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August 24 2016

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A shrine niche holds a central seated deity murti in red and gold with a red-and-gold turban and a golden crown-like headdress, flanked by a seated consort figure in a purple sari, pearl necklaces and a crown. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang across the central images. Two standing figures stand in side niches: on the left a figure in pink and purple with a turban, garland and pearl necklace; on the right a figure in maroon-red robes with a pearl-trimmed garland and a hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamps stand on pedestals at each side, and a golden base and small decorated seats sit in front. Dark carved stone frames the gilded arch.2017-09-11August 24 20162016-08-24September 04 20162016-09-04April 05 20122012-04-05 +1 copiesJune 15 20162016-06-15September 18 20162016-09-18A photograph of a temple shrine niche with a dark-skinned deity murti seated on a pink-draped throne, holding a trident in one hand and a mala in another, wearing layered silver necklaces, a silver crown and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. Flanking figures on each side are also statues: a standing deity murti in blue robes with a blue turban on the left and a figure in a red-orange dhoti and shawl on the right, both adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, a golden arch frames the niche, and orange and blue festoons hang above. No physical people are visible.2016-08-12April 05 20122012-04-05A shrine interior with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a gold arch framed by a red curtain, garlanded with pink and yellow flowers, a trident and crown visible. Two standing figures flank the central murti: on the left a figure in a tall jewelled crown and pink shawl, on the right a figure in an orange-red turban and rudraksha mala holding a kalasha. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a silver peetha holds the central murti. All figures are statues, not physical people.2017-08-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a central pair of large painted sculptures seated on a gold-edged throne, a male figure holding a trident and an elaborate gold and jewelled crown in pink-and-red garments, beside a seated female figure in pink with a gold-toned crown, both wearing marigold and red rose garlands and ornate necklaces. Flanking side niches hold two standing figures: one in blue with a red-and-white garland and a blue turban, and another in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala and a garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, a small green-clad figure and a golden kalasha sit at the base, and a pale green-and-orange cloth covers the lower dais. Sculptural figures only; no living people are visible.2016-10-26 +1 copiesAugust 31 20152015-08-31A photograph of a temple shrine with three large golden-bronze deity murtis garlanded with yellow and orange marigold garlands. The central pair, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a crown, wear red and magenta drapes and white and gold necklaces, seated above a small white-clad figure. Two standing male murtis flank them in golden arched niches: the left in green robes and a blue headdress, the right in red-brown robes with a rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small orange-clad figure sits in front on a white throne. No living people are visible.2016-09-18