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June 25 20132013-06-25 +1 copiesJune 22 20132013-06-22June 22 20132013-06-22February 13 20182018-02-13Richly decorated temple alankaram of two seated deities in a gilded arched niche with red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand, holding a trident, and sits beside a consort in a white and gold sari with layered pearl-style necklaces. Between them stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a green leaf and garlands of yellow and red flowers, set on an ornate gold pedestal. In front, a white statue seated on the base wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, with a small brass lamp beside it and flower petals scattered on the floor.2010-07-13February 13 20182018-02-13A photograph of a Shiva lingam abhishekam at an outdoor shrine under a stone pavilion. Two large deity murti figures, a male with a red turban and a female with a crown and green-and-gold garment, stand behind a tall white lingam set in a dark stone yoni-peetha. A priest in orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at center, pouring water from a golden kalasha over the lingam. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes stand at the left and right edges, and a small figure in orange is seated at lower right beside garlands. The murtis are draped in yellow and red marigold garlands, and white smoke or steam rises in the background.November 28 20142014-11-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two metal murti of a deity pair seated on a pink draped platform; the seated figure on the left wears a red turban, holds a trident and a drum-like object, and the figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a flower-topped stick. A kalasha pot with mango leaves sits atop a dark lingam draped in rudraksha malas and marigold and jasmine garlands. In front, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and white ash markings on his arms sits and performs puja beside brass lamps, a kalasha, plates of offerings and a small brass arch.2013-05-17July 15 20112011-07-15July 21 20102010-07-21February 13 20182018-02-13