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February 20 2013

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A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall with carved grey stone pillars and an ornate gold arch. Two painted deity figures sit on a green-skirted pedestal: the male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident and a drum, the female figure wears a purple blouse and a jewelled crown and holds a bow. In front is a red-and-gold conical kalasha-like object draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers, with a jewelled necklace and a hanging fringe of green stones. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. At the right, a figure in a red-and-orange garment with long dark hair stands in a gold-framed niche with a saffron curtain. No physical people are visible in the scene.2013-02-20May 15 20132013-05-15A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-13April 23 20122012-04-23A photograph of a temple shrine showing two large painted deity murtis under a gilded arched niche with a green draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident and a rudraksha-style garland; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and a yellow and magenta sari with a long beaded necklace. A purple-draped altar in front holds a kalasha pot, brass lamps, floral garlands and small offering vessels. Grey stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-05-26 +1 copiesA temple sanctum photograph showing a large painted deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed dais before a green cloth backdrop. The central figure wears an orange and red turban-style crown, a red and white beaded necklace and bangles, and holds a trident; beside him a female figure in an orange sari and white garland is seated. In front, a red and gold shivalinga-style form is draped with red and white flower garlands, with a brass kalasha, oil lamps and a silver plate of offerings below. To the right, a smaller standing figure in saffron-orange drapery with a rudraksha-style necklace is garlanded in red and yellow flowers. No people are visible in the scene.2013-10-08A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing two-armed divine couple, the male figure wearing a tall conical crown and the female figure a decorated headdress, both draped in green and teal garments with gold trim. Before them, a large shivalinga is decorated with white flower garlands and a yellow cloth sits on a raised dais with brass pots and vessels. Tall gold oil lamps flank the shrine, a smaller seated figure in yellow stands below, and a standing attendant figure in yellow and white garlands stands to the right within a green-curtained niche. Gold-painted architectural arches frame the altar, and no living people are visible.2012-04-29A temple shrine with a large deity murti group under a gilded arch. A central deity figure wears a red turban, ornate necklaces and is seated on a yellow and teal cloth with a snake-hood motif behind. Beside him a figure in orange garments and a dark crown sits, and both are garlanded with pink and white flowers. A shivalinga-like form with a white face mask and purple cloth sits in front with flower garlands. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine, and a purple-robed standing figure stands at right beside a green curtain. These are all statues, not living people.2012-04-17February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange-gold curtains. Two life-sized deity murti stand under the arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red-orange dhoti, holds a drum-like instrument and a bell-like object, and wears a red-beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a gold-and-orange sari and a heavy necklace, holding a staff. Between them sits a lingam on a yoni-like base, decorated with a green cloth, a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a jewelled gold necklace laid on a dark green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels in front and a small bird figure. A figurine in red clothing stands at the right.2013-02-21August 24 20162016-08-24September 04 20162016-09-04