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May 19 2013

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May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph inside a temple shrine looking up a red-carpeted aisle between iron railings toward a large deity murti seated on a white and pink pedestal beneath a red and gold arched backdrop. The deity figures wear gold crowns and ornate gold necklaces, garlanded with marigold and rose-pink flower garlands. In front of the altar, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange cloth sits cross-legged at the lower left, facing the shrine. A gold kalasha-like vessel, small lamps and flower offerings sit on the altar base. Pink and red cloth hangings frame the sides.2013-07-02A photograph taken down a narrow red-carpeted aisle lined with steel railings, leading to a shrine with a gilded arch and yellow backdrop. Two deity murti stand at the top, one with a red crown and one with a tall crown, both adorned with garlands and gold jewellery. Before them sits a shaved-headed man in an orange-red robe, seated at the base of the shrine beside a decorated kalasha and offerings draped with green and red cloth.2013-04-09May 16 20132013-05-16May 19 20132013-05-19May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple shrine viewed down a narrow red-carpeted aisle flanked by metal railings. A large deity murti with a red and gold crown, red garments and white flower garlands stands on a stone platform backed by a golden arch and yellow cloth. A shaven-headed monk in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the base of the platform, hands raised in devotion before an altar bearing a decorated throne, orange and white flowers and brass lamps. Only the monk and a partially visible figure at the left edge are physically present; the rest is sculpture.2013-04-10April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesJuly 07 20132013-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti group framed by a golden arch, with a trident-bearing figure and a consort figure wearing garlands of red and yellow flowers. In front, a central seated figure in white and orange ritual cloth sits on a stone platform behind a metal railing with lit oil lamps along both sides. A shaven-headed monk in maroon robes sits cross-legged at the left of the platform. Red curtains hang on the sides and a small kalasha-like brass vessel with flowers rests in front of the altar.2013-04-07May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesA photograph taken down a narrow passage lined with black metal railings and a red carpet, leading to a shrine. Inside the shrine, a pair of deity murtis are seated on a blue-draped platform with garlands of red and yellow flowers, backed by a green cloth and a gilded arch. A figure in orange robes sits cross-legged at the lower altar in front, with ritual items arranged before him. A red curtain hangs at the left edge, and a person in dark clothing stands at the far right edge. Plants are visible through the open sides of the hall.2013-06-25