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May 09 2012

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A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-13May 16 20122012-05-16July 02 20132013-07-02A shrine with two large painted deity murtis, a male and a female form, standing in an ornate gold-framed niche with a green curtain behind them. Both wear orange and magenta draped garments, white and red flower garlands, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The male figure holds a trident and a ritual object; the female figure holds a small vessel. A small seated deity murti in red and white sits on an orange-draped altar below, surrounded by a brass kalasha, brass oil lamps standing tall on either side, and offering plates. A standing murti in orange and yellow garments stands at the right beside a blue curtain.2012-05-09February 11 20122012-02-11A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden arch framing two painted deity murtis, one wearing a red and gold turban and holding a trident, the other wearing a tall crown and ornate necklaces, both in yellow and orange garments. In front, a silver-and-gold peetha holds a small lingam decorated with a white flower garland, with a golden kalasha and brass lamps on either side. Brass oil lamps, a brass pot, a bowl, and a tray of flowers and offerings sit on the platform. To the right, a smaller shrine holds a standing figure in orange and red robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. No physical people are visible.2013-06-07A temple shrine photograph showing a seated deity murti of Shiva with trident and damaru, consort figure beside him, both wearing red-and-gold garlands and ornaments, in front of a gold arch and red curtain. In the foreground a white-clad seated figure before a silver kalasha-like vessel and a throne with flower garlands. Two standing statues flank the shrine, one with a flower garland and a bright orange-red turban; a person in orange robes stands at the left edge with an orange cloth. Brass lamps sit on the floor. Gold ornamental arch and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2018-05-22A temple shrine with a large deity murti group under a gilded arch. A central deity figure wears a red turban, ornate necklaces and is seated on a yellow and teal cloth with a snake-hood motif behind. Beside him a figure in orange garments and a dark crown sits, and both are garlanded with pink and white flowers. A shivalinga-like form with a white face mask and purple cloth sits in front with flower garlands. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine, and a purple-robed standing figure stands at right beside a green curtain. These are all statues, not living people.2012-04-17September 17 20142014-09-17October 12 20112011-10-12May 11 20132013-05-11A shrine inside a carved stone temple structure with a golden arch frame. Two large painted deity murtis stand side by side, each with a crown and ornate golden necklaces; the left figure holds a damaru-like drum and the right wears yellow and orange garments. In front, a pink-draped altar holds a tall shivalinga-style lingam with offerings and brass vessels, and oil lamps stand on each side. A smaller figure in a green-curtained niche at right wears a saffron-red dhoti and rudraksha-style beads, but appears to be a statue. No living people are visible in the frame.2013-06-08