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October 01 2008

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October 01 20082008-10-01A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated on a white-draped platform under a golden arch framed by grey carved stone pillars and blue velvet curtains. The figure on the left wears a red-and-blue patterned turban, multiple rudraksha-style necklaces and a pink-and-gold dhoti, holding a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, blue bodice and pink skirt, with garlands of red flowers draped over both. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the platform, and a small kalasha vessel sits in front. Overhead, a red cord holds strings of lights.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01September 25 20132013-09-25A photograph of a shrine with two large deity murti statues seated in a gilded arched niche backed by royal blue velvet drapes. The taller figure wears an orange turban, silver crown, and layered silver necklaces, holding a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears an orange sari, a gold crown, and pearl necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower malas. Before them sits a blue-clad figure at a white-draped altar surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha pots, flowers and offerings. Grey stone pillars frame the open pavilion, with greenery beyond.2008-09-30October 01 20082008-10-01A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple pavilion with carved grey pillars and a gilded arched frame. Central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, one with a red turban and crown, the other with a crown and orange-red sari, both wearing gold necklaces and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, banana plants frame the scene, and a small seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits at the base in front of a white-draped platform. A tray of flowers and fruit sits at lower left.2009-10-15January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesJuly 21 20092009-07-21A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together beneath a gilded arch with a magenta curtain backdrop. The Shiva figure holds a trident and wears a crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and floral garlands; the goddess wears a green and orange sari with gold jewellery. Below, a linga is draped in white cloth and encircled with red and white flower garlands, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small figure in red dress in the foreground. No living people are visible.2008-05-18September 30 20082008-09-30A temple shrine with large statues of a deity couple, Shiva and Parvati murti, under a gilded arch with a green cloth backdrop. The male figure, with a red turban and trident, has a blue-and-maroon garment and jewelled necklaces; the female figure wears a blue skirt and white garlands. Red and white flower garlands drape a central linga with a kalasha-like crown, and a smaller statue in a niche on the right wears a brown robe and rudraksha-style beads. Steel vessels, flowers and offerings sit on the floor. No living people are visible.2013-09-25