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December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of a stone temple shrine housing a pair of painted deity murti standing on a raised platform, the central figure with a red crown, a red and gold garment and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers, beside a female figure in a yellow-orange sari. Below them stands a small teal-clad image and a conch-shaped form draped with white cloth, with a garland hanging down. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and metal ritual vessels line the platform, and carved pillars and red curtains frame the shrine. No people are visible.2010-10-28 +1 copiesA decorated shrine in an open-sided pavilion with carved stone pillars and a gilded arched frame around a dark backdrop. Central figures are statues: a large deity murti with a green-and-red crown and raised hand holding a trident-like implement, flanked by another deity figure, with a seated figure in red and white draped with a white cloth and marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels, kalasha-style pots and a bowl of yellow flowers in front on a stone platform. Blue curtains hang at the sides and trees are visible beyond. No living people are present.2008-10-03A photograph of a decorated shrine under an arched golden frame, showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The taller murti wears a green and red turban, a trident-like staff rests in its hand, and it has layered silver necklaces; beside it a female murti in a blue sari with gold ornaments. Both are draped with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. Below, a seated figure in orange and gold garments is partly covered by garlands, with an orange cloth and a red-and-gold throne-like seat. Brass lamps flank the shrine, a large pink painted swan-like backdrop fills the background, and yellow flowers sit in the foreground.2008-12-28 +1 copiesA temple-style shrine pavilion decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Two deity murtis stand under a golden arch: a figure with a crown and ornate jewellery beside a figure in a white sari-like garment with gold jewellery. A white-robed seated figure with a white turban, gold necklace and flower garland sits in front of them, with brass oil lamps on both sides and a copper kalasha, offering bowls and a cushion on the floor. Orange and red cloth drapes frame the pavilion. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with a golden arched niche holds a pair of deity murti seated on a raised dais. The left figure wears a red and orange crown, white dhoti with gold border, and gold jewelry; the right figure wears a pink blouse and purple skirt with red-and-gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers drape both figures and a central kalasha-like offering. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, pink curtains hang at the sides, silver tinsel strands decorate the pillars, and scattered flower petals and coconut-like offerings lie at the base. No people are visible.2008-12-24A photo of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a pink-draped throne against a deep red curtain. The central murti wears a red turban and ornate necklaces, and a bejeweled female figure with a crown sits beside him. Below, a blue-clad figure in white draped cloth sits before them, garlanded with long yellow and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, and a plate of offerings with flowers and fruit rest on the stone floor in front. The shrine has carved granite pillars and open sides with red curtains.2010-09-15A photograph of a decorated shrine showing a deity murti of a seated male figure with a red-and-gold crown and white dhoti, accompanied by a goddess figure in a magenta sari and layered necklaces, both seated on an ornate golden throne-like arch. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape the figures, with a large orange-and-gold mound in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and colourful painted eggs and fruit sit on a tray. Pink curtains, silver tinsel and grey carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2008-12-24August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA shrine of two seated deity murtis on a raised white and blue throne-like platform beneath a red curtain and gold arch. The central figure wears an orange and white dhoti, a crown and rudraksha-like beads, holding a trident. The figure beside wears a white cloth, jewelled necklaces and a crown, with a green-robed figure seated in front. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape both figures. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, offering plates with flowers and fruit, and a small green-robed statue stand on the stone floor. Carved grey granite pillars frame the scene.2011-07-31December 24 20082008-12-24