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July 14 2013

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A shrine scene with a large golden arch framing two painted deity murtis, one with an orange turban and trident-like weapon and one wearing a gold crown, both with garlands and gold ornaments, seated before a green draped backdrop. In front, a shaved-headed man in orange-red robes sits cross-legged at a puja platform, hands folded in a devotional gesture, beside brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, flower garlands and a red-and-white cloth. A smaller figure in an orange robe with a red garland stands in a side niche. Grey stone pillars with carvings frame the open pavilion.2013-05-24A photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform under a gold arch with a green backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and drum, the female figure wears an orange-red sari and gold crown, both adorned with garlands and ornaments. In front, a seated priest in an orange-red robe with a white forehead mark and bare upper arm sits before a sacred linga, with a multicoloured flower garland, kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps arranged around it. To the right stands a small figure in orange robes near a lit oil lamp. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. One physical priest is visible.2013-03-15A temple shrine photograph. Two large painted deity murtis with crowns and garlands stand in a gilded arched niche draped with green cloth; the left figure holds a trident and drum-like object, and both wear rudraksha malas. In front, a priest in orange-red dhoti sits on the floor with a brass vessel, performing puja beside a white-draped altar holding a lingam with a kalasha and flower garlands. To the right stands a smaller statue of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, beside an oil lamp on a yellow-cloth base. Stone pillars with carved figures frame the scene.2013-03-06A temple shrine with a kneeling priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, a sacred thread and tilak on his forehead, performing puja before a stone lingam on a silver-and-gold base. Behind it, a golden arched niche with a red and orange drape holds a deity murti of a seated male and female pair with crowns and jewelled garlands, adorned with marigold and orange flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and small brass bowls sit on the platform; a golden-framed shrine with a small standing figure appears at right. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene.2013-03-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a green backdrop. Two large painted deity murti sit on a raised platform, one holding a trident-like staff and the other wearing a tall crown, both draped in red garments and red-orange garlands. A silver kalasha-style vessel and an arrangement of five lamps sit in front, with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a bald man in orange-saffron robes kneels with folded hands, apparently performing puja. To the right, a smaller standing statue in an arched blue niche wears orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, with a lamp on a stand beside it. Offering bowls and flowers sit on the floor.2013-07-11June 26 20132013-06-26Photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a large deity murti group on a raised platform. Two standing figures with red turbans and gold ornaments stand atop a seated figure with a golden face and a red-and-white garland, framed by a golden arch and green drape. A seated priest in saffron-orange cloth with bare shoulder and sacred markings sits at the left, hands together. A standing figure in orange robes stands in a side niche at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of red flowers adorn the murtis, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform.2013-03-17May 09 20132013-05-09 +2 copiesA shrine scene with large painted statues of a deity pair on a raised dais beneath a golden arch with a turquoise backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum; the companion figure wears a tall gold crown and red-orange sari. A linga stands centrally, garlanded with white flowers and draped with a red cloth, with a brass kalasha above it. A small statue of a woman in orange stands in a side niche. In front, a seated person in saffron robes with a shaved head performs worship with brass lamps and offerings, and a carved stone temple facade frames the scene.2013-05-13May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesJune 30 20132013-06-30July 17 20132013-07-17