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October 28 2010

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October 30 20102010-10-30 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of an ornate stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arch. Inside, two large seated deity murtis are garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands; the central figure wears a red and orange crown and a multi-strand bead necklace, while the figure to the right wears a gold crown and gold necklace. Both are draped in yellow and orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a golden ornate throne-like seat with a red cushion sits in the foreground. A small pink-clad figurine is placed to the right. No living people are clearly visible; a partial figure appears at the lower right edge.2010-11-03February 27 20112011-02-27November 19 20112011-11-19October 28 20102010-10-28 +2 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine housing a large deity murti group under a gilded arch with red drapery. Two figures are seated on a pink-draped platform: the upper pair, a male figure with a red turban and beaded necklaces and a female figure with a crown and ornate jewellery, both carved or painted in bright colours. Below them sits a white stone figure wearing a red-and-gold headdress and garlands. Garlands of orange and purple flowers hang across the figures, and brass oil lamps (deepas) line both sides of the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-10-19A photograph of a temple shrine with a large stone pillared canopy. At the centre, a pair of painted deity murtis sit within a gilded arch against a red curtain; one is a seated figure in red and gold headdress, the other a female figure in pink and red sari, both wearing garlands. Before them stands a large shivalinga-like altar draped with a white cloth and marigold garlands, flanked by tall brass lamps and offering plates with fruit and sweets. Small deity sculptures are carved into the pillars and a dark stone panel at the lower left. No people are visible.2010-09-15A temple shrine with a large sculpted deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a purple garment and crown-like headdress. Both wear garlands of red and white flowers and gold ornaments. In front, a smaller red-clad sculpted figure sits with hands in offering. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, flower garlands and offering vessels stand on the stone platform. A blue backdrop and orange curtains frame the shrine, with a red-robed statue to the right. The setting suggests paduka puja at a temple.2011-08-18A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red velvet backdrop holds a large golden-brown statue pair: a deity murti seated with a trident, adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple, and a consort figure in an orange sari. Before them stands a central statue with a golden crown and orange-and-white cloth, wearing a pink garment and white garland. Brass lamps flank the shrine and a small blue deity figure sits to the right, with offerings and oil lamps on wooden stands in front. No living people are visible.2009-06-15October 19 20102010-10-19