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February 26 20132013-02-26 +2 copiesA temple shrine photograph viewed down a railed stone stairway toward a richly decorated altar. Two large deity murtis stand at the centre under a gilded arch with red draped cloth behind them; each wears a crown, layered jewellery and red flower garlands. Between them sits a smaller seated figure in a pink and red garment with an orange headdress and a rudraksha-style necklace, set before brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like offering. A standing figure in pink appears at the right edge, and brass lamps line the shrine. No people are clearly visible in the foreground beyond dark-clad figures at the edges.2012-04-22A photograph of a temple sanctum with two large painted deity murti standing side by side behind a gilded arch, one wearing a red turban and holding a staff, the other in a tall crown with a trident-like staff, both adorned with gold necklaces and flower garlands. Before them sits a white-clad figure with a flower garland and a large silver-framed image, with brass oil lamps (deepam) on tall stands flanking the shrine. On the right, a small attendant figure in white dhoti and garland stands beside a green curtain, and a bare-backed devotee in yellow and white cloth bows at the lower right corner. The shrine is framed by carved grey stone pillars, a green and gold drape, and a pink and white draped platform.2012-04-26April 22 20122012-04-22June 27 20092009-06-27A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised throne-like seat, with a red-and-orange crowned figure with four arms and a female figure in pink and white garments, both adorned with heavy gold-toned necklaces and marigold garlands in yellow and purple. In front, a smaller golden seated figure in yellow robes and a marigold garland is offered flowers, with brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass vessels on the step. To the right, a golden arched niche holds a standing figure in a purple turban and purple dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, set against an orange drape. Teal drapes and ornate gold and stone carved pillars frame the shrine.2011-02-25 +1 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02A temple sanctum shrine with a golden arched frame and gold-embroidered orange curtains. Two large seated deity murtis, one wearing an orange turban with a trident-like staff and garlands, the other in a tall crown with a purple sari and green lower garment, sit on a raised platform. In front is a Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands and a silver-embroidered cloth. A smaller statue in orange robes stands at the right, flanked by brass oil lamps. No living people are visible.2013-02-24December 18 20132013-12-18A 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.2012-02-11A photograph of a gilded temple shrine holding a large deity murti, a four-armed figure with a crown and a kalasha pot in one hand, seated beside a consort figure with a crown and ornate garlands. Both are dressed in pink and purple drapes and heavy beaded necklaces. Below them, a small white-clothed figure in a pink garment and red turban sits on a white cloth, with a brass oil lamp and red and white flower garlands. Green curtains line the alcove, and smaller pink-clad statues flank the shrine on each side with brass oil lamps. Gold carved arches frame the scene.2012-05-16June 27 20092009-06-27