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December 20 2011

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Night photograph of a large Shiva murti decorated with a dense mass of deep magenta flower garlands, an orange cloth tied at the top, a silver tilaka and ornate silver necklaces. A smaller green-robed figure with gold ornaments and yellow marigold garlands stands at its base beside a white draped cloth. Bright street lamps and palm-like plants line the open ground behind, with a row of people barely visible at the lower edge of the frame.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night photograph of a large outdoor field filled with rows of Shiva lingams on low black pedestals. In the foreground a figure is seated on a white draped platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, an orange cloth wrapped over the head, a silver-sequined and jewelled necklace, and a forehead with a horizontal tripundra marking. Oil lamps glow at the base, string lights and floodlights illuminate the scene. The figure appears to be a statue or deity murti rather than a living person, with a dark face partly covered.2011-11-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti at night in a temple hall. The figure is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves, with a large beaded necklace of yellow beads across its chest. Its head wears an orange cloth and an ornate crown or headdress. Behind it stands a larger figure in a blue and magenta garment with yellow borders and a sparkling jewelled necklace. Strands of flower garlands hang along the pillar on the right, and a white and gold-bordered cloth lies over a seat or altar.2007-12-23October 04 20082008-10-04September 08 20112011-09-08August 24 20162016-08-24Outdoor photo of a large seated figure. The figure wears an orange turban with a white forehead trident mark, a rudraksha-style black bead mala and a green pendant, decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. A white and gold-bordered cloth covers the platform. In front stand a small deity murti with a red flower garland and a brass lamp. Background shows a hillside, a metal shed, parked car and several people walking.2011-12-08October 09 20122012-10-09October 10 20122012-10-10A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam dressed for worship on a black base. It wears a striped white and red-gold cloth tied like a turban, a red and orange garland of marigolds and rose petals draped around it, and a pink and yellow flower cluster at its base. Gold-and-white cloth wraps the lingam and a white cloth with gold borders lies to the right. Three horizontal white ash lines and a red dot mark the face, and a jewelled ornament hangs at the front. Behind it are gold-coloured deity figures and garlands. No people are visible.2024-02-22June 30 20152015-06-30