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August 15 2010

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October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated temple shrine. A large gilded deity murti, adorned with heavy gold and jeweled necklaces, sits above a golden base and a tall golden shivalinga-like pillar draped with garlands of red roses, yellow and purple flowers. In the lower right, a small white marble statue of a seated figure wears a red turban and red robe with a white and red flower garland; its hands are pressed together in a gesture of respect. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, and a large ornate painted backdrop with floral scrollwork fills the background. The statue and deity murti are not living people, and no living person is visible.2010-08-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in pink and red garments with gold jewellery, standing behind a golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. A small white statue of a seated figure in a red robe and red cap sits at the front of the pedestal, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the scene, a brass kalasha and offering vessels, and bowls of flower petals and kumkum on the floor. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-18A golden deity murti stands behind a gilded altar with a tall golden peetha-like base and a gold kalasha-shaped finial. Yellow and purple-red marigold garlands drape the image and altar. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white statue in red-and-maroon robes and a red head covering sits in front of the altar, as a statue rather than a living person. A small red-clad figurine appears at the right edge.2010-10-11A temple shrine photograph centred on a seated white statue in saffron-orange cloth with an orange head wrap, its hands joined in anjali and garlanded with white flowers. Behind it stands a large deity murti in a golden-yellow and dark garment, adorned with long garlands of yellow and red flowers and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with green leaves. Gold oil lamps stand on either side and a small framed image with a garland sits at the right. Offerings, a small brass pot and a flower arrangement lie at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-13October 11 20102010-10-11Close view of a temple deity with a large gilded ornamental pillar or throne, draped in orange and red fabric and heavily garlanded with yellow, red, purple and white flower strands and yellow beaded garlands. In front sits a white statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes, orange head covering, rudraksha-style beads and one hand raised in blessing. Brass lamps and copper and brass ritual vessels stand on the altar in the foreground. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person.2011-07-17A photograph of a golden shrine scene with a large deity murti draped in pink and red fabric, garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose garlands with purple accents. A golden throne-like base holds a golden kalasha-style crown or lingam-shaped element. In front, a white statue of a seated figure wearing a maroon head wrap and maroon robe with a silver-edged sash sits in a ritual setting, surrounded by golden oil lamps, brass pots, a small brass bowl, flower offerings and red kumkum or offerings on a cloth. The statue is a sculpted figure, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2010-09-18July 21 20102010-07-21July 17 20112011-07-17A white marble statue of a seated sage in red and gold robes and a red headwrap sits before a golden ceremonial structure draped with multicoloured garlands of orange, yellow, pink and red flowers. Behind it stands a golden deity murti with a trident-like staff and an ornate golden throne-like backdrop framed by carved stone pillars. Golden oil lamps flank the scene and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copies