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December 19 2011

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December 19 20112011-12-19December 19 20112011-12-19 +1 copiesOutdoor shrine scene at a temple grounds with trees behind. A large black stone murti of a seated deity, adorned with orange-and-white cloth, a garland of yellow and red flowers, and holding a trident, dominates the left. Nearby, black and orange-robed statues stand beside a small blue-robed seated statue. A standing man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala, sandalwood marks and gold ornaments, faces the shrine with hands together, while another person's hands offer a plate of marigold and pink flowers at the right edge. Red-and-white painted stone borders line the path, and a brass oil lamp sits near the base. a person (appearance-based: orange robes and rudraksha mala, but face not determinable).2012-09-12Outdoor shrine scene with a large black stone seated deity murti draped in red and orange cloth, garlanded with white flowers and a red-and-orange headpiece. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at right, one hand raised in a gesture while speaking, wearing gold bangles. Beside him a second man with shaved head in orange robes holds a small brass plate with red flowers. Foreground includes a blue seated figure, a small black kalasha-style stone, a red-and-white painted railing and a brass lamp. Green trees and an open sky form the background.2011-12-19 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a shrine in a garden setting. A large black stone deity murti seated with a red and orange cloth draped over it, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, sits behind a black pedestal. Smaller murtis in red, pink and white garlands stand nearby, and a brass oil lamp and plate sit on the red-and-white painted platform. A standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and hair tied up, raises his hand toward the murti in a gesture of worship. A second person in orange clothing is partly visible at the left edge, holding a camera. Ornate golden arch frames the shrine, and a granite plaque with Tamil script sits at the base. Green trees and potted plants surround the area.2012-01-02A photograph at an outdoor temple-garden shrine. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a topknot stands with palms joined in namaskar before a group of black stone deity murtis garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. The central seated figure wears a red and orange cloth and ornate gold jewellery; a white and red seated statue with garlands sits in front of the shrine, and small kalasha-style vessels and flower petals lie on the stone platform. Arched golden frames and trees surround the shrine, and a red-and-white painted border runs along the base.2012-01-02Outdoor temple scene in a garden setting with trees and banana plants. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl and a multi-strand marigold garland, stands in the foreground holding a brass bell in one hand and a small flame or incense in the other, performing puja. Behind him a second person in orange robes stands at the shrine. Two large black stone deity murtis sit on a raised black pedestal within a red and white striped railing, draped in yellow and red marigold garlands and a green bead garland, with a golden arch behind them. Brass oil lamps and offerings sit on the platform.2011-12-21December 21 20112011-12-21September 12 20122012-09-12A man with a shaved-looking dark hair knot, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold chain necklaces and bangles, stands at right with one arm raised toward a row of black stone deity murtis. The large seated figure at left wears an orange turban and ornate jewellery, holds a long staff, and has a garland of pink and white flowers with multicoloured beads. Other black statues with orange and white dress stand behind, under a gold arch decorated with pink petals scattered in the air. A small white figure in orange headwear sits in front. Green trees and a red-and-white painted base complete the outdoor temple-garden setting.2012-09-17December 21 20112011-12-21October 04 20122012-10-04