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March 02 2013

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, depicted as a standing pair in ornate golden arch surround with a turquoise backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a crown, pink and orange sari and holds a trident. Between them a shivalinga-like form is draped with red and orange cloth, red and white garlands, and a large jewelled necklace. Oil lamps stand on either side, and a small smaller figure in orange dhoti and red-gold garland stands in a side niche on the right. Pink and red textiles and small deity figures appear at lower left.2013-02-26 +2 copiesJuly 25 20142014-07-25A temple shrine photograph showing a gilded deity murti pair seated on a pink-draped throne, with a figure in orange-gold attire and a crown-like headdress at the top and a smaller figure on the right. The central Shiva-Parvati style murti is adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands, a rudraksha-like beaded necklace, and a decorated lingam base with a saffron cloth. Teal curtains frame the arched niche, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small red-clad figure appears at lower left. The scene is an ornate shrine with no visible physical people.2013-03-02A temple shrine photograph showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair: a standing male figure in a saffron-orange turban and ornate white and gold necklaces holds a trident-like staff, beside a female figure in a blue choli and red-and-gold skirt wearing a crown and garlands. Between them sits a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like altar with orange cloth and garlands of white and red-orange flowers. Green drapes hang behind, and a smaller side niche holds a statue in purple robes with folded hands.2011-10-01Photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arch and orange-gold curtain behind. Two standing deity murti are dressed in ornate garments: the left figure wears an orange turban-like crown, white jewelled necklaces and a green-and-orange dhoti, the right figure wears a magenta blouse, pink skirt and red-and-white garlands. Between them sits a seated figure on a green and orange stone base with a red and white garland draped across its body and a silver-bordered red cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and brass kalasha-style vessels rest at the base. No physical people are visible.2011-10-11April 03 20122012-04-03March 01 20132013-03-01October 11 20142014-10-11A shrine of a seated deity pair framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The central figure wears an orange and green turban and a gold necklace, holds a trident-like staff and a small object in one hand, and sits on a pink cloth-draped seat with a crowned figure seated beside him in orange robes and an elaborate crown. Garlands of red, pink and white flowers hang across both figures and the seat. In front stands a black linga-like object with a teal and gold cloth, a brass oil lamp and a small vessel. To the right, a separate standing statue in an orange dhoti and shawl stands in a green-curtained niche with a brass lamp beside it. Grey carved stone pillars frame the scene. Statues only, no living people.2013-01-23Photograph of a richly decorated shrine showing a deity murti seated on a throne-like platform beneath a gilded arch with a teal drape behind. The central figure wears a red turban and pink garment with heavy gold necklaces and holds a ritual staff and a small object; a female figure in green and pink sits beside him wearing a jeweled crown and red-and-gold blouse. Two standing statues flank the arch: on the left a figure in orange turban and red-gold dress, on the right a figure in dark embroidered clothing with a red mala. A garland of yellow and red flowers drapes the central platform, which holds a lingam-like stone form and a small brass object, with oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel in front. Only statues appear, so no physical people are present.2014-07-25January 23 20132013-01-23February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copies