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September 26 2011

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Outdoor shrine at an ashram grounds with three black stone deity murtis standing under an ornate golden arch. The central figure is a multi-armed deity wearing a white dhoti-like cloth, a white and red garland and a gold crown. The two flanking figures wear pink and green saris, white and red garlands and tall gold crowns. Each stands on a black pedestal, and small deity figures and white-and-red painted plinths are visible behind them among green trees under bright daylight.2011-04-17September 24 20122012-09-24Three black stone deity murtis stand together inside a gilded arched shrine niche at night. The central figure wears a gold crown, a white dhoti-style cloth with a multicoloured border and a white and red flower garland with green leaves. The figures on either side wear gold crowns, pink and green draped garments, gold jewellery and yellow and red flower garlands. Dark foliage fills the background behind the shrine, and a small lit area with a cloth-covered table is visible to the right. No living people are visible.2011-04-17Three black stone murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine at night, decorated with flower garlands in white, yellow, red and green. The central figure wears a white dhoti with a striped border and a gold crown, with a red bindi on the forehead, and several multi-armed sculptural forms are visible behind. The two flanking figures wear pink and green silk garments, gold crowns and jewelled ornaments, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. Green leaves frame the back of the shrine. No people are visible.2011-04-17January 08 20102010-01-08Night photograph of three black stone murtis of deities standing side by side under an ornate gold-coloured arch. The central figure wears a white and maroon dhoti, a white shawl, a green bead garland and a gold crown, with a silver necklace. Two flanking figures wear a teal and a green-and-orange sari-like garment, gold crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Lights and strings of small lamps glow in the dark background, and at the right edge a person in orange robes stands partly visible.2010-01-08September 13 20122012-09-13Three dark stone murti statues stand inside an ornate gold-painted arch at night, framed by dark foliage. The central figure wears a white dhoti with green and gold borders, a tall gold crown and a long garland of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers with green leaves. The two flanking female figures wear pink and green saris, gold crowns and similar flower garlands. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the base and a small side table.2011-04-17October 09 20112011-10-09Three black stone deity statues stand together under a golden arch with carved floral and bird motifs, set against green foliage. The central four-armed figure wears a striped orange, red and green turban, a purple and orange draped garment and a long gold bead garland, and holds ritual objects in its hands. Flanking figures wear saris in maroon and red with gold borders, pearl-style necklaces and bindi markings. Garlands and offerings sit at their feet on dark pedestals.2012-10-09Three black stone murtis stand together under an ornate gilded arched frame in an outdoor temple courtyard with green trees behind. The central deity has a tall crown, multiple arms holding ritual objects, a white garment with green border, and a white and red garland with gold-toned necklaces. Two flanking female figures wear pink and green saris, jewelled necklaces, and tall crowns. Small white and red shrines and offerings sit in the background, and a few flowers rest at the bases.2011-04-17January 08 20102010-01-08