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April 30 2012

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Ornate shrine photograph of a golden deity pair seated on a raised throne under a gilded arch, draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. The central golden figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, layered silver and gem necklaces and holds a trident and a lotus; the female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, green and orange silk and a garland. In front, an orange-draped shivalinga-like form with a cobra hood and a small yellow-robed figure seated at its base are decorated with garlands. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style pots and offerings stand in the foreground. These are deity murti and statues, not living people.2012-04-30Photograph of a shrine niche framed by gilded arch with red drapery. Two gilded deity figures sit above: the left figure holds a trident and wears a multicoloured braided turban, the right figure wears a brown sari and a white flower braid, both draped in gold necklaces and yellow garlands. Below, a white marble figure of a seated man in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala is garlanded and set on a golden base, with a white-clad figure visible behind. Brass vessels, a lamp and offering plates sit on a white-draped altar in front. Statues only; no physical people visible, and the marble figure is a depiction rather than a physically present candidate, with no legible identifying caption.2010-12-14April 24 20122012-04-24A photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti pair, a male and female form seated on a throne-like platform. The central figure wears an orange crown and gold ornaments and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure to the right wears a green-and-gold garment and holds a long staff. Both are draped in garlands of marigold and red and purple flowers. Below them sits a smaller figure in orange and gold with a yellow turban and a pale face, also garlanded. Brass lamps and kalasha-like vessels stand at the base, with a green curtain and a standing figure in red at the right edge. There are no physical people in the scene.2012-04-30Golden ornate arch frames a shrine with two large metal murti figures seated on a gilded throne-like platform before a red curtain. The left figure wears a red-orange turban, blue garment and heavy silver necklaces, holding a trident and a small vessel. The right figure wears an orange-red and gold skirt, elaborate headdress and layered jewelry. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang across both figures and a central shivalinga-like golden pillar. In front sits a small white figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red turban, flanked by brass puja vessels, lamps and a plate of offerings. The scene is a deity murti shrine display rather than living people.2010-07-08Ornate temple shrine with large deity murti figures adorned with multicolour garland (vanamala) of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The central seated figure wears an orange-red crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, flanked by a standing deity holding a trident and a second figure in a teal and orange sari-like dress wearing a crown. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on either side and a small figure in a yellow garment sits at the base. A figure in red and white clothing stands in a green-curtained niche at right. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30A photograph of a temple sanctum shrine with two large golden deity murtis on a red draped backdrop. The left figure, with an orange turban and crescent-marked crown, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a green garment and a rudraksha mala. The right figure wears a teal and gold garment, a tall ornate crown, and layered gold necklaces. A seated white statue in a green-and-gold robe with hands raised in blessing sits at the front, garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strings. Yellow silk drapes behind, with brass oil lamps and a teal silk cloth at the lower right. No living people are visible.2012-04-24Photograph of a golden processional deity pair in an ornate gilded arch: a male deity with orange turban, trident in hand, wearing layered jewelled necklaces, rudraksha mala and white dhoti with red border, beside a female deity in green silk blouse and red garland-draped figure, both richly adorned. Foreground shows a seated or standing figure wrapped in orange cloth with blue head cloth and red-yellow garlands. Deity murti, not living people; no physical people present beyond the murtis.2010-09-06A decorated shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery shows two large golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, layered necklaces and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a teal and gold sari, elaborate necklaces and a jewelled headdress. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a seated white figure wears an orange turban, gold armlets, a teal and gold shawl and a pink cloth draped over its lap, with a gold chain. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings of flowers sit on a white cloth below.2010-02-03November 25 20112011-11-25July 07 20092009-07-07