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December 24 20112011-12-24A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars holds a large Shiva-Parvati style deity murti: a blue-skinned figure in a red turban and necklaces with a seated consort in a red and black head covering, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A small linga draped with red and orange garlands sits on a silver-edged altar, and a yellow-robed figure stands in a niche on the right. Two silver oil lamps stand on either side and an orange-yellow curtain hangs behind the deities. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-26December 24 20112011-12-24A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden-framed arch behind a sculpted deity group. Two gilded deity figures sit on a raised seat; one holds a trident-like staff and wears a red turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, the other wears a golden crown and a pink-red sari. Garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers frame the arch. In front stands a small blue-robed figure with a marigold garland and a silver mala, beside brass oil lamps and scattered petals on the floor. No people are visible; the figures are statues and the image is a deity murti shrine decoration.2013-01-01 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesOctober 09 20102010-10-09November 30 20112011-11-30 +1 copiesDecember 24 20082008-12-24A temple shrine holds two painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform, framed by a golden arch and a thick garland of marigolds in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like weapon; the figure on the right wears a crown, a red sari-style dress and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small red-clad figure sits below. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-12-12December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesA gilded temple shrine with an arched golden frame and red curtains holds two large deity murtis seated on a golden throne. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled necklace and a blue garment, and the figure on the right wears a crown, a jewelled necklace and a yellow lower garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and orange flower chains. Golden oil lamps stand on either side, a brass vessel and offering plates sit on the platform, and a small figure in blue sits at the base.2010-10-09 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with a long multicoloured garland of marigolds and other flowers in red, yellow, purple and green. Two metal deity murti are seated on a magenta and purple throne with an orange cloth, one holding a trident-like staff. Below them is a small white and orange seated figure in a saffron cloth and rudraksha mala, garlanded, with a shivalinga-like object in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and ornate grey stone pillars frame the shrine.2011-12-22