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April 17 20132013-04-17April 17 20132013-04-17A gilded arched shrine houses a large couple of deity murtis, a male figure with an orange turban and trident and a female figure in a purple-and-orange sari, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, seated before a red drape. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a small white and blue seated figure sits beneath a golden canopy on a white-draped seat, surrounded by brass lamps, a bell, a plate and ritual vessels on a stone platform.2010-09-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drape. Two large metal deity murtis of a seated couple dominate the back: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces; the female figure wears a purple and gold sari with a jeweled crown. In front sits a white marble statue draped in a blue robe with an orange and blue turban, a gold necklace and a gold-banded seat cloth, with a cobra hood visible above its head. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang across the figures. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and in the foreground are brass puja vessels, a bell, a kalasha-style lamp, a tray of kumkum and flowers, and folded white cloth. No people are visible.2010-09-15July 28 20122012-07-28A temple shrine photograph showing a large bronze-toned deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated in a gold-framed arch with a dark red curtain behind. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a jewelled necklace and carries a trident; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, layered gold jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strings. In front, a white marble figure in a blue robe and orange headwrap, with a gold necklace and vibhuti mark, is seated on a white cloth. Brass puja vessels, a lotus-shaped bowl, a bell, a kalasha-like pot and an aarti tray with flowers sit on the ledge below. No living people are visible.2010-09-15Two golden processional deity murtis sit on a red-draped throne-like seat under an ornate gilded arch in a temple setting. The left figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti, and a heavy jewelled necklace with red stones and a gem-studded hand. The right figure wears a dark ornate crown, a teal blue garment, and a red and green necklace, holding a staff. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red and purple flowers. In the foreground a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment and a brown patterned shawl wears a yellow and purple flower garland and a silver necklace on a dark cloth, facing the shrine. The scene is a ceremonial display of festival murtis.2011-02-02September 30 20082008-09-30Two gilded deity murtis stand in a niche, heavily adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and armbands, with red and pink flower garlands draped over them. Teal drapery covers the base. In front, a seated figure in orange clothing and an orange turban, wearing a gold necklace, sits on a raised platform beside brass kalasha pots and oil lamps, with an orange cloth spread across the platform. A brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps is in the foreground. The scene appears to be a temple puja setting.2012-07-28A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform with a red curtain behind them. The left figure wears an orange turban, a green jewelled necklace and holds a trident; the right figure wears a crown and a gold necklace and holds a lotus-like object. Both wear yellow and green garments and are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower strings. In front stands a tall silver-coloured sivalinga-style vessel with a hood-like canopy, ringed with white and red flower garlands. A small seated white figure in green cloth with folded hands rests at the base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels and offerings lie on the ledge below.2010-10-13October 22 20122012-10-22A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of seated deity murtis, a male and female figure, set within an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain backdrop. The figures wear silver and jewelled crowns, earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers; the male figure holds a trident, and the female figure wears a white and cream sari with gold trim. In front of them stands a silver kalasha-like vessel and a silver-and-gold altar with garlands. At the base, a small sculpted figure in white with an orange shawl is seated before the shrine. Brass standing oil lamps flank the sides, and a small oil lamp burns at the bottom of the frame alongside offerings and bells.2010-07-13