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May 02 2012

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July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesTwo gilded murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side in a temple hall, with stone pillars behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, with long black hair piled up in a crown and a striped headdress; he wears a red flower garland, a jewelled necklace and an orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green and gold necklace, a red flower garland and a patterned red-and-gold sari, with hands held in a mudra. Yellow flowers sit at their feet, and a decorated golden item is visible at the lower right edge.2012-08-02A shrine within a stone temple structure shows a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne with a purple skirt draped over the base. The male figure wears a red and gold crown and holds a ceremonial staff, while the female figure wears a golden crown and jewelry. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from the throne, and a golden kalasha-like finial sits at the center. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a red curtain forms the backdrop, and a small figure in orange is seated at the base. Carved pillars and a green garden frame the scene.2010-10-24December 01 20112011-12-01A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a central seated golden deity murti, adorned with jewelled necklaces and a crown, flanked by two standing painted figures. The central figure is covered in layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a glowing golden arch behind. Two standing statues on either side wear colourful garlands, one in a blue and red turban-style headdress with gold jewellery and the other in a dark red robe with a rudraksha-style necklace. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and small golden lion figures and garlanded seats sit on the altar. No physical people are visible.2016-12-23A temple sanctum with a large golden deity murti of a seated multi-armed Shiva-form figure with a crown and garlands, behind a central shivalinga-like sculpture draped with white and marigold garlands and a rudraksha mala. In front, a small blue-robed figure sits with hands folded, and to the right a standing figure in red and gold robes with a red headdress and beaded necklaces stands in a blue-curtained niche beside a lit oil lamp. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar, and red and gold drapery frames the scene. No living people are present; all figures are statues.2012-04-14A shrine of stone and gilded arches framed by a yellow valance and an orange draped curtain. Three figures stand in the niche: at left and right are sculpted attendant figures wearing orange-saffron cloth, floral garlands and necklaces, and at centre a tall deity murti with a crown, jewelled necklaces and raised hand. In front, a large metal Shiva lingam with a silver face and a pair of wooden-looking pedestals hold offerings of garlands and brass lamps. No living people are visible, and the figures are statues.2017-01-04April 14 20122012-04-14A photograph of a shrine niche with a golden arch framing a yellow backdrop. Central sculptures show a deity murti with a trident and a seated figure before a Shiva lingam wrapped in red and white garlands and rudraksha beads. A standing female statue in a red saree and a small seated figure in red ochre clothing flank the lower arrangement. Tall gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a shiny brass kalasha sits atop the central form. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.2012-05-13A central deity murti stands between two consort figures in a golden shrine niche, decorated with long garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, a gold-trimmed garment and a ceremonial spear held upright, while the flanking figures wear red and gold saris with flower garlands. Green foliage fills the lower corners and a pink silk cloth covers the base. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2013-12-26A photograph of a shrine housing a pair of large painted deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a multi-strand ornate necklace and blue-green garments, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a red-and-gold jewelled necklace and blue garments. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands. A stack of small oil lamps sits in front of them, and gold lamp stands with lotus-shaped tops line the sides. A partially visible person stands at the lower left edge. Red drapes frame the open shrine on a stone-pillared pavilion with greenery behind.2010-11-09April 23 20122012-04-23