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July 21 2010

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A photograph of a temple shrine with golden deity murti of a male and female pair seated on a throne before a red curtain, both adorned with gold jewellery, garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, and the male figure holding a trident and kalasha-like vessel. In the foreground a person with a dark bun wears an orange sleeveless top and stands before the deities with a long staff, facing the shrine during darshan or abhishekam. A tall golden oil lamp stands at the left edge beside the gilded archway.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murti standing side by side under an ornate golden arch and orange cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a yellow dhoti and a pink drape, and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a crown, a red and gold garland and a pale green garment, and holds a long staff. Both are dressed in layered garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. In the foreground a small white-robed figure in orange sits beside a draped white cloth and a folded shawl, with a kalasha-like object and carved stone pillars framing the scene. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine showing a large pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform within a gilded arched niche with a deep red backdrop. The male murti holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears an orange turban and a green and silver-ornamented garment with layered necklaces, while the female murti wears a green and orange sari, a black crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped in marigold and rose garlands. In front, a white-clad priest in an orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the base, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and ornate gold lamp stands. Marble pillars frame the scene.2009-12-17December 16 20102010-12-16A temple murti of a deity couple seated on a decorated peetha in a gilded arched shrine with red curtains. The male deity wears an orange and gold turban, a large crown-like headdress, a green garment and layered silver and white necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object. The female figure wears a black crown, an orange blouse, green sari and multiple beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow, white, purple and pink flowers. In front, a priest in white with a yellow shawl stands at the left, and a large floral arrangement and a brass lamp stand flank the image. Smoke or incense haze hangs in the air.2009-12-17A temple shrine with two large gilded deity murti seated side by side on a raised pink and purple platform before a red curtain, one holding a trident and wearing a red turban, the other wearing a tall golden crown with earrings and beaded necklaces. In front stands a shivalinga draped with a white garland and rudraksha malas, with a brass kalasha behind it. A shaven-headed priest in red-orange robes kneels at the lower left, offering to the linga. At the lower right a standing sculpted figure with long hair and rudraksha beads is shown in an orange-gold alcove. Gold arch carvings frame the shrine.2013-05-11A priest in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands with his back to the camera, reaching up to touch the shoulder of a large golden deity murti in a red-curtained shrine arch. The golden male deity wears a red and orange turban, a yellow garment and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female deity beside him wears a purple and green sari, layered gold necklaces, and a crown, with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped across both figures. Below, a white-clad figure seated in front of the statues is decorated with a gold-bordered cloth and flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a small brass vessel and a potted plant sit at the bottom right.2010-07-21December 16 20092009-12-16Temple abhishekam to a pair of golden deity murtis: a standing male deity with trident and orange turban beside a female deity in purple and gold sari, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Before them a Shiva lingam is adorned with a flower garland. A priest in orange robes and a bare-chested attendant in orange perform the ritual, and a man in orange stands at right holding a microphone. Onions, fruit and flowers are arranged on the altar, with a golden palanquin piled with marigolds and roses in front. Stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-07-21A golden temple shrine with a large deity murti of a seated god and goddess, both gold-coloured and adorned with gold crowns, necklaces and garlands of pink, purple and yellow flowers. Red and gold draped fabric backs the central figures. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on either side. A smaller statue of a woman in red and white sari holds a lamp in a blue-curtained niche on the right. In front, a small figure in red robes and gold jewellery sits on white cloth with a fresh flower garland, and a kalasha-like brass vessel is placed before the altar. No living people are visible.2012-04-16July 23 20102010-07-23