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August 28 2011

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A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large deity murti of two standing figures on a pedestal, one holding a trident and one with raised hand, both draped in garlands of white and red flowers and silver-gold adornments, set beneath a golden arched frame against a teal curtain. In front, a small seated figure in red and orange robes with rudraksha beads sits on a platform with brass vessels, a kalasha, and a garland-draped seat. To the right stands a red-robed statue of a sannyasi figure beside a brass oil lamp. Brass oil lamps flank the platform, and orange and red cloths hang from the pillars. No physical people are visible.2011-08-28August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesAugust 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA shrine within a stone temple structure showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed altar, decorated with marigold garlands and red and pink drapery. The central figures wear white and blue garments with gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar base, with a small seated figure in pink in front and a standing female statue in blue and yellow in a niche on the right. Carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are present.2012-10-22A 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 photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, depicted as a standing pair in ornate golden arch surround with a turquoise backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a crown, pink and orange sari and holds a trident. Between them a shivalinga-like form is draped with red and orange cloth, red and white garlands, and a large jewelled necklace. Oil lamps stand on either side, and a small smaller figure in orange dhoti and red-gold garland stands in a side niche on the right. Pink and red textiles and small deity figures appear at lower left.2013-02-26 +2 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a golden arched niche framing a pair of standing deity murtis draped in orange and red cloth, one holding a trident-like staff and one with a crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a seated figure is adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands, a rudraksha-style necklace and a decorated throne, with flower petals on the platform below. To the right, a small statue of a saint stands in a green-curtained niche wearing a yellow-orange garment and a marigold garland, hands joined. Brass vessels and offerings sit on a side table at left, and the open pillared pavilion shows trees beyond the glass walls. No physical people are visible.2013-09-18February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesInterior temple shrine photographed at night with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large gilded deity murtis, one with a tall crown and one with a jewelled headdress, stand behind a Shiva lingam wrapped in red and yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and orange and red drapes frame the space. A smaller figure in red clothing and a red headcloth sits before the lingam, presumably a priest or devotee, and a green-and-gold niche to the right holds a standing red-clad figure. No living people are clearly identifiable as a person.2011-11-20A temple shrine photograph showing a large sculptural deity pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with a green curtain behind. The taller figure has four arms, a red and gold turban-like crown and a beaded garland, while the figure beside it wears a floral crown and a long red-and-white garland. A small rounded lingam-form object with a red crown and flower garlands sits in front. Silver lamps and brass vessels are arranged on the left, and a standing figure in an arched niche on the right wears a red garment and a beaded necklace. Statues and ritual objects only; no physical people are present.2013-09-27February 28 20132013-02-28