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May 13 2012

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Close view of a large deity murti with a golden kalasha on top. A lingam-like stone form at the centre is decorated with a green leaf crown, layered rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, and tripundra marks. Behind it stands a multi-armed deity figure in red and yellow robes with gold jewellery, and a golden arch frames the scene. In the lower foreground a pink-turbaned figure appears to be a statue or painted image seated before the altar, and no living person is clearly visible.2012-05-10 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27Photo 11725934May 10 20122012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10May 27 20132013-05-27June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesJune 15 20132013-06-15A photograph of a ceremonially dressed deity murti or sacred stone form seated on a golden throne shaped like a cobra hood. The figure wears an orange and gold turban and a red-and-gold cloth draped down the front. Long rudraksha mala garlands with gold beads hang on both sides, and the figure is adorned with red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and white flower strands. A small yellow flower rests near the base, and orange and maroon fabrics lie across the golden seat. No people are visible in the scene.2013-10-02Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti. It wears a red and gold silk cloth wrapped around its upper part, with a bright pink rose garland draped down the left side and rudraksha malas with gold accents hanging over the right. Green leaves are arranged behind the head, and a gold bejeweled shield-like backdrop frames the figure. Gold bangles and a gold-rimmed stone band are visible at the neck. No physical people are visible in the frame.2013-09-20May 12 20122012-05-12A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arches and a green backdrop. Two large deity statues stand behind a central lingam draped with white and red flower garlands and rudraksha beads, topped with a metal kalasha. Before it sits a seated priest in red-brown robes with white sacred markings on his arms and torso, facing the shrine. Oil lamps, brass vessels and a small offering tray sit on the altar in front. To the right, a standing statue wears an orange garment and beaded necklaces.2013-03-06