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October 26 2011

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti group: a golden-hued Shiva figure in an orange turban and gold necklaces with a trident, beside a golden goddess figure in a pink sari with red garland, seated behind a central blue-skinned deity murti with white crown and yellow marigold garland. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like offering sit on a red cloth before the shrine, with a small silver-framed peetha seat holding a figurine at right. At left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and gold-toned shawl sits with folded hands in puja. Potted plants and banana leaves frame the scene.2011-10-26January 08 20172017-01-08A photograph of a gold-framed shrine niche with orange and red draped curtains, showing a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-like figures seated together, adorned with garlands of marigold and red flowers, gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Two standing figures flank the central group on either side, each wearing garlands, ornate necklaces and saffron-coloured robes, one in a turban and one with dark hair. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and brass vessels are arranged in front, with a silver throne-like base beneath the murtis. No living people are visible.2017-01-08A 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.2012-07-31A photograph of a dimly lit shrine niche with a golden arched frame and orange drapery, showing a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-like figures seated on a pedestal with a cobra hood, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, flanked by two standing statues in gold and orange robes wearing flower garlands and a turban on the left. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in front, along with ornate brass ritual vessels. The statues are not physical people, and no living individuals are visible.2017-01-08Photograph of a golden deity murti group in a temple niche framed by ornate gilded arch and red drapery. Central figure of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne, the Shiva figure wearing a red turban with crescent, tripundra on forehead, rudraksha and gold necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like object; the seated consort wears a blue sari and jewelry, holding a lotus-style object. Before them stands a shivalinga with marigold and red flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. To the left, a standing golden statue of a robed sage with red turban, crescent emblem, garlanded and raising a hand in blessing. No physical people visible.2014-12-03January 08 20172017-01-08A night photograph of a fire ritual before a tableau of deity murti. At the centre stands a blue-skinned Kali murti with a red tongue, a white shell-patterned crown and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, holding raised hands. Behind her, golden and red-garlanded murti figures wear crowns and jewellery. In the foreground a flame rises from a fire pit beside oil lamps and offerings on red cloth. No living people are visible.2011-10-26A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti seated on a pink-draped altar, a gold kalasha placed atop a lingam garlanded with yellow and pink flowers and rudraksha strands. The seated deity wears a red turban and ornate gold jewellery, and a female deity beside him wears a gold crown and orange sari. Below, a small white statue in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cloth, with brass lamps and vessels at the base. A second smaller statue in purple and red garlands stands in a golden arch to the right.2011-05-17December 03 20142014-12-03A temple shrine holds a large seated deity murti pair in dark stone-coloured finish with gilded crowns, garlands and ornaments. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and a damaru-style drum, seated on a yellow and purple draped platform with red floral garlands hanging down. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on both sides, and smaller figures and a golden peetha/throne sit at the left edge, with a kalasha-style vessel and offerings in the foreground. Red and white cloth hangs in the background. No physical people are visible; the figures are sculpted statues.2012-07-31December 29 20082008-12-29 +1 copies