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September 07 20112011-09-07A golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess under a gilded arch with yellow draped curtains. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white floral garland, a red garland and purple silk; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a white and red garland and purple silk. Their red and yellow garlands drape down to a central altar where an ornately jewelled silver-and-gold kalasha shaped object stands, covered with an orange cloth and a jewelled necklace. Brass oil lamps sit in front, and a white flower rests on the altar. No physical people are visible.2013-03-06Ornate golden shrine scene dominated by two large gilded deity murtis seated behind a central ritual object. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and a jewelled crown-like headdress, with a pearl and red-stone garland, and holds a raised hand and a trident-like implement; the figure on the right wears a purple silk sari, gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and carries a lotus-stem or staff. Both are draped in red and yellow rose and marigold garlands. In front, a conical structure is wrapped in an orange cloth with a multi-jewelled gold collar, a serpent hood canopy with green stone pendants, rudraksha beads, and a rose-marigold garland. Brass oil lamps sit at the base, and a gold-embroidered orange shawl covers the lower altar. Golden curtains form the backdrop.2013-03-06June 13 20132013-06-13A temple-style altar with two painted deity murtis seated in an ornate gold arch behind a draped orange-gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff and gold bangles, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the figure on the right wears a purple garment and white floral garlands. In front, a large dark stone lingam wrapped with a saffron-orange cloth and a gold band is adorned with yellow, pink and purple flower garlands and a jeweled gold collar. Brass lamps stand at its base. The image is a photograph of a deity altar; no living people are visible.2013-02-20A decorated shrine view of a golden deity murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch with orange and gold drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and a blue garment with red-pink flowers garlands. Between them stands a large ceremonial linga-like form draped in cloth and rudraksha beads, flanked by red and yellow flower garlands. In front are a small pink-and-green doll-like figure, brass vessels, a footed bowl, and a lamp. No people are visible; the shrine figures are statues.2013-06-15June 17 20132013-06-17Two metal murti figures of a deity couple sit on a gold throne against a golden curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown and an embellished gold chest ornament, and holds a sceptre-like object. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-gold sari, and holds a parrot. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers and green leaves. In front, a Shiva lingam with a cobra hood above it, wrapped in an orange cloth, rudraksha beads and flower garlands, is set in a gold base. The setting suggests a temple shrine.2011-11-27Richly decorated temple alankaram of two seated deities in a gilded arched niche with red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand, holding a trident, and sits beside a consort in a white and gold sari with layered pearl-style necklaces. Between them stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a green leaf and garlands of yellow and red flowers, set on an ornate gold pedestal. In front, a white statue seated on the base wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, with a small brass lamp beside it and flower petals scattered on the floor.2010-07-13June 15 20162016-06-15A gilded arched shrine framed by ornate gold relief holds a deity murti pair seated on a dais: a male figure in an orange turban and red-orange garment with a red gem necklace and a female figure in a copper-gold saree and ornate jewelry with a tall decorated crown. Both hold ritual objects and a large sculpted lingam-like pillar stands in front, draped with a green cloth, marigold and leaf garlands, and a jeweled collar. Brass oil lamps and a small offering dish sit on the floor in front. A purple logo appears in the corner. No living people are visible.2013-02-21September 20 20132013-09-20