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July 03 2013

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity pair seated on a throne against a red draped backdrop, the male figure with a raised hand holding a kamandalu-like vessel and a serpent-topped staff, both figures adorned with jeweled necklaces, garlands of red and yellow flowers and gold crowns. In front, a dark stone linga wrapped in orange and red cloth is decorated with a gold serpent hood, a rudraksha mala, red-and-yellow flower garlands and gold armlets. A small white deity figure and brass pots, bowls and lamps sit at the base. On the left edge a shaven-headed priest in a blue-and-orange cloth performs the ritual, visible only partially. Gold ornate arch frames the scene.2013-07-02Photo 11737196A ceremonial photograph of a large Shiva lingam draped in a bright orange cloth and garlanded with red, pink and yellow flowers and white jasmine strands. A cobra hood of gold with green stones rises behind the lingam. Behind it stand two golden deity statues with crowns, jewelled necklaces and multiple arms, backed by a yellow cloth and ornate gold arch. At the lower left, a shaven-headed priest in white ritual clothing with white tilak marks pours from a brass vessel during abhishekam. A small green-clad figure stands near the lingam on a copper stand, and brass vessels and a lamp sit in the foreground.2013-04-09 +2 copiesApril 09 20132013-04-09 +2 copiesA temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery. Two deity murtis are seated on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears a crown, a red garment and a white garland with a beaded necklace, and holds a ceremonial object, while the figure on the right wears a large crown, a jewelled necklace and a white dhoti-style garment. Between them is a golden kalasha-like vessel. Marigold and rose garlands drape the platform and a small golden murti sits at the base. A man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at the left, palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps stand on either side and offering plates rest on the floor.2010-07-13May 11 20132013-05-11April 24 20122012-04-24July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of two seated figures, one with a trident-like staff and red turban, the other in red with a crown, both draped in red and white garlands and gold jewellery, with a green and gold backdrop. A small statue of a standing figure in orange robes with folded hands sits at the right, and in the lower right corner a person in orange robes bends forward in worship, only the top of their head and shoulders visible. A seated figure in orange sits at the centre base of the shrine, and a brass lamp stands at the left edge.2011-09-15July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21December 16 20102010-12-16