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June 06 2013

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche framing a pair of deity murtis seated together. The left figure has a blue-skinned face, an orange-and-red turban-style crown, a trident in one raised hand and ornate gold necklaces with red and white garlands. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown and garland, with a gold-trimmed white and purple dress. Between them sits a shivalinga-like form draped with red flower garlands and decorated with a golden tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small statue of a standing devotee in orange and green robes is placed in a separate niche to the right. Offerings, a kalasha-style vessel and a plate are set on the altar.2013-06-13A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a golden arch framing two large deity murti seated on a raised dais, one with a crown and the other with a red headcloth, both adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold ornaments. Draped gold and red cloth lines the back. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a palm-leaf book, a kalasha-style pot, small brass vessels and offerings on the front platform. A smaller murti in a green-curtained niche stands to the right. No people are visible.2013-06-16A temple shrine photographed from the front, with two large sculpted deity murtis seated side by side under a gold-framed arch with an orange-gold drape behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a drum-like object, and has a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and a white and red garment with red garlands. A small green-clad figure with a rudraksha mala and orange clothing stands in a side niche. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with garlands of red and yellow flowers and a tray of offerings and a kalasha-like object in front. The stone pillars are carved with reliefs and a dove emblem appears at the top left.2013-06-13A shrine within a stone temple shows a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a golden arched frame with draped orange and gold cloth. The main figure wears a red and gold turban, a layered beaded necklace and orange-yellow dress, and holds a trident. A large pink cloth covers the platform, with a pink-draped ceremonial seat, brass lamps, a kalasha-style pot and offerings in front. A smaller statue of a standing saint in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands in a separate niche to the right. No physical people are visible.2013-06-08A shrine niche of carved stone with a gold-framed arch and orange curtain shows a pair of large deity murti statues. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident, and the right figure wears a tall ornate crown, both adorned with heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and red-and-white garlands. Between them sits a sculpted lingam with a red and white garland, flanked by brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel and offerings on the stone floor. A smaller standing statue in an arched green-curtained alcove on the right wears orange and white robes. There are no living people in the scene.2013-06-13A shrine inside a carved stone temple structure with a golden arch frame. Two large painted deity murtis stand side by side, each with a crown and ornate golden necklaces; the left figure holds a damaru-like drum and the right wears yellow and orange garments. In front, a pink-draped altar holds a tall shivalinga-style lingam with offerings and brass vessels, and oil lamps stand on each side. A smaller figure in a green-curtained niche at right wears a saffron-red dhoti and rudraksha-style beads, but appears to be a statue. No living people are visible in the frame.2013-06-08June 20 20132013-06-20A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity murti seated side by side in front of an orange-red curtain within a gold-framed arch. The central figure wears a red turban-like crown and holds a trident-like weapon, while the figure to the right wears a tall gold crown and a teal-and-yellow garment. Both are adorned with garlands of marigolds and rudraksha-style necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with kalasha-style offerings and a small seated figure in a niche to the right draped in a green cloth and red-and-white garlands. No physical people are visible in the scene.2013-06-18A shrine inside a stone temple with gold-framed arch and orange curtain. Two large seated deity murti, one in orange and red with a red turban and trident, the other in yellow and blue with a crown and jewelled necklaces, sit behind a central lingam-like form draped in red, garlanded with white flowers and set on a red-covered pedestal with a silver seat. Brass oil lamps and ritual vessels stand on the platform. To the right, a standing figure in saffron-red clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace stands in a green-curtained niche; this is a statue, not a physical person. No physical people are present.2013-06-05September 07 20112011-09-07May 16 20122012-05-16A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-13