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April AF 2012October 03 20102010-10-03A photograph inside an ornate temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a golden arched frame. Two deity murti are seated together on a gilded seat draped in yellow cloth, one with a red crown and one with a jewelled headdress, both decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and gold ornaments. Brass lamp stands with multiple oil lamps flank the shrine. In front, a golden throne-like seat with a garland holds a framed printed photograph of a smiling man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated and making a hand gesture against a tree backdrop, marked as a printed picture rather than a physical person. A partial figure of a person is visible at the right edge.2010-09-29A golden shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a throne-like altar in a red-curtained niche. The central figure wears a red turban and ornate gold armour and holds objects in its raised hands; the consort figure beside it wears gold jewellery. In front, a golden peetha-style throne is decorated with a garland of yellow marigolds and red-and-white striped garland strands. A framed printed portrait sits on the throne, showing a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white beaded mala, raising one hand in blessing against a rock-and-tree backdrop. Tall gold oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small gold crown sits at the right edge. Printed copyright text sits at the lower right.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing two deity murtis seated together under a gilded arch with orange-gold drapery behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, gold and jewelled necklaces and a white dhoti with a purple cloth; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered green and gold necklaces and a multicoloured sari-like cloth. In the centre sits a silver-and-gold pedestal with a mound of garlands and offerings, flanked by brass oil lamps and bowls of offerings on a white cloth with pink and red borders. No people are visible in the shrine.2013-05-30September 17 20102010-09-17A temple shrine housing two large gilded murti figures of a male and a female deity, garlanded with multicolored flower garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. The male figure wears a red and gold turban and a heavy ornamented necklace and holds a golden staff, while the female figure wears a pink and gold sari with a crown and jewelry. A yellow and red cloth draped in front, with marigold garlands on a golden throne-like base. Carved gray stone pillars and arches frame the shrine, with red fabric backdrop. At the lower front, a small framed portrait of a man with long hair and saffron clothing rests on a golden base, and a small figure in green stands to the right. A ceremonial shrine with deity murtis rather than living people.2010-09-28January 20 20132013-01-20 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with a golden arched niche holds a pair of deity murti seated on a raised dais. The left figure wears a red and orange crown, white dhoti with gold border, and gold jewelry; the right figure wears a pink blouse and purple skirt with red-and-gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers drape both figures and a central kalasha-like offering. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, pink curtains hang at the sides, silver tinsel strands decorate the pillars, and scattered flower petals and coconut-like offerings lie at the base. No people are visible.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesDecember 24 20082008-12-24A temple shrine photograph showing two large painted deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a red cloth backdrop. The taller figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and a small object in raised hands and wears a red crown and jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange garments and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over both. Between them sits a silver kalasha-like pot and offerings with marigold garlands. Stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the shrine, and small lamps and a standing figure with a flower garland appear at the sides. No people are visible.2013-07-06