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October 30 2011

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A temple shrine with an ornate gold arch framing two large deity murti seated side by side under green and gold drapery. The central figure has a crown and holds a ceremonial object, while the figure on the right wears a tall headdress. A shrine lingam-like form is decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a purple cloth. Brass oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the stone platform, with a white cloth on a wooden tray in front. A small purple-clad figure stands in an arched niche at right beside another lamp, and orange curtains hang at the sides. No living people are visible.2011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed from the front, set within a granite-pillared mandapa with carved stone columns. Two large painted deity murtis stand together on a raised platform before a golden arched niche and a red-orange curtain. The central figure wears a red and gold crown, holds a trident and other implements, and is draped in green and red cloth with garlands of pink and yellow flowers. The consort figure beside it wears a golden crown and a red-and-gold sari with flower garlands. In front stands a silver-and-gold shrine vessel and brass oil lamps, with a small floral offering and ritual items on the platform. A smaller seated figure in orange-brown stands at the right side of the shrine. No physical people are visible.2013-03-16June 20 20092009-06-20A temple shrine photograph showing two large deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform within an ornate gilded arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a striped orange and green turban and a red-and-white ceremonial garland, while the right figure wears a tall crown and long dark hair, with both sculptures draped in pink cloth and wreathed in red and white flower garlands. Between them stands a silver-and-purple decorated object with a row of oil lamps, and a bejewelled cloth and brass lamps sit in front. A smaller painted figure in orange and green stands in a side niche, and a hanging brass oil lamp is visible at the sides. No living people are present.2013-01-25A stone shrine with carved pillars frames a golden arched niche holding a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a purple cushioned throne. The main figure wears a red-orange turban and a rudraksha-style mala, holds a trident, and is garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. A smaller orange-draped figure sits at the front of the throne. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha stand on the platform, with red and orange curtains on either side.2010-12-18A stone-pillared shrine pavilion holds a statue group against a red backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Two deity figures are seated on a raised platform: one male figure wears an orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, and beside him a female figure wears an orange sari and gold jewellery, with a purple draped cloth below. In front, a smaller orange-robed figure is seated with hands joined, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strands. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel stand on the floor, with orange and red curtains framing the sides. These are statues, not physical people, and no one is visibly present in the scene.2010-12-18January 21 20132013-01-21October 29 20102010-10-29October 30 20112011-10-30Inside a temple shrine, a pair of deity murti sit on a raised dais before a gilded arched frame. The left figure holds a trident and a drum-like instrument and wears a crown and rudraksha mala; the right figure wears a bright green and purple sari with jewelry. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. In front stands a Shivalinga-like form with a silver-toned yoni base and a lamp stand. Tall brass oil lamps flank the sanctum, with small brass pots, a kalasha and rose petals on the floor. Blue curtains hang at the sides.2009-06-20