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December 31 20112011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31Interior shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with ornate gold-framed arch and golden drapery behind a central deity murti pair seated on a white-draped throne. The larger figure has four arms, a green-and-red turban and a garland of red and orange flowers; the consort figure wears a golden crown, holds a staff, and has a red-and-gold sari with garlands. In front, a red-draped altar holds a smaller murti on a cobra-hooded base decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps, bowls and offerings. To the right, a statue of a standing sannyasi in saffron robes with folded hands and a red turban stands in a green-draped niche. No living people are visible.2011-12-28Photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti statues seated side by side under a gilded arch. The left figure has red-and-gold headwear, a crown, multiple arms holding a trident-like weapon, and garlands of red, pink and yellow flowers over orange and white garments. The right figure wears a black crown-like headdress, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and orange clothing with a flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, with a small standing statue in a golden niche on the right wearing a red-and-orange garment. No physical people are visible.2013-04-06 +1 copiesJanuary 18 20132013-01-18Interior of a stone temple shrine with a golden arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform, both with dark hair piled high and crowns, dressed in red and white garments. The central figure is a Shiva linga adorned with a large floral garland of yellow and red marigolds and an orange cloth draped over it, with a brass kalasha-like vessel and offering bowls in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated statue appears in a green-curtained niche at right. Orange and red drapes hang from the pillars, and the ceiling is plain stone. No living people are visible.2011-12-27Interior temple shrine photographed at night with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large gilded deity murtis, one with a tall crown and one with a jewelled headdress, stand behind a Shiva lingam wrapped in red and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and orange and red drapes frame the space. A smaller figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before the lingam, presumably a priest or devotee, and a green-and-gold niche to the right holds a standing red-clad figure. No living people are clearly identifiable as a person.2011-11-20Interior of a temple shrine showing a gilded arched niche framing a pair of deity murti, one with a red-and-green turban and the other with a tall silver crown, both adorned with white and yellow garlands. A shrine figure dressed in red and white stands at the left base of the deity, and a seated figure in green sits before a lotus-like base at center. Brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the shrine on both sides, and metal puja vessels and offerings sit on the stone floor in front. A golden drape hangs behind the deities and a green-clad standing figure stands in a niche at right.2011-12-31A temple shrine with large painted deity murtis of a male and female figure in gold-trimmed red and white garments, the male holding a trident and the female with crown and jewelled necklaces. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape a central shivalingam on a decorated base, with brass oil lamps set before it. To the right, a smaller statue in a green-curtained niche wears orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a hand raised in blessing. No living people are visible.2013-01-15 +2 copiesSeptember 19 20132013-09-19March 21 20132013-03-21