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June 15 20092009-06-15December 25 20072007-12-252008 - Glimpses Of GurukulA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva with a trident and a consort figure beside him, both draped in orange and green and purple garments with heavy gold necklaces and flower garlands. In front stands a white-clad smaller murti with a crown-like headdress, framed by thick garlands of yellow and red flowers. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with brass pooja vessels, flower offerings and a small pink-wrapped object in the foreground. Grey stone pillars and red curtains frame the golden arched niche.2009-12-16October 12 20072007-10-12January 11 20162016-01-11A photograph of a shrine with two large deity murti statues seated in a gilded arched niche backed by royal blue velvet drapes. The taller figure wears an orange turban, silver crown, and layered silver necklaces, holding a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears an orange sari, a gold crown, and pearl necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower malas. Before them sits a blue-clad figure at a white-draped altar surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha pots, flowers and offerings. Grey stone pillars frame the open pavilion, with greenery beyond.2008-09-30A stone-pillared open pavilion holds a pair of painted deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform in front of dark maroon velvet hangings. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti, a red headcloth, a large ornate gold crown and a white and gold garland; the figure on the right wears a magenta and red sari, a red and gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Between them stands a white-clothed Shiva lingam decorated with a gold-and-white garland, marigold and orange flower strands and a gold crown-like cover. In front are brass oil lamps, a small brass pot, a kalasha-style vessel and a brass arch with a deity figure, set on a white cloth. Greenery surrounds the pavilion. No living people are visible.2007-07-28June 20 20092009-06-20June 15 20092009-06-15A temple shrine with two large deity murtis standing in a gilded arched niche against a deep maroon backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold headdress, green and gold garments and layered beaded necklaces, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, purple blouse, teal skirt and pearl necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. In front, a seated stone or metal murti is adorned with flowers and a white cloth, flanked by tall brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and brass puja vessels on a white-draped altar. Orange curtains frame the shrine.2009-12-16A photograph of a temple shrine set beneath a gold-framed arch with grey stone pillars and blue curtains. Two large painted murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit enthroned behind a central white seated figure with a green shawl and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The Shiva figure holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a tiger-skin-patterned garment, while Parvati wears a green sari and pearl jewellery. Gold oil lamps on stands flank the shrine, and a small blue-robed figure sits on a carved chair at the lower right. A person's head is visible at the bottom edge, partly out of frame.2009-06-20