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September 13 2011

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September 13 20112011-09-13September 13 20112011-09-13September 13 20112011-09-13September 13 20112011-09-13August 08 20112011-08-08Inside a stone temple shrine, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border and a gold chain stands near a black stone lingam on a dark peetha, pouring or wiping it with a white cloth. A second white-clad priest with white ash marks on his arms and chest stands at left with hands clasped. Behind them stands a large deity murti with an orange turban-like crown, red and white garlands, gold ornaments and a golden-orange dhoti, beside a second deity figure in red and gold, under a golden arch with blue curtain backdrop. A small white marble seated figure sits at the base and a blue-robed statue stands at right. Golden kalasha-like vessels rest at lower left.2011-09-13A photograph of a lit shrine at night with a flame burning in the foreground. Two deity murtis stand within a gold-framed arched niche against a turquoise backdrop, one wearing an orange headdress and the other a tall crown, both decorated with white and red garlands. In front of the shrine a standing priest in white dhoti and shawl gestures toward the murtis. To the right, a small figure in red robes stands in a second gold-framed niche holding an object. The scene is dimly lit and the flame is the brightest element.2011-08-08August 08 20112011-08-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and garlanded neck and a female figure in a blue and gold dress with a tall crown, both wreathed in yellow and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red with a white garland sits on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a bell and a small vessel with an upraised arm, as a second orange-clad assistant stands behind him. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit on the floor, with blue curtains framing the mandapa.2009-01-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame holding large deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold crown and the other a tall gold crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front of them a standing man in orange sannyasi robes, holding a lit oil lamp, performs aarti; a seated man in orange clothing with his palms pressed together sits at left beside a tray of flowers. Brass lamps stand on either side, a blue curtain hangs at left, and vessels and offerings rest on the floor below the shrine.2009-01-02Photo inside a temple shrine with a stone carved gold arch framing a large deity murti seated on a pedestal, adorned with white and red garlands and a crown, with a black shiva lingam on a black base in front. Two priests in white dhoti and bare upper body with marks on their arms stand at left; the nearer priest holds a lit camphor aarti lamp toward the deities. A small white marble seated figure and a small brass figure sit at the base; a standing blue-robed statue stands in a green-curtained niche at right.2011-09-13Photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch with blue drapery. Both are adorned with red and white garlands, pearl necklaces and crowns, one with an orange cloth. In the foreground a bald priest in white dhoti and yellow-bordered shawl stands with his back to the camera, facing the murtis. Before the central seat sits a small white-robed figure with garlands and a folded white cloth, and a small white statue to the right, in a green-curtained niche, shows a figure in white with a garland, hands folded. Brass lamps, kalasha vessels and a dhoop stand sit on a white cloth on the altar. Greenery is visible beyond the pillars.2011-08-07