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May 03 2016

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A decorated temple shrine at an outdoor camp, with three deity murtis in a row on a red-draped dais. The central figure is a seated goddess in pink and gold with raised arms, flanked by a seated figure on a bull-like mount and another figure on a peacock-like mount. Brass oil lamps (deepams) stand before each figure, with a brass kalasha-style vessel and decorated shields on either side. Multicoloured tassel garlands hang from the arches, and purple light washes over the ornate gold and cream sculpted backdrop. No people are visible in the scene.2016-04-24A photograph of an ornate temple-style display set up on green grass under a tent, with carved stone-like pillars, arches and a decorated facade. Several deity murti stand in illuminated shrine niches: a multi-headed figure on the left with a golden crown, a central figure in saffron and gold robes framed by a gold arch, and a figure on the right draped in red and green garments with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps on stands and a silver kalasha-like urn stand on gold cloth in front, with a white rope barrier. Colourful striped poles and umbrellas decorate the structure. No physical people are visible.2016-07-04A photograph of an ornate temple hall interior with several deity murtis displayed on raised pedestals. At the centre a seated deity murti wears a red and green garment and a golden crown, set before a gilded arch. To the right a larger deity murti in orange and teal-green silk with a crown and gold ornaments sits on a golden throne-like base. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor before the figures, and a red placard lies at the foot of the central murti. Carved reddish stone pillars and a painted pillar with bird motifs frame the scene, with an orange umbrella overhead. No physical people are visible.2016-07-03A night-time photograph inside a large tent with a grass floor, showing a row of ornate temple-style display shrines with carved stone-look facades and arches. Several life-size deity murtis stand or sit in illuminated niches, dressed in gold, orange and green garments with floral garlands and crowns. A central shrine shows a seated figure beside a green-robed figure under a decorated arch. Striped banners and decorative umbrellas hang from the tent ceiling, and oil lamps and brass stands line the roped-off path. No living people are visible.2016-07-04A covered hall with a red floor shows a row of gold-painted ceremonial vehicles and sculptures. Gold carved canopies, pillars and lion or animal figures frame deity murtis dressed in colourful cloth and jewellery. On the right stands an ornate gold palanquin with a tiered roof. Several decorative yellow and red ceremonial standards with circular emblems stand in front. No physical people are visible; the scene looks like a staging area for a procession.2016-12-09December 07 20162016-12-07A decorated temple shrine with three deity murtis on gilded platforms under purple stage lighting. Left, a figure in red and gold beside a gold cow-shaped seat; centre, a cobra-hooded deity murti with silver ornaments and garlands; right, a standing deity murti in a gold arch wearing a turban-style headdress and rich jewelled robes. Silver trishula stands, a silver fan-shaped ritual implement, and striped tassel decorations hang along the pillars. No people are visible.2016-04-24An empty hall displays an arranged set-up of deity murtis and temple furnishings after installation. Central golden arch frames a deity figure garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, flanked by golden arched alcoves holding garlanded murtis, and tall striped decorated poles stand behind. An orange flag rises at centre. In the foreground are a brass kalasha-like urn, an ornate golden peetha with carved animal figures, brass oil lamps, a small offering table draped in orange cloth, and rope barriers on posts across grey carpet. Dark red curtains frame the walls. No people are visible.A staged stage setting with a striped woven floor mat in red, green, blue and yellow. On the left, a seated man in an orange-red robe and red turban sits on a gold ornate throne with a small trident and a golden parasol behind him. Centre and right, several deity murtis, dressed with garlands of marigolds and beads, sit on gold thrones under a green curtain and golden canopies, with a kalasha-style lamp stand and ceremonial fans. A brick-and-stone pit and a small brass lamp stand sit on the floor. The seated figure on the left is an appearance-based candidate for a person, seated on a throne, wearing orange-red robes, a turban and a rudraksha-style mala, so a person is set to unsure. Ceiling lights and a dark backdrop frame the scene.2015-05-23May 23 20152015-05-23January 13 20152015-01-13October 10 20162016-10-10