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December 23 2016

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A decorated shrine with a central seated figure on a golden throne, the central figure is a statue (deity murti) draped in flower garlands with rainbow-striped and white floral bands, flanked by two standing statues, one on the left in blue turban and white-and-gold robe, one on the right in a dark head covering and rust-coloured robe. Brass oil lamps stand with yellow marigold garlands, and golden peetha pedestals hold small offerings with red garlands. The arch behind is gold and ornate. Statues only, no physical people visible.2016-12-23A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a central deity murti of Shiva seated on a golden throne-like seat with a crescent moon on a crown, flanked by a female murti in gold and purple sari with a tall decorated crown, and standing figures on either side, one in a red turban and one in a red headcloth with a rudraksha-style necklace. The figures are decorated with densely layered garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple and white, and an ornate golden arch frames the scene. In front lies a shivalinga adorned with garlands and a silver-trimmed base, with an oil lamp at the right edge. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 10 20162016-12-10A decorated shrine with a central Shiva-Parvati style murti group seated on a golden throne, draped with multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A large brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a garlanded statue. Statues are not physical people; no living people are visible. The central figures wear gold jewellery, crowns and red-and-gold garments, with a garlanded shivalinga in the foreground and a decorated golden arch behind.2017-12-02December 19 20162016-12-19December 05 20142014-12-05A shrine scene showing a set of decorated deity murtis, not living people. Centre, a large Shiva-form murti with a crown and a raised hand sits on a throne-like seat under a golden arch, with a second figure beside it in a blue and purple garment. Garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers frame the arch and figures. In front, a small crowned murti sits in a golden palanquin-style seat flanked by carved lion-like figures, and an offering stands on a golden platform. To the left, a figure in a purple turban and purple sari with heavy necklaces stands by a brass lamp stand, and to the right a figure in a maroon garment with a garland holds a brass lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and yellow drapery hangs above.2016-12-17A decorated shrine interior with a central deity murti seated under a multicoloured garland arch of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The central figure wears a crown and jewelled necklaces with a blue and gold garment. Two standing murtis flank the centre: on the left a figure in an orange robe with a yellow turban, purple shawl and garlands, and on the right a figure in a dark garment with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and gold lion-shaped pedestals hold small offerings with pink garlands. No physical people are visible.2016-12-16Photo 11681231December 10 20162016-12-10December 02 20172017-12-02