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April 12 20132013-04-12April 12 20132013-04-12 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine of a gilded, ornately framed niche holding two large golden deity murtis seated on a red cloth, one wearing a red turban and holding a trident-like weapon, the other wearing a tall crown and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with green drapery behind them. Garlands of white and pink flowers hang across the deities and a silver peetha in front. Below, a shaved-headed priest in orange-red robes and white marks sits cross-legged at the lower left, beside brass vessels, a kalasha, flower offerings and oil lamps on a stone platform. A smaller side niche on the right shows another standing figure in orange clothing against green cloth.2013-04-13April 12 20132013-04-12 +1 copiesApril 13 20132013-04-13A temple shrine photograph showing a seated deity murti pair with gilded bodies, red and green draped backdrop, and an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a red turban and multiple beaded necklaces, and a lingam-like form in orange cloth stands on a cobra-hooded pedestal in front of them. A priest in orange-brown robes with white forehead markings sits at lower left tending the offerings beside brass oil lamps and a kalasha. At right, a portrait-like standing figure in an orange garment with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair stands in a gilded niche; this is a printed or sculpted image, not a physical person. One physical person is visible.2013-04-12April 13 20132013-04-13A temple shrine photograph. Two large painted deity murtis with crowns and garlands stand in a gilded arched niche draped with green cloth; the left figure holds a trident and drum-like object, and both wear rudraksha malas. In front, a priest in orange-red dhoti sits on the floor with a brass vessel, performing puja beside a white-draped altar holding a lingam with a kalasha and flower garlands. To the right stands a smaller statue of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, beside an oil lamp on a yellow-cloth base. Stone pillars with carved figures frame the scene.2013-03-06A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a green backdrop. Two large painted deity murti sit on a raised platform, one holding a trident-like staff and the other wearing a tall crown, both draped in red garments and red-orange garlands. A silver kalasha-style vessel and an arrangement of five lamps sit in front, with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, a bald man in orange-saffron robes kneels with folded hands, apparently performing puja. To the right, a smaller standing statue in an arched blue niche wears orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, with a lamp on a stand beside it. Offering bowls and flowers sit on the floor.2013-07-11May 13 20132013-05-13 +1 copiesApril 13 20132013-04-13Photo of a temple shrine with a large golden deity murti pair seated under an ornate gold arch against red drapery; the male figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, the female figure wears layered jewelled necklaces and a tall crown. A white-draped altar holds a golden decorated object garlanded with yellow and white flowers. In front, a small saffron-clad figure in a statue-like pose sits on the altar, wearing an orange cloth and beaded mala. At lower left, a bald man in white ritual clothing with a gold-beaded necklace performs a puja, with brass vessels and offerings in the foreground.2011-01-17