a small white cloth at its base. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side. Walls are carved stone. No physical people are visible in the scene.2009-11-19Golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arched shrine niche, with a red velvet backdrop and magenta drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a gold crown. Both are adorned with white and gold necklaces and jewelled earrings. In front, a large shivalinga or sacred form is decorated with red, yellow and pink flower garlands and silver embellishments. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the shrine. Watermarked archive photo; no physical people visible.2009-11-19Two deity murtis seated side by side on an ornate throne backed by a large jewelled arch of red, green and dark embroidered fabric studded with mirror-like gems. The murti on the left has a gold-and-red turban with a crescent ornament and a silver face, wearing a layered beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and orange silk garment, and heavy gold necklaces and armlets. Gold ornaments and a brass lamp stand in the foreground, and a carved golden staff rests at the left. The statues are dressed for darshan with floral and jewelled adornment.2016-05-03March 13 20202020-03-13March 26 20202020-03-26February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copies