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December 03 2014

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Photograph of a golden deity murti group in a temple niche framed by ornate gilded arch and red drapery. Central figure of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, the Shiva figure wearing a red turban with crescent, tripundra on forehead, rudraksha and gold necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like object; the seated consort wears a blue sari and jewelry, holding a lotus-style object. Before them stands a shivalinga with marigold and red flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. To the left, a standing golden statue of a robed sage with red turban, crescent emblem, garlanded and raising a hand in blessing. No physical people visible.2014-12-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden deity murti seated on a throne, wearing a crown and holding a trident, a ritual object, with a red curtain behind it. Garlands of yellow and red flowers and layered gold and beaded necklaces adorn the central murti and a shiva-linga-like form in front. Two lit brass oil lamps stand on either side, and two smaller golden attendant figures, one in red with a red turban and one in a dark top with a yellow garland, stand flanking the shrine. Carved golden arches frame the scene. No living people are visible.2014-12-04Photograph of a temple sanctum at night showing a central metal deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a throne with a crescent moon on her crown, holding a trident and other implements, wearing layered silver necklaces and maroon drapery. Beside her is a second golden-bodied deity with a tall gold crown and garlands in red, yellow and purple. A smaller standing figure in a blue garment, with garlands and a carved gold arch behind, stands at left. Maroon curtains frame the shrine, a kalasha or lamp stands in front, and a small flame burns near the base. Garlands of marigold and rose hang across the figures. No living people are visible apart from a blurred silhouette at the lower left edge.2017-09-26A photograph of a gilded processional murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a golden arch with lilac draped backdrop. The seated Shiva figure wears a red turban with a crescent, a trident in one hand, and layered gold necklaces over a blue cloth. The seated goddess wears a teal sari, a crown, and red-and-white flower garlands. A smaller standing figure in a red and gold dhoti with garlands stands at left. Brass oil lamps and a flower-decorated shrine ornament sit in front, with a rudraksha mala draped below. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2014-11-21A 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 04 20142014-12-04April 21 20152015-04-21September 18 20142014-09-18 +1 copiesGilded shrine niche with a red curtain showing a painted-metal deity pair seated on a decorated base: a male figure with a trident, damaru-style hand implement and blue cloth, beside a female figure in a pale blue skirt with red and white crown and ornate gold jewellery. Both are draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. A smaller statue of a standing devotee in tiger-print cloth, gold necklaces and yellow garland stands at right beside carved stone pillars. Deity murti, not living people.2014-11-04A decorated temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a lilac drape behind the central figures. Two large statues of a deity pair sit enthroned at centre: the male figure holds a trident and wears a red crown with a crescent, with dense gold and multi-coloured bead necklaces, while the female figure wears a blue and gold sari and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with white flowers and red roses. Two smaller statues stand at either side, adorned with garlands and gold necklaces, one wearing a red headdress. Brass oil lamps sit at the base, and a flower and leaf-decorated offering stands in front. Only statues are present; no physical people are visible.2014-11-21October 11 20142014-10-11A golden temple shrine holds a deity murti pair: a male figure in orange turban and crown with a trident-like staff, and a female figure in a blue sari with a crown, seated on a yellow-draped base. Below them stands a large Shiva lingam in a gold yoni-peetha, draped in a garland of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and red drapery and a gold arch frame the scene. A small blue-robed figure sits at the base near the lingam.2010-10-15