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September 28 2011

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A photograph inside a temple shrine shows a devotee in the foreground, seen from behind in a blue top and dark head covering, raising a lit oil lamp aarti toward a golden-framed altar. Two large gilded deity murti stand behind a green draped backdrop; the left figure wears an orange turban and crown with a trident, and the right wears a red garment, garlands and a crown. Below, on the altar, a small seated figure in orange robes with folded hands sits before a decorated linga-like form with marigold garlands, brass vessels and a white and gold cloth lying on the platform. Fairy lights hang above.2011-09-28A temple shrine photograph showing a gilded arched frame around a pair of silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a purple draped dais, with a green curtain behind them. The taller murti wears an orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces, a red-and-orange garland and holds a trident-like weapon; the consort wears a red sari, silver crown and garlands. In the foreground a dark-clad figure's arm, seen from behind, holds a flaming lamp or torch toward the deities, an aarti gesture. Below, a small seated figure in orange robes with folded hands sits before the shrine among brass vessels, bowls and flower garlands. Golden brocade cloth hangs at the right side of the altar.2011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28August 08 20112011-08-08Inside a gilded temple shrine, a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess in red and pink silk, with a red-and-gold crown, sits on a throne beside a standing consort in a white sari with black dots and a purple blouse, both garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers. A small seated figure in a yellow robe and turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits in front of the deities on the altar with brass lamps and offerings. In the foreground, a standing man in orange robes with bare shoulders and a rudraksha mala faces the altar with his back to the camera, in an attitude of worship. Teal drapes frame the gold arch behind the shrine.2011-02-25A photograph of a shrine niche with a golden arched frame and orange drapery, showing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and ornaments. A dark silhouetted worshipper stands at left, holding an aarti lamp toward the central deity. Flanking statues in side niches wear garlands and ornate attire, and oil lamps stand on brass stands along the base, with a brass altar lit in the foreground. The scene is dimly lit, focused on puja.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08Inside a gold-framed temple shrine, a large pair of deity murtis stand on a purple base before a green backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, gold crown, gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff, with a rudraksha-style garland of red flowers; the figure beside wears a red garment and gold crown. In front, a seated priest in a white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body sits with palms pressed together in prayer near brass puja vessels, a kalasha-like lamp stand and a small orange-robed figurine. A tall sculpted orange-robed figure with flower garland stands at right beside an oil lamp. Offerings, flower garlands and orange cloth drapes fill the shrine.2011-09-28December 28 20112011-12-28March 07 20132013-03-07