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January 04 2010

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A small open-sided stone shrine under a red-framed corrugated roof, housing a pair of deity murtis. The central figure, dressed in pale lavender and magenta garments, holds a staff and ornaments, while a second figure in a pink and white sari stands beside him, set against a gold-framed arch. In front stand brass oil lamps on a tall stand and a small brass vessel, with a garland draped over the ledge. Orange curtains hang at the sides and a tall cloth banner with blue, turquoise and red patterns hangs from the roof. A metal bench and a framed picture sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-01-04December 16 20102010-12-16December 10 20092009-12-10A stone shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery houses a deity murti of a seated god with a crown, flanked by a consort in pink and green. Garlands of marigolds hang on the figures and a small figure in white and orange sits on the front pedestal. Brass oil lamps line both sides, and orange cloth panels with patterned borders hang at the corners of the open pavilion. No people are visible.2010-02-05A stone temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by red curtains and decorated pillars. Two seated deity murtis sit within the shrine: the central figure wears a crown and garlands, and a consort figure in pink and green garments sits beside. A small pink-clad figure and a linga-like form with garlands and white cloth sit on the altar in front. Rows of brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels and offering plates on the platform. Orange and patterned fabric banners hang at the corners. No people are visible.2010-02-05A photograph of an ornate stone shrine with a golden arched niche and red backdrop, housing a deity murti pair of figures with orange-and-gold crowns and garlands of marigolds, flanked by brass lamp stands and brass oil lamps on the platform. Orange curtains hang at the sides of the open pavilion, with colourful striped pillar bands and a brass pot in the foreground. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-03A photograph of a granite open-pillared shrine pavilion outdoors among green trees. Inside, two deity murtis stand together on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of white and red flowers, with red and pink silk drapes and ornate gold-and-white dress. Between them sits a dark polished ritual object with a gold crown-like top and a garland. A purple cloth hangs on the right side of the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.October 03 20082008-10-03July 09 20102010-07-09Outdoor shrine structure with a stone pillared canopy decorated with string lights, dark blue curtains hung on the sides, and a metal step ladder in front. Inside, two deity murti stand before a gold arched backdrop, one in a pink and red sari-style garment and the other in a green and gold garment, both garlanded with yellow and orange marigold flower strands. A white-draped table and a flower-garlanded offering stand sit at the base. Red and white striped wall and trees surround the shrine at dusk.2008-10-02A photograph of an open-sided stone shrine under a corrugated roof, with red-and-orange curtains draped at the pillars and a metal step ladder in front. Inside the niche stand deity murtis in yellow and blue garments with garlands and gold ornaments, flanked by brass oil lamps on a white-draped table. A bull figure sits on the roof ridge and red-and-white striped railings surround the courtyard. No people are visible.2011-08-10An outdoor temple shrine with a grey stone sanctum and pillared front, hung with orange and saffron curtains tied to red-painted poles. Inside the niche stand a deity murti in pink and orange draped garments, and a second figure in green. A small silver tray with flower garlands and offerings sits on the ledge, and a black metal step ladder stands in the foreground beside a silver platter with fruit and flowers. Orange-walled ashram buildings and a tree are behind. No people are visible.2011-10-01