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October 24 2012

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Photo inside a carved stone temple shrine showing large golden-painted deity murti of a male and female divine pair, the male figure holding a trident and the female with a crown and ornaments, both wearing yellow and orange garments and rudraksha-style necklaces. Before them sits a shivalingam-like form draped in a flower garland, with a red cloth and brass oil lamps (lamps) on the stone platform, plus brass pots, a plate of offerings and marigold and rose flowers arranged at the base. A smaller carved shrine with a standing female murti stands to the right. No living people are visible.2013-06-07A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity figures seated side by side on a pink-draped platform in front of a green and gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha necklaces and orange-yellow dhoti; the figure on the right wears a crown-like headdress and ornate gold-trimmed yellow and orange cloth. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and ritual items sit on the platform, and a smaller shrine with a standing figure in red and gold stands to the right. Grey carved stone pillars frame the altar. A partially visible shaved-headed person in orange stands at the left edge. No printed name appears on the scene itself.2013-05-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and orange-gold curtains. Two life-sized deity murti stand under the arch: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red-orange dhoti, holds a drum-like instrument and a bell-like object, and wears a red-beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a gold-and-orange sari and a heavy necklace, holding a staff. Between them sits a lingam on a yoni-like base, decorated with a green cloth, a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a jewelled gold necklace laid on a dark green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels in front and a small bird figure. A figurine in red clothing stands at the right.2013-02-21June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesJuly 19 20132013-07-19A temple shrine with ornate gold-framed arches and a green backdrop. Central seated deity murti of Shiva with a trident and crown, wearing red and gold garments and beaded necklaces, with a yellow skirt. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures. In front, a dark stone linga with flower garlands rises on a blue base, flanked by two smaller standing figures also garlanded. Smaller figures in red and purple stand in side niches. No people are visible.2012-10-24A temple shrine photographed from the front, set within a granite-pillared mandapa with carved stone columns. Two large painted deity murtis stand together on a raised platform before a golden arched niche and a red-orange curtain. The central figure wears a red and gold crown, holds a trident and other implements, and is draped in green and red cloth with garlands of pink and yellow flowers. The consort figure beside it wears a golden crown and a red-and-gold sari with flower garlands. In front stands a silver-and-gold shrine vessel and brass oil lamps, with a small floral offering and ritual items on the platform. A smaller seated figure in orange-brown stands at the right side of the shrine. No physical people are visible.2013-03-16A temple sanctum shrine with a golden arched frame and gold-embroidered orange curtains. Two large seated deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban with a trident-like staff and garlands, the other in a tall crown with a purple sari and green lower garment, sit on a raised platform. In front is a Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands and a silver-embroidered cloth. A smaller statue in orange robes stands at the right, flanked by brass oil lamps. No living people are visible.2013-02-24A 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.2011-10-05June 21 20132013-06-21A golden temple shrine niche holds large deity murti figures of a goddess and a god seated on a pink-draped throne, both with gold crowns, red and pink garments, and layered gold necklaces. The figures are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a small white seated statue in pink robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits in front. A standing figure in red clothing stands at the right side of the shrine, with brass oil lamps flanking the niche and an ornate gold arch framing the central deities against golden draped fabric.2012-02-11April AF 2012