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July 17 2011

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A dimly lit temple shrine shows two seated deity murtis decorated with flower garlands, one in a red and gold crown and red garments holding a staff, the other in a dark crown and red dress. Between them stands a Shiva lingam wrapped in garlands, with brass oil lamps on stands flanking the shrine and a smaller figure in red at the base. Carved stone pillars and an arched gold-framed niche surround the shrine, with a teal backdrop and orange cloth hangings at the sides. No physical people are visible.2011-07-17July 17 20112011-07-17A temple shrine photographed in dim lighting, with a central deity murti seated on a throne under a gold arch. The figure wears a red and gold crown, layered bead necklaces, and red-and-white draped garments, and holds ritual objects in raised hands. Garlands of orange and white flowers frame the arch and deity. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha-like vessel sits at the centre, and red curtains hang to the sides. A smaller seated figure in red appears at the lower left, and a bead mala drapes down the centre. No living person is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2011-07-17A dimly lit temple shrine photographed as a photo of a sanctum. Two seated deity murti figures sit side by side on a raised platform beneath a gilded arch framed by marigold garlands. The figures wear red and white garments, layered necklaces, and crowns or headdresses, and one holds a ceremonial staff. Smaller figures in red stand at the sides, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Orange and red drapes hang on the pillars.2011-07-17January 24 20132013-01-24March 07 20132013-03-07November 20 20112011-11-20April 12 20132013-04-12A photograph of a temple sanctum at night showing a pair of decorated deity murti seated side by side within a gilded arched niche backed by red drapery. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a white jeweled necklace and a red and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a white and gold garment, a jeweled crown and silver adornments. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front stands a large silver kalasha wrapped with flower garlands on a silver peetha, with a smaller figure in red and orange garlanded at its base. Brass oil lamps with lotus-shaped tops line both sides, and a few small offerings sit on the floor at the bottom.2010-07-13July 07 20152015-07-07June 08 20102010-06-08December 29 20082008-12-29 +16 copies