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November 16 2011

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Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large golden-bronze statue of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a raised platform, the male figure holding a trident and damaru, both draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas. Before them stands a dark stone Shiva lingam wrapped in an orange cloth, adorned with a rudraksha garland, a white and gold necklace, and a crown-like offering of green stones. A small white-and-orange figure sits at the base of the statues. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and small bowls of offerings are arranged in front, with a green brocade backdrop and an ornate gold arch framing the scene. No living people are visible.2011-11-16Photo of a temple shrine showing a golden-bronze murti of a deity couple seated on a raised platform before a green and gold brocade backdrop. The male deity wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; the female deity wears a green and orange sari with a jewelled crown. Both are draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. In front, a black stone shivalingam is adorned with a golden hood-shaped canopy, orange cloth, rudraksha and pearl necklaces, and garlands. A small white statue of a seated saint in a yellow shawl sits at the base, and the scene reflects a paduka-puja setting with no living people visible.2011-09-27Photograph of a deity murti pair seated before a red draped backdrop: a four-armed male form with a tall black crown and crescent moon, holding a trident and a small snake-hooded rod, and a female form in an orange sari with a black braid wrapped in red and green flower garlands. Gold and silver ornaments, rudraksha beads and a green-jewelled arch sit in front. In the foreground a padapuja-style offering is shown with a jewelled padukas-like silver shrine piece and a large garland of red, white and green flowers, with a figure in blue and white partly visible at the bottom. Watermarked archive image; no living people visible.2011-06-05April 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a decorated throne against orange and gold draped cloth. The left figure has a green and red turban, many arms holding a trident and other objects, and wears a jewelled necklace and bangles. The right figure wears an orange and gold sari with layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with white flowers, purple blossoms and greenery, and a Shiva lingam with garlands sits in front. Ritual decoration with a golden pedestal and an orange cloth in the foreground.2011-11-02September 27 20112011-09-27Two large silver-toned deity murti sit side by side against a red draped backdrop beneath a gold arch. The figure on the left, with a black conical crown, crescent ornament and trident, wears a blue-green garment and heavy gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange silk sari, jewelled ornaments and a long garland of red and white flowers. In the foreground a figure lies draped in orange cloth and a blue shawl, covered by garlands of red, white and green flowers, with rudraksha beads visible. The statues are decorated with jewelled ornaments and emerald-green stones.2011-06-05October 27 20082008-10-27August 13 20142014-08-13A temple shrine view of a large gilded murti pair seated on a red-and-gold throne-like base before a golden draped backdrop. The seated deity figures wear white dhotis, gold necklaces and crowns, one holding a trident, both framed by yellow marigold and red rose garlands. In front, a black stone linga is wrapped in an orange cloth and draped with a hooded metal cobra, with a golden band at its base. A small white marble statue of a seated sage in a white shawl and mala sits at the lower front, beside a brass oil lamp. No living people are visible; the scene is a deity murti arrangement with garlands and offerings, suggestive of a puja setting.2011-12-27November 15 20112011-11-15 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with a large golden arch frames two golden deity statues above a central black stone form draped in an orange and gold cloth and garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. The taller statue wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a raised hand, and has red and white beaded ornaments; the other wears an orange saree and silver necklaces, with a green curtain behind them. A small golden figure sits within an arched frame at the base. Brass oil lamps, a bowl, and offering trays sit in front on the floor, with a folded orange cloth to the right. This is a deity murti display, with no physical people visible.2013-10-12