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September 09 2011

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A photograph of a temple shrine with large gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arch, draped in saffron and orange cloth with white and gold garlands. Strings of marigolds hang down the front. Between them sits a small seated figure in saffron robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha mala, placed on a blue-and-gold cushioned seat. To the right, a separate standing figure in red robes with a red cap and gold necklace stands in a blue niche. A small brass lamp and offerings sit at the base, and the stone pillars are carved.2011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09A temple shrine photograph showing a large pair of gilded and painted deity murti seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, both wearing pink and red garments, gold crowns, red-and-gold necklaces and long garlands of yellow and pink flowers. A smaller white figure in pink clothing sits in front at the base, with a small shivalinga-like form draped with flowers at the centre. A smaller standing figure in red and pink stands in an arched niche on the right against a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and small oil lamps sit on the steps in front, beside a bowl of flowers. Gold-leaf backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the shrine, and a hand is visible at the lower right edge.2012-02-11January 28 20132013-01-28October 06 20112011-10-06January 23 20132013-01-23A temple shrine photograph showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair: a standing male figure in a saffron-orange turban and ornate white and gold necklaces holds a trident-like staff, beside a female figure in a blue choli and red-and-gold skirt wearing a crown and garlands. Between them sits a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like altar with orange cloth and garlands of white and red-orange flowers. Green drapes hang behind, and a smaller side niche holds a statue in purple robes with folded hands.2011-10-01A temple sanctum photograph showing a large ornate deity murti seated on a pink silk-draped throne beneath a golden arched canopy. The seated figure wears an orange and gold crown, gold armlets, layered white and gold garlands and a red-and-orange garment, holding a golden staff in one hand. A companion figure beside it wears a dark hair bun, pearl necklaces and an orange garment. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the throne and a small seated figure in red and orange is placed at the front. On the right stands a small statue in a blue-curtained niche wearing a red robe, a red turban and a rudraksha mala. Red velvet backdrop, carved grey stone pillars and gold carvings frame the scene.2011-09-09August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesA shrine of a seated deity pair framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The central figure wears an orange and green turban and a gold necklace, holds a trident-like staff and a small object in one hand, and sits on a pink cloth-draped seat with a crowned figure seated beside him in orange robes and an elaborate crown. Garlands of red, pink and white flowers hang across both figures and the seat. In front stands a black linga-like object with a teal and gold cloth, a brass oil lamp and a small vessel. To the right, a separate standing statue in an orange dhoti and shawl stands in a green-curtained niche with a brass lamp beside it. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene. Statues only, no living people.2013-01-23February 11 20122012-02-11A temple shrine with a large golden arch framing two life-size deity murti seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, backed by gold and orange curtains. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and multi-strand necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the figure to the right wears a dark crown with a gold ornament and a green and gold garland. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape the platform, with a small Shiva lingam-like stone with orange cloth at the front. A seated priest in orange-brown robes sits at lower left with palms pressed together in prayer, and a lit oil lamp stands on the right beside a golden shrine niche holding a small figure wrapped in red and garlanded in yellow flowers. Brass vessels and a lamp sit on the floor in front.2011-10-13