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May 22 2018

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A temple shrine photograph showing a seated deity murti of Shiva with trident and damaru, consort figure beside him, both wearing red-and-gold garlands and ornaments, in front of a gold arch and red curtain. In the foreground a white-clad seated figure before a silver kalasha-like vessel and a throne with flower garlands. Two standing statues flank the shrine, one with a flower garland and a bright orange-red turban; a person in orange robes stands at the left edge with an orange cloth. Brass lamps sit on the floor. Gold ornamental arch and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2018-05-22October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate golden arch framing a central deity murti, a seated male and female figure in red and gold, adorned with white and multicoloured garlands and necklaces. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and a raised hand. Flanking statues stand on either side, one in pink and blue robes, the other in a rust-red turban and shawl with rudraksha-style beads and marigold garlands. A golden kalasha-like lingam with flower garlands sits in front, with brass oil lamps at the sides and a small figure of a dancer or attendant below. No living people are visible.2017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11A photograph of a temple shrine niche with a dark-skinned deity murti seated on a pink-draped throne, holding a trident in one hand and a mala in another, wearing layered silver necklaces, a silver crown and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. Flanking figures on each side are also statues: a standing deity murti in blue robes with a blue turban on the left and a figure in a red-orange dhoti and shawl on the right, both adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform, a golden arch frames the niche, and orange and blue festoons hang above. No physical people are visible.2016-08-12September 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesA shrine niche holds a central seated deity murti in red and gold with a red-and-gold turban and a golden crown-like headdress, flanked by a seated consort figure in a purple sari, pearl necklaces and a crown. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang across the central images. Two standing figures stand in side niches: on the left a figure in pink and purple with a turban, garland and pearl necklace; on the right a figure in maroon-red robes with a pearl-trimmed garland and a hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamps stand on pedestals at each side, and a golden base and small decorated seats sit in front. Dark carved stone frames the gilded arch.2017-09-11A photograph of a shrine niche with a gilded arched frame and magenta backdrop holding a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, the male figure with a tall orange turban and trident, the female with a crown and dark hair; both are garlanded with red and white flowers and gold jewellery. A shivalinga-like form with garlands sits in front. Two flanking attendant statues stand on either side in orange and red dhotis with beaded necklaces and tiger-striped garments, one holding a hand raised in blessing. A brass lamp stands at the right edge.2014-09-16 +1 copiesMay 24 20182018-05-24 +2 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing sculpted deity murti arranged within a gilded arch behind a red curtain. A central seated figure with a trident and a crown is flanked by a second seated consort figure wearing a crown; both wear red and orange garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white flower garlands. Two standing attendant figures stand at either side in garlands, one holding a staff. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a decorated white cloth with a large ornate necklace lies at the base. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20A shrine in a stone-carved temple hall shows a large seated deity murti pair in red and gold garments, one holding a trident, both draped in flower garlands and gold necklaces. A smaller seated figure in red sits before them on a red-and-gold cloth, surrounded by lit oil lamps and fresh flowers. To the right stands a standing deity murti in red with rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a red turban. Gold arch framing, green and red drapery and carved stone pillars complete the scene. No physical people are visible.2012-04-23