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January 01 2013

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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti of a seated god and goddess under a golden arch. The main figures wear red and gold crowns, gold jewellery and garlands, and the shrine is wrapped in flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. Pink and white cloth drapes behind them, with a banana leaf at the right edge. A small white and red figure sits in front, and a tall brass oil lamp stands on each side. Red flowers and a white floral arch frame the lower altar, and grey stone pillars surround the shrine.November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne-like seat beneath an ornate gold arch. The two central figures wear red and gold garments and crowns, and are garlanded with bands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Below them sits a smaller figure with a cobra hood overhead, wearing a gold crown, green and gold attire and a garland. In front, a small white-and-blue figure wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and a blue head covering sits on a cushioned base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a banana leaf at the right edge and carved temple pillars in the background. +1 copiesDecember 05 20112011-12-05January 02 20132013-01-02A decorated temple shrine at night showing deity murtis, with a central statue of a seated deity in gold and orange-red dress and a crown-like headdress, flanked by a second standing figure on the right holding a staff. Both are framed by arches of garlands in yellow, green, red, white and purple. A silver ritual bell or lingam-like object sits at centre, surrounded by brass pots, a plate of bananas and fruit offerings, and a silver tray. No living people are visible.2013-07-22November 30 20112011-11-30A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised platform under a gilded arch. The central figures are golden-hued statues, the male wearing a red turban and crown and the female wearing a tall crown and green-and-pink silk. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers drape the arch and figures, with a long garland hanging to the front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels sit in the foreground. No living people are visible. The pillars are carved stone and red curtains hang at the right edge.2011-12-13November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped throne within a stone shrine. The gilded murti wears gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces, and a tall crown is visible. A large silver linga stands in front of them, wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, with fresh flowers and offerings at the base. Red curtains hang on either side of the shrine, and the carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-02-12A decorated shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis, a male figure in a crown and orange-red cloth and a female figure in a red-and-gold sari with a veil, framed by multicoloured garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, green and purple. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a shrine-like stone arch with orange drapery surrounds the image. In the foreground a small statue-like figure in red and white sits among flower garlands, with brass bowls and offerings below.2011-12-03