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February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09February 09 20122012-02-09A photograph inside a temple shrine with gold-framed arches and large deity murtis of a male and female form, one holding a trident, both adorned with jewelled necklaces, flower garlands and orange-and-white draped skirts. In front, a shaved-headed priest in a red-orange dhoti sits cross-legged on a raised stone platform, tending brass pots and kalasha vessels near a jewelled throne-like seat. To the right, a standing person with long dark hair, a tilak and a rudraksha-bead necklace wears a red-orange robe and gold armlets, facing the altar. Lamps and a small figure stand in the background shrine.2013-04-06January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhoto of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, pink, purple and green. Two golden deity murtis, one in a red and gold garment with a crown and the other in red with silver jewellery, are seated under a gold arch. A standing woman in orange robes with a long gold necklace rings a handbell and holds a small oil lamp before them. In the foreground, a garlanded golden kalasha-like vessel rests on a white cloth. Behind to the right, a bearded man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a plate of offerings sits on a table.2008-12-26February 09 20122012-02-09A temple shrine with a gilded arch and orange drapery frames a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, with a red turban on the male figure, trident-like weapon raised, and green and yellow garments. Garlands of white, red and green flowers and rudraksha beads hang over a central Shivalinga with a kalasha vessel above. Two brass standing lamps flank the shrine. In the foreground, a seated priest in saffron robes with white sacred markings on his body performs puja at a ritual table with brass vessels and lamps. A second person in saffron and gold-striped robes with a saffron shawl stands at right, facing the shrine. Two people are physically present.2013-05-17Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine where a devotee in an orange-yellow dhoti and shawl bends forward to offer flowers at a deity murti of a seated and standing couple, adorned with red and white garlands and crowns. A small statue in an orange robe sits in front of the altar, and a second orange-robed figure with a shaved head and rudraksha mala stands at left holding a brass tray. Brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels with flower decoration are arranged on the altar, and a figure in orange and a tall green-draped deity stand at right. Ornate gold carved arches frame the scene.2012-02-09February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies