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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.2011-11-27October 12 20112011-10-12November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine inside a temple, framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapes. Two deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati sit on a gold pedestal with yellow and orange cloth, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and jewelled necklaces. Shiva's image wears a crown and a red turban. A gold lingam-shaped vessel with a lamp stands at the centre, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A small figure in white and orange clothing with flower garlands sits at the base of the pedestal.2010-07-13Inside 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.2010-07-13A decorated shrine with a pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like pedestal behind a gold-framed arch with red drapery. The male figure wears a red crown and red-and-gold garments, the female figure a white and gold sari with a crown, both adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A tall silver-and-gold kalasha-like vessel stands before them, wrapped in marigold and red garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepas) with bird-shaped finials flank the shrine. In the foreground, a small statue in an orange robe with a white flower garland sits at the base. Orange curtains and ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-13A 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.2010-07-13December 31 20112011-12-31December 28 20112011-12-28July 09 20102010-07-09February 09 20122012-02-09September 27 20112011-09-27