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May 28 20132013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and grey stone pillars holds two large metal murti of deities with crowns, one holding a trident-like staff, both wearing garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. A kalasha stands in front of them, and a bare-shaven monk in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on the lower platform, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps and ritual vessels rest on a white and purple cloth. The scene shows a puja at the shrine.2013-05-28A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden-trimmed platform, both decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and gold jewellery. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the lower left with palms pressed together in prayer, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and a brass kalasha and offering plates sit in front of the murtis, with a ceremonial brass vessel and flowers at the base. Carved stone pillars frame the scene with greenery visible beyond.2009-07-07A photograph of a golden-arched temple shrine open to the outdoors, with red curtains hung at the sides and tall brass oil lamps standing on both sides. Inside, a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati sits in a niche, Shiva holding a trident and Parvati wearing a teal and gold sari, both draped in purple and yellow flower garlands. In front, a priest in an orange robe sits cross-legged on a raised platform, hands joined in prayer, beside a brass kalasha, a plate of offerings and fresh flowers. A smaller white-clad figure in a pink headdress stands in the foreground of the altar. The scene suggests a puja in progress. A small copyright notice appears at the bottom right of the photo.2009-10-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis draped in orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers; one figure wears a red crown and holds a trident. In the foreground a man with a shaved head in white ritual dress with a gold necklace sits cross-legged beside brass lamps, bowls and offerings, performing puja. A small purple-clad figure sits in front of the central murti, and a standing statue in purple robes with a rudraksha mala appears to the right beside a gold-trimmed niche. Stone pillars with carved details frame the scene, and a small fire or incense smoke rises near the offerings.2011-07-26Photo of a temple shrine with two large golden-brown deity murtis seated on a pink draped platform beneath a gold arched backdrop. The left figure wears a red turban and a multi-stranded jeweled necklace; the right figure wears a tall ornate crown and white garland. A brass kalasha sits atop a black lingam garlanded with white flowers and rudraksha beads. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in saffron robes sits on the left with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a yellow cloth covers the altar, and a standing murti in orange robes with a rudraksha mala appears at right.2013-05-16A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtains. Two large deity murtis stand at the back: the taller one wears a crown with a red-and-green turban, carries a trident, and is adorned with silver necklaces; the other wears a tall crown and green-and-gold garments and is also garlanded. Both are draped in purple and yellow marigold garlands. In front, a seated priest in saffron robes sits on a mat, his right hand raised in a gesture while tending a ritual setup of brass lamps, brass vessels and flower offerings on a white-draped platform. A small silver-clad figure in pink sits at the center. Potted greenery and brass oil lamps surround the shrine.2009-10-15A stone shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch holds two large deity murtis: a male figure with a red turban and a female figure with a crown, both adorned with gold jewellery, garlands and rudraksha beads, set against gold-yellow draped cloth. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the base, performing puja beside brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offering plates. A smaller standing figure in orange and gold stands on the right holding a lamp. No physical audience is visible.2013-05-17A temple shrine photographed in daylight under a stone-pillared open pavilion with a golden arched frame. Behind an altar stands a large golden-arched niche holding a pair of carved deity murtis: a male figure with a trident and a crown, and a female figure in green and red garments, both draped in marigold and purple garlands. In front, a seated white-clad figure wears an orange turban and is adorned with a garland, flanked by a small pink-robed figure. A man in an orange robe sits on the left in namaskar, palms pressed together. Golden oil lamps stand on both sides, red curtains hang from the pillars, and brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the altar.2009-10-15July 21 20102010-07-21A priest in white dhoti with an orange-gold border sits at the lower left, performing puja before a shrine. Behind him, a large deity murti with a red crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers sits on a golden peetha. A second seated figure in red and gold stands beside it. In front, a small seated statue in purple and white is garlanded, with brass lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings arranged on the platform. A standing statue in purple robes with a purple head wrap stands in a golden niche at right, and orange drapery hangs behind the altar. The scene has no clearly visible physical people beyond the priest.2011-07-26