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December 16 2011

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November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesTemple photograph of a ritual at a shrine decorated with thick garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, set within carved stone pillars. A woman in a lime-green sari and gold bangles stands on a raised step holding a lit oil lamp toward the deity murti, which wears a crown and gold ornaments and has a silver-framed face. Beside her, two men stand in white dhotis and a shaved-headed man wears an orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Fresh flower garlands cover a central linga and lower altar. The scene is an aarti-style puja at the shrine.2011-12-16A temple shrine decorated with a mix of marigold-type flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. Two large metal deity murtis stand at the center, one wearing a red crown and jewelled necklaces, the other wearing a tall ornate crown and green garment. In front, a small figure sits on a red-draped platform garlanded with flowers. A woman in an orange sari stands at the shrine's left side reaching toward the deities, while a man in orange robes with a bare shaved head stands at the lower left beside a brass pot. Brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the platform, and a gilded golden canopy frames the right side.2012-04-30January 03 20162016-01-03November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesDecember 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with yellow, orange, pink and white flower garlands and a golden kalasha-style frame. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a dais with red and gold cloth. A person in a long orange robe with a gold border stands at left, reaching toward a small flame near the murtis, while a white-clad attendant stands nearby. At lower right, a figure in orange bows with head down near the floor. Flower petals and garlands cover the platform and steps.2007-01-01March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with floral garlands in yellow, orange, red, pink and purple, with ferns framing the pillars. Inside the shrine sits a pair of seated deity murtis, one wearing a golden crown and the other in a white-and-gold sari-like garment, behind a red backdrop. In front, a white-clad priest in a white dhoti and a shawl holds a lamp toward the murtis while a second priest in white and orange stands beside him holding a tray. Brass oil lamps, flower arrangements and a small silver vessel rest on the floor and altar. Lush green trees are visible through an opening at left.2011-01-01March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16