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November 27 2011

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched niche and gold-brocade backdrop. Two metallic deity murtis stand above, one with a red-and-orange turban and trident-like staff, the other in a brocade sari with a jewelled crown. In front, a dark black stone linga is draped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, a gold yoni-pitha base, and a silver-and-gem bodice-like ornament. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwrap sits at lower left holding flower garlands, with a brass oil lamp at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27A golden temple shrine niche framed by ornate gilded arch work holds gilded murtis of a deity pair: a male figure in an orange-red turban and jewelled necklaces beside a female figure in a gold-and-maroon brocade sari with a jewelled crown and a lotus-like hand gesture. In front, a black stone linga is draped in an orange cloth and wrapped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, and a gold yoni-pitha base with a jewelled silver face. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwear sits at left with an offering dish. Red silk drapes cover the altar platform, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti pair seated in the back: a figure with a crown, trident-like emblem and ornate jewelled necklaces, and a consort figure in a white and gold garment with rich jewellery. In front, a large white statue of a seated figure is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, wears an orange headcloth, a white-and-maroon brocade shawl with a gold waist band, and holds a rudraksha-style bead mala. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass lamp and vessel sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-15Golden-hued deity murti of a seated divine couple under an ornate gilded arch with orange-gold drapery, adorned with jewelled necklaces, flower garlands in red and yellow, and a red turban on the male figure. In front, a dark Shiva linga is draped in red cloth and garlanded with rudraksha beads and marigolds, with a white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a white head covering below it. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and a pink and yellow cloth offering lies at the bottom edge.2011-11-27July 08 20152015-07-08A photograph of a temple sanctum at night showing a pair of decorated deity murti seated side by side within a gilded arched niche backed by red drapery. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a white jeweled necklace and a red and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a white and gold garment, a jeweled crown and silver adornments. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front stands a large silver kalasha wrapped with flower garlands on a silver peetha, with a smaller figure in red and orange garlanded at its base. Brass oil lamps with lotus-shaped tops line both sides, and a few small offerings sit on the floor at the bottom.2010-07-13March 16 20202020-03-16 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne within a gold arched frame and red curtain. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a white-and-cream sari with jeweled ornaments and a black decorated headdress. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and a golden shivalingam placed before them. A small orange-robed figure with a white cloth on its head sits at the base, flanked by brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and offering plates.2010-07-13A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated behind a dark stone Shivalinga adorned with flower garlands, rudraksha beads, a gold and jade-green crown-like cover and orange cloth. The seated figure on the left wears a red turban with a tilak, heavy gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a red garment. Both are backed by a gold arched frame and a silver draped backdrop with red and yellow marigold garlands. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2014-07-11Inside a temple shrine framed by a gold-leaf arch and red curtains, two deity murtis are seated on a golden pedestal. The figure on the left holds a staff or trident and wears a red crown, a white pearl necklace and a yellow-and-orange garment. The figure on the right wears a white shimmering sari and a jewelled crown. Between them stands a golden lingam bearing a yellow and red flower garland and a decorated top. Garlands of red and yellow marigolds drape the figures and pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and small brass puja vessels and a small figure in orange and white sit in the foreground.2010-07-13December 28 20182018-12-28Photograph of two decorated deity murti seated side by side in a stone-pillared temple hall, adorned for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a jewelled crown with a crescent, a trident in hand, and silver-embellished ornaments; the figure on the right wears a pointed crown, a blue and gold garment and heavy necklaces. Between them stands a large golden kalasha-shaped vessel draped in white and pink garlands, with a gold shivalinga-style object and marigold offerings at its base. Both figures are framed by thick garlands of white jasmine and red-orange flowers, with a red curtain behind. No physical people are visible.