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April 07 2012

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Temple shrine interior with a large golden deity murti of a multi-armed form in red and green garments, adorned with flower garlands in magenta, yellow and white. A white-and-purple seated figure wearing a purple turban and necklaces sits at the base, with brass lamps, kalasha pots, bowls, flower plates and a golden ceremonial vessel arranged before the shrine. A second purple-clad figure stands at right holding a lamp, set within a gold arch with red drapery. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-07October 30 20112011-10-30April 24 20132013-04-24June 22 20132013-06-22Photograph of a temple shrine with no people visible. A large deity murti with red and gold garments and gold ornaments stands in a gilded arch framed by red drapery, with a golden shiva lingam on a silver-and-white pedestal in front, draped in a pink cloth and garlanded with pink, yellow and white flower strings. Beside it a small purple-robed figure wearing a purple turban and rudraksha-style beads sits on a seat, presumably a statue or murti, and a second purple-clad figure stands in a red niche at right. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-type brass vessels, brass bowls, a plate of flowers and a flower-decorated tray sit on the stone platform, consistent with puja and abhishekam offerings.2012-04-07 +3 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum with two large metallic deity murtis seated on a raised dais before teal satin drapes and a gold-framed arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a tall crown, rudraksha-like jewellery, and a magenta and orange skirt; the right figure wears a green blouse and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with red, white and yellow flower strands. In front, a smaller seated white marble figure in a yellow turban and yellow robe with a rudraksha mala sits beside an offering arrangement of a kalasha-like object draped in orange cloth and a red and gold cloth. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-10-26June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesOctober 06 20112011-10-06October 15 20132013-10-15A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden-orange cushioned throne, wearing a crown and ornate jewelry and holding a trident and other implements. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape the murti and the altar. Golden lamps stand on either side, and mango leaves and green coconuts decorate the sides. In front of the throne sits a small white figure in a purple garment with a gold chain, and a smaller metal deity murti in the foreground is also garlanded. Red velvet hangings and gold-carved arches frame the scene. No living people are visible.April 24 20132013-04-24A golden-arched shrine in an open pavilion holds a central deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller attendant figures. Garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers hang over the figures. The central deity wears a green dress and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a maroon garment. In front, a seated red-robed figure sits on a white-draped platform with a red-and-white cloth, a brass kalasha-style vessel and an oil lamp nearby. Pillars with carved stone and sheer red and orange curtains frame the shrine, and greenery shows through the open sides. No people are visible.2011-01-31