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November 13 2011

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November 14 20112011-11-14Photo 11683461A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and orange-gold draped backdrop. Two large metallic deity murtis sit on a raised white-draped platform: the figure on the left has a crown, red-orange turban, many-armed pose and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a crown, gold jewellery and a dark garment. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sits a small figure in a red-orange saffron garment with a turban and rudraksha mala, seated before a black stone shivalinga with an orange cloth and offerings. A brass oil lamp stands at left and a small brass lamp is set before the platform. No physical people are visible.2011-10-16A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a large golden murti of a seated deity with a trident, wearing a red-and-orange turban, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, beside a golden female figure in a pink sari with a garland of yellow and purple flowers. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, one hand raised in blessing, sits on a white draped platform, with a turbaned orange-clad figure seated before the deities and flower garlands draped across the scene. Brass bowls rest at the base. The shrine is decorated with golden carvings and yellow silk hangings. This is a statue arrangement with no living people visible.2010-12-16A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati is seated on a throne-like altar in a gilded arch with a red drape behind. The Shiva figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beads and a trident is at his side, while the Parvati figure wears a pink sari and jewelled necklaces. Between them stands a large orange-wrapped sculpture with a gold-banded headdress, draped in dark red and gold, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A white marble figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, right hand raised in blessing, sits in front with brass bowls on either side. No living people are visible.2010-12-16Photo 11739850November 11 20112011-11-11November 13 20112011-11-13September 27 20112011-09-27 +1 copiesJune 13 20132013-06-13A photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a decorated throne against orange and gold draped cloth. The left figure has a green and red turban, many arms holding a trident and other objects, and wears a jewelled necklace and bangles. The right figure wears an orange and gold sari with layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with white flowers, purple blossoms and greenery, and a Shiva lingam with garlands sits in front. Ritual decoration with a golden pedestal and an orange cloth in the foreground.2011-11-02A temple-style altar with two painted deity murtis seated in an ornate gold arch behind a draped orange-gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff and gold bangles, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the figure on the right wears a purple garment and white floral garlands. In front, a large dark stone lingam wrapped with a saffron-orange cloth and a gold band is adorned with yellow, pink and purple flower garlands and a jeweled gold collar. Brass lamps stand at its base. The image is a photograph of a deity altar; no living people are visible.2013-02-20