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December 14 2010

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A temple shrine scene with two large painted deity figures standing in yellow and red silk skirts, one in blue upper garment and one in orange, both adorned with silver jewelry and garlands of yellow and red flowers. A silver ceremonial stand with a tall silver kalasha-like vessel and a tiered silver pedestal sits at the centre, draped with flower garlands. Below, a small white statue seated in front of the pedestal wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha-style mala and an orange head covering. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with silver puja vessels and a bowl in the foreground. Red drapery and carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-07-09Photograph inside a temple of a large seated deity murti in orange and maroon garments, with a gold crown set with green stones, its lower body draped in an orange cloth with maroon borders. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands hang across the central gold pedestal and a gold lingam-shaped form in front of the deep red velvet curtains. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha vessel and a small gold pot sit on the dark floor at the base, with petals scattered near the offerings. A smaller framed deity murti adorned with garlands stands at right. No physical people visible.2007-08-26July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched niche and gold-brocade backdrop. Two metallic deity murtis stand above, one with a red-and-orange turban and trident-like staff, the other in a brocade sari with a jewelled crown. In front, a dark black stone linga is draped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, a gold yoni-pitha base, and a silver-and-gem bodice-like ornament. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwrap sits at lower left holding flower garlands, with a brass oil lamp at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for abhishekam to a deity. Large dark deity murti with a green-and-yellow crown and garlands of red, orange and white flowers stands behind a white-draped altar. In front sits a small white marble statue of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap, surrounded by yellow marigold flowers and a brass vessel. To the right, a gilded peetha holds a smaller deity murti garlanded with white jasmine and red-orange blooms, beside a golden oil lamp. Pomegranates and betel leaves lie on the gold base at the bottom right. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded murti figures under a golden arch, draped in orange cloth. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is dressed in a yellow and pink skirt with a green blouse. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and holds a long trident-tipped staff. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower malas. In the foreground, a small white statue of a seated sage in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a pedestal beside a brass oil lamp and a white cloth. No living people are visible.2011-01-31A 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.2011-10-05October 21 20112011-10-21A large deity murti in a golden-crowned form wearing a teal and orange garment over a yellow satin skirt, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a gold crown with dangling gems. Below it, a small white-clad figure in a red-pink turban and red shawl with a gold necklace sits on a white cloth draped with garlands of white, pink and purple flowers, in front of gold ringed pedestal bands. The setting is a temple shrine with red and gold decor.2010-02-20Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti pair seated in the back: a figure with a crown, trident-like emblem and ornate jewelled necklaces, and a consort figure in a white and gold garment with rich jewellery. In front, a large white statue of a seated figure is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, wears an orange headcloth, a white-and-maroon brocade shawl with a gold waist band, and holds a rudraksha-style bead mala. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass lamp and vessel sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-15July 20 20102010-07-20July 09 20102010-07-09