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January 03 2008

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Night photograph of a Shiva-Parvati style murti pair on a raised platform under a stone ceiling. The taller figure, painted golden-bronze, wears a turquoise and red-gold dhoti-like drape, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and has a crown. Beside it stands a female murti in an orange and pink gold-bordered sari with a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. At the right, a figure in white with floral garlands and a golden hooded cobra-shaped crown sits facing them, partially visible. A red velvet curtain hangs at left. No physical people are clearly identifiable beyond the partially visible figure in white. Statues only; no a person candidate present.

A photograph of a golden deity murti group on a raised platform in a temple-style hall, shot from below. A seated golden figure in a green and red turban and red-and-green garments holds a ceremonial staff and a drum-like object, with a cloth-draped red velvet backdrop behind. Beside it stands a golden goddess murti in orange skirt and silver jewelled necklaces with a crown. At right, a golden cobra hood rises above a figure in orange garments with white flower garlands, seen only partially from behind. The scene is lit warmly at night.

Low-angle night photograph of a festival procession image of a deity seated on a crimson and gold cushioned vahana, with a golden cobra hood rising at the right. The deity figure has multiple arms, wears a green and red turban, a long red shawl, a green and blue lower garment, heavy white and gold beaded necklaces and gold armbands, and holds a ceremonial staff topped with a golden ornament. A companion female figure in an orange skirt with gold border, gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces sits behind him. A red velvet curtain hangs at the left, and a saffron-clad figure with white flower garlands appears at the lower right. The image is a deity murti, not a living person.

September 24 2012

A photograph of a shrine alcove with a pair of deity murti, one with a gold face, orange turban and layered white and blue garlands, the other in a pink and green sari with a gold crown and garlands. A priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala sits at the lower left beside brass puja vessels and a small lamp, performing worship at night. Red drapes hang behind the figures, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.

Two life-size painted deity murtis, a male figure in a green and orange turban with green dhoti-style garment and a female figure in a red blouse with striped black headdress and gold jewellery, sit on a raised stage with a purple and orange skirted base. The male murti raises one hand in blessing. Behind them are a red curtain, palm fronds and a pillared hall. Brass pooja vessels with flower petals sit at the front of the stage. No physical people are visible.

June 06 2010

September 26 2011

Photograph of a shrine depicting a deity pair in metallic gold finish seated on a red and teal cushioned throne. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a red shawl with gold border, a sash, a silver jewelled necklace and a trident-like staff held in his raised hand. The female figure wears an orange and gold sari, a red blouse, layered silver and pearl necklaces and an ornate headpiece. In the lower right, a golden hooded cobra canopy sits above a seated figure in an orange cloth wrapped with white jasmine garlands. The deity murti are sculpted, not living people, and a red velvet backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the scene.

May 31 2013

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A photograph inside a white stone temple shrine showing two large decorated deity murtis seated side by side on an elevated platform. The figure on the left wears a green, red and orange turban, a green and purple silk garment, gold ornaments and a garland of yellow and red flowers, holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, with a garland draped over the shoulder. A deep blue embroidered cloth hangs behind them, a peacock fan is mounted at the upper right, and small coloured bunting hangs from the ceiling. At the right edge a person in white clothing stands near a floral garland and offerings on a white-draped table. Only partial human figures appear, and no identifiable a person is visible.

Photograph of a temple shrine featuring a gilded murti of a four-armed deity seated in a green and red garment with a red and gold-bordered skirt, holding a trident and a small staff, wearing a green and red turban and layered white and silver garlands. Beside it stands a second gilded figure in orange and red attire with a golden hooded canopy and jewelled necklaces. In the foreground, an orange-clad seated figure wears a golden-banded headdress and a garland of yellow and white flowers, with an oil lamp and offering tray at the bottom edge. A red velvet backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the scene.