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July 09 20122012-07-09Interior of a temple shrine with gilded arched frame and green drapery behind a large deity murti of a standing multi-armed figure in orange and teal garments, adorned with garlands, a crown and a trident-like staff. In front, a seated white figure dressed in yellow with a yellow turban, rudraksha-style necklace and flower garland sits on a yellow cloth-covered dais, with brass lamps and a small plate of offerings nearby. Smaller garlanded statues stand to the sides, and a maroon and gold cloth lies on the platform. The photo is a shrine view with no living people visible. The white figure is a statue, so no in-person candidate is identified.2012-07-09A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a richly decorated deity murti, a two-armed figure in orange and teal garments holding a trident and a drum-like instrument, with a garland of white flowers and a crown. In front, a seated figure in a yellow turban and white garlands is dressed in yellow and orange robes, with brass oil lamps set on the stone floor. Smaller garlanded statues stand to the left and right beneath green draped curtains, and a maroon cloth lies over the dais. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2012-07-09October 30 20112011-10-30A shrine photograph of an ornate stone temple niche framed by a gold arch and red curtain. Central seated deity murti of Shiva with raised trident and a consort figure, both draped in golden-yellow and orange garments with red and white garlands. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on a platform in front. A smaller golden-yellow figure in a side niche on the right holds a garland. No living people are visible.2011-10-05October 12 20132013-10-12A stone temple shrine with an ornate gold-framed arch and green silk backdrop holds a group of deity murtis. Two central figures sit on a raised dais, one with a crown and red-orange cloth, the other with a silver crown, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers and beaded necklaces. A smaller seated murti in yellow cloth with a crown and garland sits in front. To the right, a golden niche holds a standing statue in yellow robes, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine. The statues are not living people, and no identifiable person is present.2011-11-28Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate golden arch framing a large deity murti seated on a golden-orange and green draped platform. The central figure wears a red and gold turban-like crown and is garlanded with white and pink flower chains, holding a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object. Behind it, a pair of smaller figures with crowns and red garlands stand against green drapes. In front, a small white seated figure in yellow robes and a garland sits on the platform. Silver vessels, brass lamps, flower offerings, a red-bordered cloth and a white whisk lie on the floor. No people are visible.2012-07-09Photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arch and orange-gold curtain behind. Two standing deity murti are dressed in ornate garments: the left figure wears an orange turban-like crown, white jewelled necklaces and a green-and-orange dhoti, the right figure wears a magenta blouse, pink skirt and red-and-white garlands. Between them sits a seated figure on a green and orange stone base with a red and white garland draped across its body and a silver-bordered red cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and brass kalasha-style vessels rest at the base. No physical people are visible.2011-10-11A decorated temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing two large deity murtis seated together on a throne. The central pair wears magenta and lime-green silk draped garments, white and yellow flower garlands, and a silver crown-like headpiece, one holding a bow-like staff. Beside them stands a smaller standing murti in a green-curtained niche wearing a green robe and red garlands. A brass kalasha or lamp stand, marigold garlands and a green cloth decorate the foreground altar. The shrine is carved stone with gold trim.2012-07-09December 31 20112011-12-31Interior temple shrine photographed at night with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large gilded deity murtis, one with a tall crown and one with a jewelled headdress, stand behind a Shiva lingam wrapped in red and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and orange and red drapes frame the space. A smaller figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before the lingam, presumably a priest or devotee, and a green-and-gold niche to the right holds a standing red-clad figure. No living people are clearly identifiable as a person.2011-11-20