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January 01 2011

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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis seated side by side, one wearing an orange-red turban and red-and-gold ornamentation, the other wearing a tall golden crown and rich gold jewellery with a gold necklace. Both are framed by an ornate gold arch and surrounded by yellow and purple flower garlands. In the left foreground a man with long dark hair, a white flower garland, bare upper torso, a white dhoti and a golden shawl stands at the shrine reaching up to touch the gold arch. Fresh flower decorations and a silver vessel appear at the lower edge, with garlands of green and purple flowers in front.2010-01-01January 01 20112011-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple ritual in front of a gilded arched shrine framed with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side, one wearing a white and gold turban and a rudraksha mala, the other wearing a white and gold sari with a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. A person with long dark hair, wearing a white garment with a gold border and a white flower garland, raises a hand holding flowers toward the murtis. A second person's hand holds a silver plate at the lower left. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the foreground.2011-01-01A photograph of a temple ritual centred on two golden deity murtis seated on a decorated throne beneath an ornate golden arch. The murtis wear crowns, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, and white garments with gold borders. Garlands in red, yellow, purple and magenta frame them. In the foreground a person in a white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland raises one arm in front of the murtis. A second person's bare arm, adorned with bangles, holds a silver plate with offerings at lower left. Statues are not physical people, so the count reflects only the two visible humans. The setting suggests abhishekam or puja.2011-01-01September 23 20062006-09-23A photograph of a temple scene where a person in white and cream ritual dress, with a white flower garland over the shoulders and long dark hair, reaches forward to touch the head of a large golden deity murti. The murti wears an ornate golden crown, red-and-gold headdress and jewelled necklaces, with a dark bead mala and a red gemstone pendant. Beside it stands a second golden figure in armour-like ornamentation with a gilded crown and heavy jewellery. Marigold and red-and-yellow flower decorations frame the image, along with a gold arched frame above and a yellow-and-red garland at lower left. The figures are statues, not living people, and the single physical person is the one in white.2010-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07A devotee with long dark hair and a white garment stands at left, touching the forehead of a large silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and a silver crown. Beside it sits a second silver-faced deity murti in a blue embroidered sari with gold jewelry and a tall crown. Both are framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass offering plates with lamps are in the foreground.2009-01-01December 27 20082008-12-27July 07 20092009-07-07May 07 20172017-05-07