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December 07 20112011-12-07 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21A figure in saffron-orange robes bends forward with both hands pressed onto a golden kalasha wrapped in an orange cloth, in front of a shrine. Behind, a large gilded deity murti with an orange turban, crescent ornament, layered red and gold necklaces and a red-clad consort sits beneath a golden arch, both draped in yellow, purple and red flower garlands. A small blue-robed white statue sits before a copper pyramid, with brass lamps, a silver pot, a plate of offerings and small oil lamps arranged on the stone platform. A painted backdrop of a peacock feather and a woman's face stands at left.2008-12-26Photograph of a temple shrine arch framed in ornate gold. Inside, a richly adorned murti of a seated deity in orange turban and blue-and-gold garments, holding a trident-like implement, sits beside a female figure in orange and red. A tall gold kalasha-shaped vessel with a jewelled crown stands before them, draped with yellow and red garlands. In front, a small statue in a pink robe and white shawl with a pearl necklace sits on a gold pedestal. Lower foreground shows a man with long hair, orange garment and rudraksha mala, head bowed with a red tilak, eyes closed. A gold oil lamp stands at the left side of the arch.2010-07-10July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21January 09 20152015-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden-trimmed platform, both decorated with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and gold jewellery. A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the lower left with palms pressed together in prayer, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and a brass kalasha and offering plates sit in front of the murtis, with a ceremonial brass vessel and flowers at the base. Carved stone pillars frame the scene with greenery visible beyond.2009-07-07Inside a temple shrine, a man in a red sleeveless top and orange cloth stands at left, reaching toward a small figure in white and orange draped on a white cloth-covered platform in front of a large decorated deity murti. The murti shows two seated figures: the left one wears an orange crown and a red-and-gold necklace, the right one a gold crown and white and gold garlands over a blue skirt and orange robe. Both are heavily garlanded with marigolds and red and yellow flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold arch frames the shrine. The scene appears to be a temple ritual of dressing or honouring a deity murti.2009-07-08January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01July 27 20102010-07-27 +3 copies