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November 01 2011

A photograph of a shrine with a golden ornate arch framing three deity murtis dressed with white and pink-red flower garlands. The central murti wears an orange cloth and holds a spear-like weapon, flanked by two female murtis in green and teal saris with jewellery. The seated figures rest on a gilded platform with red cloth and scattered yellow petals. Behind them stand larger painted figures in red and green robes against orange drapery, and a smaller red-clad figure appears in a side niche. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a deity murti group in a gold-framed shrine arch, dressed for worship. The central figure wears an orange turban, a gold-embroidered ornamental garment, and a crown, holding a staff-like ceremonial rod. Two flanking figures wear teal-green and red silk, jewelled crowns, and heavy white jasmine garlands with yellow marigold and red rose accents. Yellow flower petals are scattered at the base, and a brass oil lamp (deepam) stands at left beside a dark stone niche carving. No physical people are visible.

December 29 2008

2008-12-29 +2 copies

November 01 2011

A photograph of a gilded temple shrine inside a stone niche framed by an ornate golden arch and red cloth backdrop. At the centre stands a multi-armed deity murti with a trident and a serpent hood overhead, flanked by a consort figure in green and gold. Below, a smaller seated deity murti sits on a gold lion-supported throne, draped with red and white flower garlands. Two standing devotee-like statues in orange and red robes with rudraksha malas and garlands flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. The scene is a statue shrine with no living people visible.

A photograph of a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch framing red drapery. Two large deity murtis dominate the shrine, one with multiple arms holding a club and other implements and another holding a staff, both adorned with jewelled ornaments and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and white robes sits on a decorated peetha with a white cloth and red and white garlands, while smaller statues stand in side niches. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor on either side. No physical people are visible in the shrine.

2012-04-05 +1 copies

A photograph of a shrine with gilded deity murti, two standing figures with tall crowns in red and white flower decoration, one holding a trident-like staff, garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. Between them sits a smaller white Shiva-linga-like form with a striped headdress. In the foreground a statue in a green sari with a gold necklace sits on a white cloth, flanked by a small green-clad figure on a side table. Red curtains and carved grey stone pillars frame the scene under an ornate gold arch.

A temple shrine holds a golden-framed arch enclosing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised red-and-gold throne. The left figure wears a red crown, several necklaces, a garland and a red and gold dhoti, and holds ritual objects in raised hands; the right figure wears a tall crown, a red and gold blouse and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Between them stands a central linga-like form draped with a multicoloured garland and a decorated cloth. Brass oil lamps and a small offering tray sit at the front, and a smaller figure in an ochre robe stands in a side niche. No physical people are visible.

A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with an orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an orange-and-gold crown and a jewelled necklace, with a garland of white and yellow flowers draped over the figures. Below, a small seated figure in red and white draped clothing sits before a white cloth and a thick garland. A standing statue on the right holds a staff and wears red robes and a red headcloth beside a green curtain. Carved stone pillars frame the scene, and a small figure stands on the left. No living people are visible.

A photograph of three deity murtis (metal or stone idols) standing in a golden arched shrine niche. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, a tall crown, a large gold necklace with green and red stones, and red-and-gold earrings. Flanked on each side by a murti, the left wearing an orange garment and the right a green-blue garment, all three draped with long garlands of white jasmine and red flower strands. A brass kalasha/vessel with a white-tipped cloth sits at the base before a red cloth. Ornate golden carved panels frame the shrine. No physical people are visible; the figures are murtis.