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May 27 20132013-05-27May 27 20132013-05-27Richly decorated temple alankaram of two seated deities in a gilded arched niche with red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand, holding a trident, and sits beside a consort in a white and gold sari with layered pearl-style necklaces. Between them stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a green leaf and garlands of yellow and red flowers, set on an ornate gold pedestal. In front, a white statue seated on the base wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, with a small brass lamp beside it and flower petals scattered on the floor.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJune 13 20132013-06-13A gilded shrine arch framed by red sparkling drapery holds a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a white silk-draped throne. The taller figure on the left wears an orange-red crown with jewelled headdress, holds a trident and other ritual objects, and has multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The figure on the right has long black hair, ornate silver-and-gold necklaces and a dark maroon garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. In front, a small white marble or stone figure with a green turban and rudraksha mala sits beneath the throne. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2011-07-31June 15 20132013-06-15May 27 20132013-05-27June 11 20132013-06-11June 15 20132013-06-15A decorated deity murti of a male and female pair, seated on a pink draped platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled necklace with green stones, and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jewelled crown and a matching necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. In the foreground a white-clad figure with a blue head covering and an orange-and-white turban sits in front of a gold and green-bordered cloth, bearing a jewelled headdress and necklace, appearing to be a lifelike statue or devotee; the foreground figure's identity is uncertain.2010-09-15A gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar framed by a gold arch and heavy garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled ornate necklace and holds a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a jewelled crown and holds a veena with a gourd resonator across her lap. Both are dressed in crimson silk. A gold shivalinga-like pillar with a red garland stands in front. A small figure in a green cap is visible at the bottom edge, shown in a printed image on the altar, not a physical person.2010-10-16