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August 29 2011

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large metallic deity murti seated on a pink-draped pedestal, holding a staff-like implement in one hand and a raised hand in another, wearing an orange shawl, a crown and a garland of red and yellow flowers. Beside the deity sits a consort figure in a green and red sari with a veil and a red-and-yellow headdress. Below them, a small purple-robed statue sits with hands folded, and on the right, a standing purple-robed figure stands in an arched niche. The gold-framed arches and pink and green draped backdrop frame the shrine. No living people are visible.2011-08-29A temple shrine photograph showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair: a standing male figure in a saffron-orange turban and ornate white and gold necklaces holds a trident-like staff, beside a female figure in a blue choli and red-and-gold skirt wearing a crown and garlands. Between them sits a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like altar with orange cloth and garlands of white and red-orange flowers. Green drapes hang behind, and a smaller side niche holds a statue in purple robes with folded hands.2011-10-01April 24 20132013-04-24March 02 20132013-03-02A photograph of an ornate temple shrine showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pink-skirted platform before a gold-embroidered arch and orange-gold drapery. The seated central deity wears an orange turban and a white and gold necklace, the consort in a magenta sari with a red garland. A shivalingam-like form with a multi-tiered crown stands in front, draped in red and yellow garlands, with a teal and gold cloth below. A standing gold-clad figure holding a lamp stands at right beside an oil lamp on a brass stand, and the stone pillars are carved in grey. No physical people are visible.2011-10-11September 11 20172017-09-11April 24 20132013-04-24January 28 20132013-01-28A photograph inside a temple shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated on a raised platform draped in magenta and purple cloth. The central figure has a golden crown, orange turban-like headpiece, and multiple necklaces, with a raised hand holding a sword-like implement; beside him a figure in red and gold with a long staff and ornate crown wears garlands. Marigold garlands hang across the platform, and a small silver-framed image is placed in front. To the right, a standing sculpted figure in a green-draped niche wears a rudraksha mala. A single person's back is visible in the lower right foreground, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and the ornate gold-framed arch surrounds the scene.2013-04-24Photograph of a temple shrine with gilded arch and orange-gold curtain behind. Two standing deity murti are dressed in ornate garments: the left figure wears an orange turban-like crown, white jewelled necklaces and a green-and-orange dhoti, the right figure wears a magenta blouse, pink skirt and red-and-white garlands. Between them sits a seated figure on a green and orange stone base with a red and white garland draped across its body and a silver-bordered red cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and brass kalasha-style vessels rest at the base. No physical people are visible.2011-10-11September 06 20112011-09-06 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a large pair of gilded and painted deity murti seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, both wearing pink and red garments, gold crowns, red-and-gold necklaces and long garlands of yellow and pink flowers. A smaller white figure in pink clothing sits in front at the base, with a small shivalinga-like form draped with flowers at the centre. A smaller standing figure in red and pink stands in an arched niche on the right against a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and small oil lamps sit on the steps in front, beside a bowl of flowers. Gold-leaf backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the shrine, and a hand is visible at the lower right edge.2012-02-11