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September 13 2013

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May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesPhoto inside a temple shrine showing a large pair of deity murtis seated on a raised blue and gold platform, one holding a trident and the other a lotus, both adorned with red and magenta flower garlands, gold jewellery and crowns. A green curtain hangs behind them within an ornate golden arch. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange robes kneels and offers worship before the platform, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha beside him. A smaller standing figure in orange and green stands to the right beside another lamp.2013-06-30A temple shrine with granite pillars and gold-framed arches draped in orange cloth. Two large sculpted deity murti stand in the centre, one in red headdress and blue-pink dhoti with a trident, the other in a crown with gold armlets. A seated orange-clad priest with white body markings sits in front of an orange-draped peetha bearing a kalasha and garlands of red and white flowers. Oil lamps, brass vessels and offerings are arranged on the floor. A smaller figure in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at right, appearing to be a statue. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable as a living person, so the seated priest is described by role only.2013-05-20A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large gilded arch framing two life-size deity murtis seated side by side on a golden-yellow backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban and a jeweled necklace, and the figure beside it wears a conical crown and multiple garlands. A central lingam-like form is draped with red and white flower garlands and rudraksha beads, with a brass kalasha above it. At lower left a priest in an orange-red cloth with white tilak marks on his forehead and arms kneels and tends to brass puja vessels and offerings on a white and gold-bordered cloth. No physical person is seated on the murtis; the figures are sculptures and the priest is the only living person visible.2013-05-19A temple shrine scene with a priest in orange robes performing abhishekam on a Shiva linga draped in red and pink flower garlands. Behind it sits a golden deity murti pair, one with an orange turban and rudraksha mala, the other with a black crown and white garland, flanked by a gold arch and a green backdrop. A young girl in a red dress stands at left. At right, a painted figure in a blue niche wears a red headdress and green garland.2013-10-19June 30 20132013-06-30May 14 20132013-05-14June 29 20132013-06-29A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair of seated, multi-armed figures under a gold-framed arch with green draped backdrop. The central figure has red skin and a red turban-like crown and holds a trident-like emblem; the consort figure wears a tall crown, garlands and gold jewelry, with red and orange garments. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti sits on the stone platform, arranging offerings and a puja plate with flowers, bowls and kumkum. Two brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a smaller standing figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads stands in a side niche, appearing to be a statue. Ornate grey stone pillars frame the scene.2013-05-02July 02 20132013-07-02Golden deity murti pair seated on a throne within a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent, holds a trident and a small drum-like rattle, and is adorned with a jewelled blue garment and beaded necklaces. The female figure wears a blue sari with a gold-threaded border, a jewelled crown and layered garlands, and holds a lotus-like flower. Between them stands a golden lingam with three horizontal white stripes, draped in yellow and purple flower garlands. Below sits a small white stone figure of a kneeling devotee with folded hands in blue, flanked by a brass kalasha and small offerings. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the golden throne base is ornately carved.2010-10-15May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copies