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May 26 2013

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A photograph of a shrine with two large painted deity murtis, one with a golden crown and orange-red headcloth, one with a tall gold crown, both draped in green, yellow and magenta garments and heavy beaded garlands. The murtis stand behind a lilac draped altar with white jasmine garlands, a brass kalasha on a stand, brass oil lamps on either side and a small brass lamp and offering vessels in front. Carved stone pillars and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2013-05-26May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesMay 13 20132013-05-13Photograph of a richly decorated shrine showing two large painted murti figures of a deity couple, one male with a red and yellow turban, gold crown, multiple pearl necklaces and a raised hand holding a staff, and a female figure in a red and orange sari with green border and garlands. Both wear garlands of yellow and red flowers and pink lotus blossoms. In front stands a white shivalinga-shaped lingam wrapped in garlands, with a kalasha, brass lamps and a lotus offering on a white cloth. Purple cloth with gold sprigs backs the shrine between carved stone pillars. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum. No people are visible in the frame.2007-10-15May 30 20132013-05-30May 30 20132013-05-30March 13 20132013-03-13January 29 20132013-01-29July 28 20132013-07-28September 28 20112011-09-28A photograph of a temple shrine showing a richly decorated sanctum. Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat against an orange and red drape within a gold-ornamented arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff, and an orange-gold necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal and yellow sari, and a jewelled necklace. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape a silver lingam-shaped form in the foreground, set over a blue cloth. A brass oil lamp stands on each side, and a smaller figure in an orange turban and green drape stands in the right niche. No living people are visible.2013-06-17A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-13