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November 16 2011

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A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a large gilded deity murti under a golden hooded cobra canopy, its face veiled in orange cloth and adorned with a green-jewelled crown, a long garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers draped around it. Below sits a smaller white seated figure in red robes, right hand raised in blessing, with a red and silver backrest and beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, bowls and vessels stand in front on the red-draped platform, while a white-robed attendant and a green-curtained gilded arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-12-28A decorated deity murti, a large Shiva-form figure seated with a trident and a crescent-marked crown, dominates the scene. It wears a long yellow-and-purple garland of marigolds and orchids, rudraksha beads, and a red and green silk cloth draped over its base. In front sits a smaller white figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepas), plantain-style potted palms, and brass plates holding flowers, kumkum and offerings. Pooja is being performed in a temple-like setting with gold-toned carved panels. No physical people are visible in the frame.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large deity murti with a cobra hood, wearing an orange cloth wrap, a multi-strand white pearl necklace, green-stone pendant ornaments on the crown, and a red and white flower garland draped down its body. Two standing figures in orange and teal with gold bangles flank the central figure. In front sits a small white and yellow statue of a seated figure with hands raised in blessing and a yellow turban, holding a yellow flower. Brass puja vessels, a small lamp and a ritual bell rest on the floor. Gold-patterned walls and red drapes surround the shrine. The people are statues and figures rather than physical people.2011-10-05July 21 20102010-07-21August 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesJuly 17 20112011-07-17A large seated deity murti, shown with a red-and-white flower garland draped across its shoulders and a tall orange turban, sits on a throne of gold and orange draped cloth. The figure wears ornate necklaces and a pearl-and-bead garland. Before it stands a smaller white figure dressed in an orange turban and orange cloth, with a bead necklace. Brass puja vessels, a brass lamp, bowls and a silver-rimmed cup sit on a white-draped altar in the foreground, with a teal cloth folded beside them. Golden stone carvings, a small gold deity figure and teal curtains frame the scene.2011-09-24August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesApril 07 20082008-04-07A temple shrine dressed with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow and white hanging in vertical strands. Central is a large deity murti with a black face, gold crown with a cobra hood behind it, and a green and gold garment with an orange sash. In front sits a small white marble-like statue of a seated saint in green robes with raised hand, flanked by brass oil lamps and offering bowls, a book on a stand at left. White silk cloth drapes the seat. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-12-04Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti dressed in orange and red silk, a tall orange turban and a long necklace of white and red garlands. Behind it a figure in a carved golden frame stands in a green curtained niche wearing a red shawl, red turban and beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holding a hand in blessing. In front, a smaller white statue in a red shawl and beads sits on a white pedestal, with a small oil lamp beside it. Golden carved pillars, a gold staff and a seated figure in orange and red fill the background.2011-09-24July 26 20142014-07-26