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May 28 20132013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and grey stone pillars holds two large metal murti of deities with crowns, one holding a trident-like staff, both wearing garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. A kalasha stands in front of them, and a bare-shaven monk in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on the lower platform, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps and ritual vessels rest on a white and purple cloth. The scene shows a puja at the shrine.2013-05-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers; one figure wears a red crown and holds a trident. In the foreground a man with a shaved head in white ritual dress with a gold necklace sits cross-legged beside brass lamps, bowls and offerings, performing puja. A small purple-clad figure sits in front of the central murti, and a standing statue in purple robes with a rudraksha mala appears to the right beside a gold-trimmed niche. Stone pillars with carved details frame the scene, and a small fire or incense smoke rises near the offerings.2011-07-26A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden-trimmed platform, both decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and gold jewellery. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the lower left with palms pressed together in prayer, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and a brass kalasha and offering plates sit in front of the murtis, with a ceremonial brass vessel and flowers at the base. Carved stone pillars frame the scene with greenery visible beyond.2009-07-07A photograph of a golden-arched temple shrine open to the outdoors, with red curtains hung at the sides and tall brass oil lamps standing on both sides. Inside, a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati sits in a niche, Shiva holding a trident and Parvati wearing a teal and gold sari, both draped in purple and yellow flower garlands. In front, a priest in an orange robe sits cross-legged on a raised platform, hands joined in prayer, beside a brass kalasha, a plate of offerings and fresh flowers. A smaller white-clad figure in a pink headdress stands in the foreground of the altar. The scene suggests a puja in progress. A small copyright notice appears at the bottom right of the photo.2009-10-15Photo of a temple shrine with two large golden-brown deity murtis seated on a pink draped platform beneath a gold arched backdrop. The left figure wears a red turban and a multi-stranded jeweled necklace; the right figure wears a tall ornate crown and white garland. A brass kalasha sits atop a black lingam garlanded with white flowers and rudraksha beads. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in saffron robes sits on the left with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a yellow cloth covers the altar, and a standing murti in orange robes with a rudraksha mala appears at right.2013-05-16A stone shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch holds two large deity murtis: a male figure with a red turban and a female figure with a crown, both adorned with gold jewellery, garlands and rudraksha beads, set against gold-yellow draped cloth. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the base, performing puja beside brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offering plates. A smaller standing figure in orange and gold stands on the right holding a lamp. No physical audience is visible.2013-05-17A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtains. Two large deity murtis stand at the back: the taller one wears a crown with a red-and-green turban, carries a trident, and is adorned with silver necklaces; the other wears a tall crown and green-and-gold garments and is also garlanded. Both are draped in purple and yellow marigold garlands. In front, a seated priest in saffron robes sits on a mat, his right hand raised in a gesture while tending a ritual setup of brass lamps, brass vessels and flower offerings on a white-draped platform. A small silver-clad figure in pink sits at the center. Potted greenery and brass oil lamps surround the shrine.2009-10-15A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched frame and orange silk curtain behind two large painted deity murtis, one wearing a red headcloth and rudraksha-style necklaces and holding a trident, the other adorned with a crown and ornate necklace. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes kneels at the front, arranging offerings and puja items on a white-draped platform with brass lamps, a kalasha, a plate of fruit and a small decorated peetha. Carved grey stone pillars frame the shrine, with a small shrine figure visible on one side. The priest is a person in ritual service; no identity is asserted from appearance.2013-05-31A temple shrine photograph showing two large deity murtis with four arms, one holding a trident-like weapon, both adorned with red and yellow garlands, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and orange-and-blue draped skirts, set before a green curtain within an ornate golden arch. Between them stands a silver peetha-style pedestal draped in red and white cloth with a decorated stone linga-like form, garlanded in red and yellow flowers. A shaved-headed priest in a maroon robe sits at lower left, tending offerings and brass vessels, with oil lamps on tall stands. A smaller standing murti in a green-draped niche at right wears orange clothing and a crown-like headdress.2013-06-28A priest in white dhoti with an orange-gold border sits at the lower left, performing puja before a shrine. Behind him, a large deity murti with a red crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers sits on a golden peetha. A second seated figure in red and gold stands beside it. In front, a small seated statue in purple and white is garlanded, with brass lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings arranged on the platform. A standing statue in purple robes with a purple head wrap stands in a golden niche at right, and orange drapery hangs behind the altar. The scene has no clearly visible physical people beyond the priest.2011-07-26