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November 05 2014

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A gilded shrine tableau of deity murtis within a golden arch backed by a red curtain. Two large statues sit at centre: a male figure with matted hair, a saffron-and-orange dhoti, a trident and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, flanked by a female figure in a blue sari with gold ornaments and a crown. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds and red blooms hang on the figures. Two standing attendant statues stand on either side, one in a red-and-white cloth with a turban and the other with long hair and a bare chest. In the foreground a small seated figure and a large kalasha-like ornamental pedestal sit before the group, with oil lamps on tall brass stands. Statues and printed visuals only; no physical people are present.2014-11-05A temple shrine photograph showing a gilded arched frame around a deity murti of Shiva seated with Parvati beside him, against a red curtain. Shiva holds a trident and a small drum, wears a crown and gold necklaces, and both figures are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A Shivalinga-like altar sits in front, decorated with gold jewellery and garlands, with brass oil lamps on stands at either side. Two attendant statues stand on the left and right in saffron and red garments with yellow garlands. No living people are visible.2014-11-04A photograph of a temple shrine showing a deity murti group: Shiva seated with a trident and damaru-like hand objects, beside a consort figure, both adorned with gold necklaces and yellow and red marigold garlands against a red cloth backdrop within an ornate gold arch. In front stands a large black shiva lingam draped in garlands and gold ornaments on a green-and-gold base. Flanking the central group are two standing devotee-type statues in red and orange robes with garlands and necklaces, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people present.2014-11-04November 05 20142014-11-05November 21 20142014-11-21A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a golden arched shrine framing a deity murti. The central figure, in a red crown-like headdress with crescent moon, holds a trident and a ritual staff, wears layered gold and bead necklaces and a blue-violet dhoti, seated beside a consort in a blue sari with floral garlands. Two standing attendant figures flank the shrine in red and white garlands with gold jewellery, and a bronze lamp stand and a central shivalinga-style object with a white and red garland in front. Lavender drapery hangs behind. No living people are visible; the images are statues.2014-11-21Photograph of a temple shrine with gilded statues of a seated deity pair beneath a golden arch and lilac draped backdrop. The central figure holds a trident and wears a red turban, crescent ornament and layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces; the consort beside wears an orange garment and a tall jewelled crown. Two standing attendant statues flank the arch in red and gold dress with white and orange garlands. In front, a large lingam is adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, gold ornaments and a silver face, with a purple cloth beneath. Oil lamps stand on both sides. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.2014-11-23A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti seated in the centre, shown with four arms holding a trident and other attributes, wearing a red-orange turban and a garland of beads, with a female figure beside him in a purple sari and a tall crown, both draped in marigold and rose garlands. Below them is a Shivalinga-style form adorned with a gold-coloured necklace and garlands of red and yellow flowers, set on a peetha. Two smaller standing figures flank the shrine, one on the left in a red turban and orange garment with a flower garland, and one on the right in a dark head covering and orange garment with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a gold arch frames a magenta backdrop.2014-09-22A temple shrine photograph showing a large golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair: a standing male figure in a saffron-orange turban and ornate white and gold necklaces holds a trident-like staff, beside a female figure in a blue choli and red-and-gold skirt wearing a crown and garlands. Between them sits a silver-and-gold shivalinga-like altar with orange cloth and garlands of white and red-orange flowers. Green drapes hang behind, and a smaller side niche holds a statue in purple robes with folded hands.2011-10-01A temple shrine dominated by a large seated deity murti flanked by two figures with raised hands, all adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers and layered gold necklaces. The central figure wears an orange-red crown and holds ritual objects; a female form in yellow sari sits beside it. Two standing figures in red and gold attire stand at the sides before a gilded arch. In front lie offerings, a kalasha, brass lamps, a bell and a conch-like vessel on a purple cloth, indicating puja and abhishekam setting. No living people are visible.2014-09-30September 22 20142014-09-22September 21 20172017-09-21 +2 copies