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April 07 2008

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A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple structure with carved pillars and red curtains. At the centre sits a golden-painted statue pair, a male deity with a trident and a female deity in a magenta and orange sari with a crown, both garlanded in yellow, orange and white flowers within a gilded arch. In front stands a small orange-robed sannyasi figure, a statue with a white face and orange cloth and bead garland, placed on a decorated seat surrounded by marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells, offering plates and bowls sit on the stone platform. No living people are visible. Statues and a printed portrait are present but are not physical people.2008-04-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a stone arch and red curtains. Two painted deity murtis, one with a trident and crescent, the other in a magenta sari, sit beneath a gold arch framed with multicoloured flower garlands. In front, a small seated figure in saffron robes and a saffron head cloth, wearing a rudraksha-style garland, sits on a raised seat with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls and offering plates stand on the platform. No people are visible.2008-04-07April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesApril 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copiesMarch 19 20082008-03-19April 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large deity murti of two standing figures on a pedestal, one holding a trident and one with raised hand, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers and silver-gold adornments, set beneath a golden arched frame against a teal curtain. In front, a small seated figure in red and orange robes with rudraksha beads sits on a platform with brass vessels, a kalasha, and a garland-draped seat. To the right stands a red-robed statue of a sannyasi figure beside a brass oil lamp. Brass oil lamps flank the platform, and orange and red cloths hang from the pillars. No physical people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arched frame and turquoise backdrop. Two large standing murtis, one in orange-and-red garments with a trident raised in one hand and one crowned with gold pink-skirted dress, are adorned with white and red flower garlands. In front, a small seated figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before a stone-and-marble altar. Brass oil lamps (deepam) stand on either side, with brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, and a metal tray of offerings in the foreground. Red and orange draped fabrics hang from the pillars, and a small figure in red stands at right beside a golden arch. No living people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesPhotograph of an ornate stone temple shrine with a carved archway and pillars. At the centre sits a red-painted statue of a male deity wearing a red crown and a seated female figure beside him, both adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers. Below them stands a dark stone linga draped in flower garlands, with brass oil lamps on either side and brass pots, offerings and a white cloth on the platform. Red and orange curtains frame the shrine. No living people are visible, so this is a temple deity scene rather than an event with attendees.2010-12-28A shrine of two seated deity murtis on a raised white and blue throne-like platform beneath a red curtain and gold arch. The central figure wears an orange and white dhoti, a crown and rudraksha-like beads, holding a trident. The figure beside wears a white cloth, jewelled necklaces and a crown, with a green-robed figure seated in front. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape both figures. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, offering plates with flowers and fruit, and a small green-robed statue stand on the stone floor. Carved grey granite pillars frame the scene.2011-07-31A photo of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a pink-draped throne against a deep red curtain. The central murti wears a red turban and ornate necklaces, and a bejeweled female figure with a crown sits beside him. Below, a blue-clad figure in white draped cloth sits before them, garlanded with long yellow and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, and a plate of offerings with flowers and fruit rest on the stone floor in front. The shrine has carved granite pillars and open sides with red curtains.2010-09-15A decorated shrine within an ornate stone temple structure shows a pair of large painted murtis seated on a golden throne-like arch, garlanded with yellow, orange and red flower strands. The central figure wears a white dhoti, red and white turban and layered white beaded necklaces; the figure beside wears a pink blouse with a purple skirt and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a kalasha sits at the centre, and colourful sweets and fruit are arranged in the foreground. Silver tinsel hangs from the pillars and pink curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24