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A photograph of a temple shrine dominated by a tall gold-plated Shiva lingam with a gold yoni-pitha base and a gold cobra hood above. Red, white and yellow flower garlands drape the lingam and its base. Behind it are a deity murti with jewelled ornaments and blue draped cloth. In the foreground, a white marble sculpture of a seated figure in a light green robe and green turban with a red bindi, wearing a pearl necklace and rudraksha-style beads, raises one hand in blessing. Brass vessels, an oil lamp, a brass cup and a tray of lemons and flowers sit before the statue. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.

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June 30 20102010-06-30A white marble bust statue of a figure wrapped in a royal blue purple turban and blue shawl, with a gold pendant on a beaded necklace and a red bindi, is decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. Behind it stands a large gold-and-jewelled deity murti with a golden cobra hood, a crown with green gems and an orange-and-maroon turban, set against pink satin draping. Brass pots and vessels sit in front. A statue of a figure, not a living person, is the main subject, and no physical people are visible.2010-09-15A photograph of a decorated shrine centred on a gold-plated Shivalinga with a silver-toned horizontal band and red and yellow flower garlands. Above it, a gilded naga hood with five cobra heads with green gemstones, and gilded ornamental arms and a gold deity figure with jewelled crown behind. Below sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in white robes with a green and gold border, red rudraksha-like beads at the neck, a green and gold headpiece, and hands raised in greeting, placed on a gold ornate throne-like base over red satin drapery. The foreground is filled with fresh red, yellow, white and purple flowers. No living people are visible; the seated figure is a statue.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in a yellow and pink silk garment, its ornate gold and silver arms raised behind a tall, gold-framed alcove. In front stands a golden peetha with a cylindrical silver-and-gold kalasha-like object wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A white marble statue seated in lotus-like meditative posture is dressed in a green robe with a red-and-gold shawl and a green-and-orange headwrap, adorned with a garland of red and yellow flowers. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) with lit flames flank the scene, and smaller brass vessels and an offering plate sit on the floor. A small green-clad figure, possibly a deity statue, stands at the right edge. No living people are visible.2010-10-13A photograph of a ceremonial altar dominated by a large seated figure in white draped cloth with a gold and red crown-like headdress, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, a gold ornate pendant and rudraksha malas, flanked by brass lamps and gold-framed decorations. In front sits a small white and green statue of a seated figure with a green turban and green sari-like garment, holding a rudraksha mala and a book, with brass oil lamps on stands and a blue backdrop. The large figure is a statue or murti rather than a living person, so no physical people are present. Nothing in the image establishes a person's identity, so the statues are described by role only.2011-07-31A decorated shrine dominated by a large deity murti with a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy overhead, wearing an orange-and-maroon turban, green gemstone and gold ornaments, and a jewelled chest garland. Below, a white statue in a blue robe with a gold pendant rests in a seated pose with one hand raised. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape the figures, with brass vessels and a lamp in the foreground on a white cloth and pink silk backdrop. The statues are not physical people, and the scene contains no visible living people.2010-09-15A richly decorated temple shrine dominated by a gold-plated Shiva lingam with three horizontal white stripes, set in a gilded bow-shaped frame and draped in red satin cloth. Garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers surround the lingam and the golden deity figures above. Below, a white marble statue of a seated figure, not a living person, sits with palms joined in namaste, wearing a white garment with a green-bordered shawl, a green headband and red beads. Brass bowls and oil lamps stand at the base, and a bed of mixed flowers lines the front. No people are physically visible.2010-10-16October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA richly decorated temple shrine with gold-embossed arch and brass oil lamps. Two large gilded deity murtis sit in the background; the one on the left holds a sword and wears a red turban and blue dhoti, the one on the right wears a green sari and red garland. In front, a seated figure in orange and green silk with a green-and-orange turban, red and yellow flower garlands, a kundalam-style jewelled collar and a snake-hood crown rests on a white-draped seat. Below, a white statue in a green shawl holds a rudraksha mala and a small book. Brass lamps, a kalasha and puja vessels stand on the altar. No living people are visible.2011-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated beneath a golden cobra hood with green stone pendants, wearing a green and gold patterned cloth, an orange turban-like head covering, rudraksha malas and a gold waist band. Red and white rose-and-jasmine garlands hang down both sides, with yellow marigold garlands below. In front sits a white-and-orange robed figure statue with a red turban and rudraksha mala, and brass vessels and lamps lie on the platform. Background draped in purple and orange silk. No living people are visible.2011-08-20A temple shrine photograph centred on a seated white statue in saffron-orange cloth with an orange head wrap, its hands joined in anjali and garlanded with white flowers. Behind it stands a large deity murti in a golden-yellow and dark garment, adorned with long garlands of yellow and red flowers and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with green leaves. Gold oil lamps stand on either side and a small framed image with a garland sits at the right. Offerings, a small brass pot and a flower arrangement lie at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-13October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copies