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November 25 2009

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July 07 20102010-07-07May 17 20132013-05-17May 16 20132013-05-16A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated under a gilded arch, one with a trident and crown, the other in a purple sari with a gold crown, both draped in yellow and red-and-white garlands. In front, a white-clad figure sits on a white cloth beside a golden palanquin heaped with flowers. A man in saffron robes sits at left near brass vessels, fruit and flower offerings, while a standing saffron-clad man at right holds a microphone and folds his hands. Brass lamps and a stone temple structure with carved pillars frame the scene. The ritual appears to be an abhishekam and puja to the deity murtis.2010-07-21August 05 20102010-08-05October 02 20082008-10-02January 02 20092009-01-02Photo of a ritual worship at a shrine beneath a stone-pillared canopy. In the centre, a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti of a seated Shiva-like figure with a red-and-orange head covering and a female consort in blue with a crown, both wearing garlands in yellow, orange and blue. A small red-clad figure with a garland lies in front. A standing priest in orange robes with a white garland holds a lit oil lamp toward the deity, while a seated devotee in orange with hands folded sits to the right. Brass lamps, kalasha-style vessels and a brass bowl surround the shrine, with blue curtains framing the sides.2009-01-02A stone temple shrine with orange curtains and carved pillars houses large deity murtis of a male figure wearing an orange turban and gold ornaments, holding a trident, beside a female figure in a purple and green sari, both garlanded with red and yellow flowers. Before them a seated priest in orange robes performs a puja at a decorated altar with flower offerings. A standing man in orange robes stands at left, and devotees in white and orange sit in the foreground behind a metal railing.2010-07-21January 02 20092009-01-02December 14 20102010-12-14A photo of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and a deity murti pair in a palanquin-like golden throne, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands and a large floral garland at the centre. A standing man in saffron/orange robes with a white garland and white marks on his body holds a flame lamp toward the deities, while a kneeling person in orange with hands folded in prayer sits on the right. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, brass bowls and offerings surround the shrine, with blue cloth draped behind and stone pillars on either side.2009-01-02