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April 17 2011

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Outdoor photograph of a large black stone murti of Shiva seated with Parvati, both dressed in ornate jewellery and garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, set within a gilded arch with carved floral and scroll patterns. Shiva wears an orange turban and a white dhoti with an orange cloth, while Parvati wears a blue sari with gold border and a crown. A smaller seated figure in a blue sari with a white head covering and a red and gold necklace sits at the base. Around the shrine are bare trees, a few devotees in white and dark clothing, and a woman in a red sari at right. Potted plants and a stone base frame the scene.2011-04-17Two black stone deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine at night, framed by ornate gold carved niches and foliage behind them. The left figure wears an orange turban, a white dhoti-like cloth, a jeweled necklace and a red-and-white garland, with a raised hand showing a ring. The right figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown and a yellow, red and green garland. Both are heavily adorned with gold and jeweled ornaments for a festival decoration.2011-04-17A golden-arched shrine framed by carved gilt pillars under green trees holds a dark stone deity murti of a four-armed figure seated beside a consort, both wearing garlands and ornaments; the male figure has a red and orange turban and white dhoti. In front, a small white statue in a blue shawl with rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits with hands folded, next to a small oil lamp burning on a brass stand and a brass pot with a plant. Two brass items sit on the red-edged platform. No living people are visible.2011-09-26Outdoor photograph of a large black stone statue of a seated deity couple beneath leafy green trees, framed by a gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a white dhoti with gold border, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff. The female deity wears a gold crown, purple and orange silk sari, and heavy jewellery. Both are garlanded with green, yellow and red floral garlands. Below them sits a smaller white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes, rudraksha beads and white jasmine garlands, with hand raised in blessing. These are statues, not living people; the marble figure wears a pink flower on its turban.2011-10-09Outdoor photo of a dark stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a black pedestal beneath a gilded arch, with a leafy tree behind. The male figure wears a saffron-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, white dhoti with a maroon border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a rudraksha-style pendant. The female figure wears a crown, a blue silk sari with gold border and ornate gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and green flower garlands. Below them sits a white marble figure in a blue and gold sari with a red-stone necklace, raising one hand in blessing. Readable Tamil text appears on a red board at the bottom edge.2011-04-17Night photograph of a black stone murti of a deity seated on a pedestal within an ornate gold-painted arch, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a red and orange headcloth and a red shawl over white dhoti-style clothing with silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a blue garment with gold jewellery and a crown-like headpiece. Dark foliage and small lights surround the shrine, with a second gold arch visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-10-14September 26 20122012-09-26April 17 20112011-04-17September 13 20122012-09-13A photograph of a large golden procession-style deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch against an orange and gold patterned cloth backdrop, with palm trees and foliage around it. The figure on the left has four arms, a red and gold turban, a trident-like staff and layered silver necklaces, and is dressed in deep blue with a maroon lower garment. Beside it sits a companion figure wearing a tall decorated crown, multiple silver necklaces and a blue sari-style garment. Both statues are painted in lifelike skin tones.2013-04-01A black stone murti of a seated deity pair in a golden arched frame, surrounded by green leaves. The male figure wears an orange turban with a golden crown, a yellow dhoti-like garment and a heavily jewelled breastplate, and holds a silver trident. The female figure beside him wears a green sari, gold crown and layered gold necklaces, with red and yellow garlands draped across both figures. Deity murti, not living people.2012-10-11Two dark-stone deity murtis stand under a canopy of orange and maroon silk at night, decorated with white jasmine and red flower garlands, yellow marigold garlands and beaded yellow-and-white necklaces. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a jewelled crown and a glittering blue and silver breastplate, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a pointed jewelled crown, silver ornaments and a blue garment. Gold-toned ornate framing surrounds them and dark trees fill the background. No physical people are visible.2010-12-29