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November 16 2011

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April 05 20112011-04-05April 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copiesNovember 16 20112011-11-16September 04 20142014-09-04Photograph 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.2011-11-16July 12 20132013-07-12A golden murti pair seated side by side in an arched shrine framed by ornate gold relief and a green curtain with gold motifs. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a tilak, rudraksha malas, a white shawl and a long trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a red embroidered sari, white jasmine garlands, a jewelled crown with a white feather, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Marigold garlands drape both figures. A brass tray with lit oil lamps sits in front. These are deity murtis, not people.2011-04-02A photograph of a golden-finished murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under an ornate gold arch in a temple setting. Shiva holds a trident and a small drum, wears a leopard-print garment, rudraksha beads and a tall crown with a crescent. Parvati wears a green and gold sari, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled headpiece, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a golden offering dish with a saffron cloth sits in front of them. Purple drapery fills the base, and oil lamps stand at the sides. Deity murti only, no physical people visible.2009-06-20September 07 20112011-09-07September 05 20142014-09-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a red satin cloth before a gold-threaded backdrop. The male figure, gold-toned with a tall black crown and trident, holds a trident and raises a hand in blessing, and wears white garments with layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The female figure, gold-toned with a black braided crown, wears a white sari and similar beaded necklaces. Both are draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. In front, a small black linga-form murti wears an orange cloth, a gold band and a hooded five-headed cobra-shaped gold canopy, with green leaves and gold-tipped ornaments above. No physical people are visible.2011-12-27November 17 20112011-11-17