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April 01 2011

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21A golden arched shrine frames a pair of large deity murti: a male figure in a red turban and green garment with a trident and a female figure in a green sari with heavy silver jewellery, both adorned with garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers. In front, a white-draped statue seated on a cushioned seat wears an orange shawl, a rudraksha-style mala and a golden crown-like headpiece, with garlands draped over it. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel and flower offerings sit at the base. No living people are visible.2009-09-03September 03 20092009-09-03July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph of a shrine niche framed by gilded arch with red drapery. Two gilded deity figures sit above: the left figure holds a trident and wears a multicoloured braided turban, the right figure wears a brown sari and a white flower braid, both draped in gold necklaces and yellow garlands. Below, a white marble figure of a seated man in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala is garlanded and set on a golden base, with a white-clad figure visible behind. Brass vessels, a lamp and offering plates sit on a white-draped altar in front. Statues only; no physical people visible, and the marble figure is a depiction rather than a physically present candidate, with no legible identifying caption.2010-12-14Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine against red drapes. The male figure wears an orange turban, layered silver-toned necklaces and holds a staff, while the female figure wears a pink sari with gold jewellery and a tiara-like crown. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower malas, and gold oil lamps flank the shrine. A small brass vessel with a leaf garland sits at the base. The image carries a faint archive copyright overlay.2009-12-15June 05 20112011-06-05A photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame with a red backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand at the top: the male figure wears an orange turban and red-gold jewellery and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a pink and purple sari and ornate necklaces. Below them, a white marble seated figure in an orange robe and orange head cloth is garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sit brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, a small oil lamp and a plate of white flowers. No living people are visible.2010-08-25Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden peetha before a red velvet backdrop beneath a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown, yellow garment and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident in one raised hand. The female figure wears a magenta sari with green border, black braided hair with a white flower crown and heavy gold jewellery. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a green-and-orange cloth-wrapped object with leaves sits in front of the seat. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21Photograph of a shrine inside a temple showing a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis, one male figure with a red-orange turban, a trident and kalasha-like object in hand, and a female figure in pink and grey draped sari with a crown, both adorned with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. In front stands an empty gold and red velvet throne (peetha) with a red cushion, and a small figure in white dhoti and orange-red cloth sits on a cushioned seat beneath a garlanded canopy, with brass oil lamps (deepa) flanking the arch. Black metal barriers frame the approach on both sides. A large hanging lamp fixture is visible above.2010-09-04A photograph of a gilded arched shrine housing two large decorated deity murtis, with a figure holding a trident in a green garment and an orange-and-green-clad companion seated beside. Both wear layered beaded necklaces and orange-and-green dress, with a crown-like headdress on the left figure. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape the murtis, and a decorated kalasha or offering sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side against red drapery, and a kumkum-marked bull-like form appears at the base.2009-12-17September 03 20092009-09-03