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October 19 2013

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A temple shrine with gilded arched frames and green and blue backdrops holds several garlanded statues. In the centre, a seated figure with a red and orange turban and an ornate gold and maroon garment, adorned with a red and white flower garland, sits on a blue brocade-covered pedestal. A tall statue on the right wears a red, orange and pale flower garland and stands in a blue-curtained niche. At left, a smaller white-clad statue wears a white flower garland beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands in red, yellow and orange flowers decorate the figures. The statues are not living people.2013-10-19A temple shrine photograph showing a large sculptural deity pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with a green curtain behind. The taller figure has four arms, a red and gold turban-like crown and a beaded garland, while the figure beside it wears a floral crown and a long red-and-white garland. A small rounded lingam-form object with a red crown and flower garlands sits in front. Silver lamps and brass vessels are arranged on the left, and a standing figure in an arched niche on the right wears a red garment and a beaded necklace. Statues and ritual objects only; no physical people are present.2013-09-27A temple sanctum photograph showing a large painted deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed dais before a green cloth backdrop. The central figure wears an orange and red turban-style crown, a red and white beaded necklace and bangles, and holds a trident; beside him a female figure in an orange sari and white garland is seated. In front, a red and gold shivalinga-style form is draped with red and white flower garlands, with a brass kalasha, oil lamps and a silver plate of offerings below. To the right, a smaller standing figure in saffron-orange drapery with a rudraksha-style necklace is garlanded in red and yellow flowers. No people are visible in the scene.2013-10-08September 27 20132013-09-27A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch frames a large statue pair of a deity couple adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, beaded jewellery and a crown; the male figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a hand raised in blessing, while the female figure wears a blue and green sari. Beside them a smaller deity murti in an orange cloth niche is garlanded. In front, a small altar holds a kalasha, brass lamps, a silver puja plate and a deity figure in a red and gold seat. Green drapery hangs behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-26August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised throne-like seat, with a red-and-orange crowned figure with four arms and a female figure in pink and white garments, both adorned with heavy gold-toned necklaces and marigold garlands in yellow and purple. In front, a smaller golden seated figure in yellow robes and a marigold garland is offered flowers, with brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass vessels on the step. To the right, a golden arched niche holds a standing figure in a purple turban and purple dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, set against an orange drape. Teal drapes and ornate gold and stone carved pillars frame the shrine.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed head-on, with a gilded arched frame and a green cloth backdrop. Two large deity figures are seated on a raised platform: the central figure wears an orange turban and red and white garland, and the figure beside her wears orange and red garments with a crown and flower garland. Before them, a dark Shiva-lingam-like form is decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace. Brass lamps, a kalasha, a small offering tray and a bowl sit on the front ledge, and a smaller seated figure in orange and gold dress with a garland stands to the right. Deity murti and altar arrangement, with no people visible.2013-10-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a pair of painted deity murtis standing in front of a green satin backdrop. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban, a jewelled necklace and garlands, and raises a hand holding a small object; the second figure wears a tall crown, a white bead necklace and a blue and green skirt. Both are draped with marigold and red rose garlands. Below them sits a silver-framed seated figure with a cobra hood over its head and a decorated throne, and to the right an alcove holds a figure in a yellow-orange cloth wrapped with a jasmine-and-marigold garland. Brass pots, lamps and offerings sit on the floor at left. No people are visible.2013-09-26A photograph of a temple shrine inside an ornate gilded arch set against green draped cloth. Central figures are a large seated deity murti in red and white draped dhoti with a trident and drum-like object in hand, and a second standing murti beside it, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and flower garlands in red and yellow. Flanking murtis include one on the left in a red turban and garland and one on the right in a tiger-skin patterned wrap and red cloth with garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, along with a closed book and a golden kalasha-like offering. All figures are statues, not living people.2015-08-31September 04 20162016-09-04February 04 20142014-02-04