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January 18 2013

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. The taller figure on the left has four arms, a red and gold crown and a bluish body, holding a trident; the figure on the right wears a black crown and white-and-blue garments with a red and white garland. Between them stands a decorated linga-like form draped in yellow and red garlands with a green and gold cloth. Brass oil lamps stand in front, with marigold garlands on the left. A smaller standing figure in a green niche, wearing orange robes and a white garland, sits on the right. No people are visible in the scene.2013-01-18A temple shrine with a golden arched niche showing a pair of large deity murtis seated together on a raised white and gold platform. The male murti wears an orange and red turban and holds a trident, while the female murti wears a crown and red garlands and holds a lotus. Both wear ornate necklaces and red and white garlands. Lit oil lamps stand on brass stands at both sides, and a smaller seated figure in orange and red with garlands sits in a green-curtained niche on the right.2013-01-17October 02 20132013-10-02A temple shrine with large painted deity murtis of a male and female figure in gold-trimmed red and white garments, the male holding a trident and the female with crown and jewelled necklaces. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape a central shivalingam on a decorated base, with brass oil lamps set before it. To the right, a smaller statue in a green-curtained niche wears orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a hand raised in blessing. No living people are visible.2013-01-15 +2 copiesDecember 31 20112011-12-31Interior temple shrine photographed at night with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large gilded deity murtis, one with a tall crown and one with a jewelled headdress, stand behind a Shiva lingam wrapped in red and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and orange and red drapes frame the space. A smaller figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before the lingam, presumably a priest or devotee, and a green-and-gold niche to the right holds a standing red-clad figure. No living people are clearly identifiable as a person.2011-11-20September 19 20112011-09-19A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together in a gilded shrine arch against a red velvet backdrop. Shiva wears a red turban and rudraksha-style beaded adornments, and holds a trident and damaru; Parvati wears a blue sari with gold trim and ornate jewellery, holding a flower. Between them is a large golden shivalinga draped with a thick garland of yellow and red flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small seated figure in blue sits at the base in front of the linga. No living people are visible.2010-10-15December 30 20112011-12-30A photograph of an ornate golden temple shrine with a gilded arch and orange draped backdrop. Two large deity murti stand at the centre: the left figure wears a red and orange turban and a crown, with a trident in hand, while the right figure wears a tall crown and red and gold garments; both are adorned with gold necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A Shivalinga stands in front of them, decorated with a flower garland. Smaller statues in green and gold draped robes flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-12-31October 19 20082008-10-19February 04 20142014-02-04