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August 11 2014

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A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red draped backdrop within a gilded arched niche. The central Shiva figure holds a trident and has a crown and garlands; the goddess figure beside him wears jewellery and a garland. A large lingam-like form with a face is adorned with garlands and a rudraksha-style display. Two standing attendant figures flank the shrine, one in red and one in brown, both with hands raised and garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a blue cloth, offerings, a kalasha-style vessel and small bowls sit on the altar in front.2014-08-11August 11 20142014-08-11August 11 20142014-08-11A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery, housing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together with a Shivalinga adorned with white garlands in front. Shiva has a crown, four arms and a snake-like ornament, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; the consort figure wears a green and gold sari, a crown and white garlands. Two attendant figures flank the shrine: one on the left in red and gold dress with a red turban, and one on the right holding his hands together in a namaskar-like gesture. A brass oil lamp stands at the left, with a blue and lavender cloth below and small offering dishes and flower decorations in front of the murti. The image is the archive's photo of a deity darshan scene with an arch frame and pooja items, with no people visible in the scene.2014-08-11February 01 20152015-02-01September 28 20142014-09-28A temple shrine photo showing a central seated deity murti of Shiva with a trident and a raised hand, beside a seated consort figure in blue and gold with a crown and garlands. A large silver shivalinga with a rudraksha-like adornment sits in front, wrapped in marigold and rose garlands. Flanking the central figures in gold arched niches are two standing statues: one in a multicoloured headwrap and pink-and-gold dress with jewelled necklaces, and one in an orange shawl and dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and deep red curtains line the back. No living people are visible.2017-09-21 +1 copiesNovember 01 20112011-11-01A temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti pair seated on a raised throne, a shiva-like figure with a raised hand and trident-like staff beside a goddess with a green and purple sari and gold necklaces, with a red backdrop and golden arch. Below them stands a large golden lingam garlanded with red and white flower strands, flanked by small decorative figures. On the right stands a statue in a maroon robe with a red headdress, rudraksha-style beads and a long necklace, and on the left a statue in a pink and orange wrap with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a golden Ananda Lingam abhishekam setting is suggested. No living people are visible.2017-09-11Interior shrine photograph showing a deity murti of Shiva-Parvati style on a golden arched backdrop with orange drapery. The central figures are carved statues, not living people, with a shivalinga-like form draped in garlands of orange and pink flowers and a pink and green cloth. Flanking statues stand on pink-draped bases in red and orange clothing with white garlands. Brass oil lamps, a small brass bowl, flower offerings in a plate and a purple-wrapped item sit on the stone floor. Side windows reveal green trees.2014-08-15A photograph of a temple shrine showing sculpted deity murti arranged within a gilded arch behind a red curtain. A central seated figure with a trident and a crown is flanked by a second seated consort figure wearing a crown; both wear red and orange garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white flower garlands. Two standing attendant figures stand at either side in garlands, one holding a staff. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a decorated white cloth with a large ornate necklace lies at the base. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20October 11 20142014-10-11