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November 12 2010

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a grey stone mandapa and red-orange curtains on both sides. Inside, a deity murti of a seated goddess with a crown, flanked by two standing figures, is draped with red and multicolour flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in rows around the shrine, and the lower platform holds three garlanded murtis: two female figures in orange and red sarees flanking a central male deity with a crown. Rose petals and marigolds are scattered on the floor. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the frame.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12January 29 20132013-01-29June 20th 20152015-06-20A photograph of a dark stone shrine pavilion with red curtains and a pink-flowered garland, open to the outdoors with trees behind. Inside, a central deity murti stands on a raised platform with a red backdrop and gold arch, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands. Brass oil lamps and lamp stands line the platform. In front, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a white draped cloth, with a carved gold throne-like chair in the foreground on the left. No clearly visible living people appear except the orange-robed seated figure, whose face and features are not distinct enough to confirm identity.2010-11-25A stone shrine with carved granite pillars and an arched gold-framed niche holding deity murti statues, one seated figure in red crown and garlands flanked by a female figure in gold ornaments, with a smaller figure in blue. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang across the murti, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. White cloth covers a platform in front, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like bowl. No people are visible; the shrine is empty of devotees.2010-10-28 +2 copiesA stone shrine with carved granite pillars and a golden arched niche framing a red draped backdrop. Seated within is a deity murti pair in gold and ornate attire, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front stands a golden pedestal holding a small golden linga with garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps on tall stands, brass bowls and a small blue figure seated at the base. Garlanded gold panels and a red and gold gate surround the scene; no people are visible.2010-10-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone and gold-trimmed structure housing deity murtis. In the centre, a deity murti is garlanded with white and red flower garlands and sits on a gold peetha, flanked by two smaller murtis in green and blue draped garments with garlands. Behind, two larger female-form murtis in red and pink saris stand before orange drapery, with a kalasha-like crowned figure. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine and marigold petals are scattered on the floor. In the foreground at left, a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth with rudraksha beads sits beside another priest in white dhoti and shawl, reading from a book and playing a small hand bell. Flame is visible at the lower left edge. Two priests are visible; no other people are present.2011-11-01A photograph of a temple shrine with a group of deity murtis arranged on a red-draped platform backed by orange and green cloth. Two larger figures stand behind, one crowned and one in an elaborate headdress, both decorated with red and white flower garlands. A seated central figure wears a red and orange garland and a gold crown. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, pink flower offerings and a small brass lamp sit on the floor in front. Grey carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No people are visible.2012-07-30A photograph of a stone temple shrine with carved granite pillars and an ornate gold-framed arch. Inside stand deity murtis of a seated figure and a standing figure, with a large red-orange murti in the centre adorned with white and red flower garlands and a golden crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small offering of fruit and flowers sits on the platform in front. A red curtain hangs at the right edge and trees surround the open-sided structure. No people are visible.2013-07-16A photograph of a stone shrine open on all sides, with carved pillars and a golden arched niche framing two standing deity murtis draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the central altar, with a silver kalasha and offerings in front. Orange curtains are tied back at the corners, and a small image sits on a side ledge. No people are visible.2010-09-11