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September 13 20132013-09-13September 13 20132013-09-13September 19 20132013-09-19A temple shrine holds a large deity murti of a standing and seated divine couple, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands, jewelled necklaces and a golden crown. The central figure wears a blue-and-gold garment and a crown, while a figure in orange and gold stands on the right behind a gilded arch. A small figure in a green-and-gold sari sits on a golden throne in front, beside a smaller murti in orange dress on the right inside a green niche. Brass pots and offerings sit at the base, and a red curtain hangs behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-18A photograph inside a golden-arched shrine showing a deity murti seated on a red and blue draped throne, decorated with a large ornate gold and jewelled necklace, a long red-and-maroon bead garland, and a tall gold crown. Behind, two standing murtis wear green and blue draped garments and gold ornaments, with a green curtain behind them. To the right, a smaller standing murti in orange turban and rudraksha-style beads holds his hands together. A brocaded cloth lies on the right side, and offerings and a small brass lamp sit at the lower left. Only statues are present, so no physical people are visible.2013-09-11December 10 20112011-12-10A 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.2010-10-13A photograph of a temple sanctum with a large ornate gold arch framing a central deity murti seated on a throne-like dais. The central figure wears a crown-like headdress, heavy jewelled necklaces, garlands of beads and a red and green silk drape. Behind it a larger pair of seated deities with golden crowns and green garments stand beneath green curtains. To the right a small standing devotee statue with palms joined wears orange and red clothing and a bead mala. Smaller white and gold figures and flower offerings sit at the left edge. Carved stone pillars and green foliage are visible outside the glass walls.2013-09-11May 08 20122012-05-08A temple sanctum shows a golden murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, holding a trident and small drum; the right figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. In front, a golden deity murti with a gold crown and green-stoned headdress stands before a gold pedestal, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Below, a small white deity figure in a teal garment and pink garland sits beside a gold kalasha and brass oil lamps on tall stands. Brass puja vessels, a bell, a covered silver dish and offering bowls are arranged on the floor.2010-09-11A photograph of an ornate temple shrine dominated by two large gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a green draped platform against orange fabric. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a ritual object in one raised hand; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and garlands. Both are heavily adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a dark stone linga is wrapped in red and orange cloth, encircled by a gold band and decorated with rudraksha beads and garlands. A white marble figure of a seated deity, adorned with jewellery and a white flower garland, sits in front, flanked by brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand, with a pink lotus at the base.2012-07-30A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of gilded and jewelled deity murtis seated together on a golden throne-like seat with a white shivalinga-like form in front. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold ornate garment, and a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears a crown, red and gold garments and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the figures. A green-clad small seated figure sits at the base, with brass oil lamps (lamps) flanking the shrine inside an ornate gold arched frame against red drapery.2010-10-13