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December 15 2011

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A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine under a stone canopy with red curtains. Within the shrine stands a deity murti heavily draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers, with a golden arch behind it. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage wears a red cloth and red turban with a flower garland, sitting on a wooden platform beside a small brass bell. No living people are visible.2011-12-15A temple shrine under an open-roofed stone pavilion features a deity murti decorated with a dense arch of marigold and orange-yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Behind the central figure stand two gilded figures, one with a crown and red dress. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in red robes with a red turban and a red-and-green flower garland sits on a stone base. Red curtains hang at the sides and a small gilded throne with a garland stands to the left. No living people are visible.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A temple shrine photographed from below under a stone canopy with carved pillars. Three deity murtis stand together on a raised red-draped platform, wrapped in heavy garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A central figure wears a red cloth and crown-like headdress, with a golden arch behind. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass vessels, a small bell and a open book with a red-and-green cloth sit on the floor in front. Red and white striped barriers and iron railings surround the shrine, with trees beyond.2011-12-15December 13 20112011-12-13A shrine canopy decorated with red drapes and layered marigold, yellow and purple garlands. Centrally seated is a white-marble figure in red robes and a red turban with rudraksha-style beads and garlands, its hands raised in blessing, placed before a larger elaborate murti with a crown and ornate red garments. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand, and bowls of flowers and fruit sit on the floor, and a white-draped table stands to the left. No people are visible; the figures are statues and the scene reflects a puja or birthday honouring setup.2010-12-22A night photograph of an outdoor stone shrine with white carved pillars and red velvet curtains tied back at the sides. Inside, two deity murtis, appearing to be a seated goddess and a standing deity, are decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands and gold ornaments. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, banana fruits, flowers and fruit offerings sit on the stone platform in front. At the left edge a partially visible person in white clothes with an orange shawl stands near a brass lamp stand. Dark trees fill the background.2006-12-31A shrine interior with red and orange draped cloth on both sides and a stone arch framing a pair of painted statues of deities in red and gold garments. The taller figure holds a staff-like implement and a hand raised in blessing, and a crown is visible; the other figure wears a red blouse and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a red-clad murti or stone figure covered in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a silver-toned mask-like face and a brass lamp to the right. Oil lamps and a white cloth-covered table sit at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22A photograph of a decorated temple shrine at night, lit by warm lamps. Two deity murtis are seated side by side on a gold-trimmed throne with red and gold draped cloth, garlanded with multicolour flower strands in red, yellow, green and purple. A small shivalinga-style object sits in the central golden bowl before them, with a kalasha-like pot at the right. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the arch and pillars are framed with fresh flowers and orange drapes. A small white statue of a seated figure sits at the base among floral offerings. No living people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03