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May 08 2012

Inside a temple shrine, a large gilded arch frames a dark-faced Shiva and Parvati murti seated together on a red-draped backdrop. Shiva wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident; Parvati wears a green and orange sari with a garland and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape over the figures and a central lingam-like form. Below, a small white statue of a seated figure in orange robes with hands folded and a flower garland sits before brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, a plate and a conch-shaped vessel on a stone platform. No living people are visible.

A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis seated on a raised red-draped platform. The left figure has a tall black crown, a trident and a damaru-like hand object, a leopard-print garment and rudraksha malas. The right figure wears a crown with a halo-like arch, orange and gold garments and a heavy gold necklace. Both are garlanded with red roses and white jasmine. In front stands a black lingam draped in red cloth and garlanded, with a small white marble figure of a seated figure with folded hands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, offering bowls and a tray of rose petals surround the base. No living people are visible.

September 13 2013

2013-09-13 +1 copies

A temple shrine photo showing a golden arched niche framing a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like pedestal. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style necklaces and holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument, while the consort wears a green and orange sari with jewelled ornaments. Both figures are garlanded with yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Below them sits a white statue of a seated devotee-figure in orange robes with hands folded in namaskar, garlanded with white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and brass vessels and a kalasha-like bowl rest on the altar step in front.

December 10 2011

Interior shrine view of a large gilded Shiva and Parvati murti seated together at the back of a stone-pillared hall with deep red curtains. Shiva holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a raised hand and wears a leopard-print garment; Parvati wears an orange and red sari, gold jewellery and a tall crown. Below, a white marble figure in saffron robes with hands raised in namaskar sits on a plinth draped with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, a silver thali with offerings and a brass bell sit on the floor in front. Small gilded deity figures stand on pedestals at the sides. No living people are visible.

A photograph of a shrine altar at a temple, showing two deity murtis, a male and a female form, standing side by side and decorated with multicoloured garlands of marigold and red flowers. The male figure holds a trident and wears a crown, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and orange-red clothing; the female figure wears a red and gold dress and gold jewellery. In front, a smaller red-clad figure with a garland stands on a decorated pedestal, with a brass bell-shaped object at the centre. Brass lamp stands flank the altar, and the golden arched frame is carved with ornate patterns. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple hall with red velvet curtains. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind an altar: the figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a white dhoti, holding a ceremonial object; the figure on the right wears a silver crown and a green and orange blouse with bangles. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. In front, a stone or metal linga-like form is covered with an orange cloth, a green garland and a striped silk cloth with gold borders. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot and a plate with offerings sit on the altar.

2007-12-23 +1 copies

December 26 2010

A gilded arched shrine houses a large couple of deity murtis, a male figure with an orange turban and trident and a female figure in a purple-and-orange sari, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, seated before a red drape. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a small white and blue seated figure sits beneath a golden canopy on a white-draped seat, surrounded by brass lamps, a bell, a plate and ritual vessels on a stone platform.

A temple sanctum shows a golden murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, holding a trident and small drum; the right figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a golden deity murti with a gold crown and green-stoned headdress stands before a gold pedestal, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Below, a small white deity figure in a teal garment and pink garland sits beside a gold kalasha and brass oil lamps on tall stands. Brass puja vessels, a bell, a covered silver dish and offering bowls are arranged on the floor.