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September 25 2013

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A shrine photograph showing a large sculpted deity murti seated on a pedestal within a grey stone-pillared niche. The central figure has a red turban-like crown, a trident-like staff, and wears blue and pink draped garments with garlands of red and white flowers. A smaller figure in orange and brown robes sits to the right within a golden arch. In front are brass pots, a kalasha-like vessel, and offerings of flowers and a plate. A green cloth backdrop hangs behind the main murti. No people are visible.2013-09-25September 25 20132013-09-25September 25 20132013-09-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti group framed by a golden arch and a green cloth backdrop. The central pair, seated together, wear blue and pink garments, crowns, rudraksha-style necklaces and red-and-white garlands. In front, a smaller seated figure in an orange turban, white clothing and garlands sits on a raised pedestal. Silver puja vessels, a brass lamp and flower offerings sit on the stone floor, and a smaller standing figure in an orange shawl stands in an adjacent niche. Grey stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2013-09-25September 26 20132013-09-26September 25 20132013-09-25A temple shrine photographed with no people present, featuring a large deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, seated or mounted above a horse-like figure, flanked by a second deity figure in orange and white. The main figure wears a red and orange turban-like crown, a red-and-white garland, and holds a trident and other implements. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues. Brass kalasha pots, a brass lamp and offering vessels sit on the stone floor before the shrine. A green backdrop and an arched gold frame surround the altar, and a smaller shrine with a golden-robed figure stands at right.2013-10-12September 27 20132013-09-27September 29 20132013-09-29A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair seated on a raised platform within a gilded arch. The central male figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident-like staff in one hand, and has a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces; beside him a female figure wears a green blouse, pink skirt and gold jewellery, and holds a small bird. Between them rests a ceremonial shield-like ornament and a stone linga-like form with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with kalasha pots, bowls and white offering material in front. A small red-curtained niche to the right holds a standing statue in an orange turban and beaded necklace. No living people are visible.2014-06-11A stone temple shrine with carved pillars and a gilded arch frames a large statue pair of a deity couple adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, beaded jewellery and a crown; the male figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a hand raised in blessing, while the female figure wears a blue and green sari. Beside them a smaller deity murti in an orange cloth niche is garlanded. In front, a small altar holds a kalasha, brass lamps, a silver puja plate and a deity figure in a red and gold seat. Green drapery hangs behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-26June 11 20142014-06-11