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May 20 2013

A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery behind a seated pair of deity murtis. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and holds a golden staff, with a flower garland of yellow and red blossoms across the body. The figure on the right wears a white-and-gold sari and jewelled ornaments, and a dark braided headdress. Between them stands a silver linga-shaped object on a gilded base, draped with garlands, and tall brass oil lamps flank the sides. No physical people are visible.

2010-07-13 +1 copies

A photograph of a shrine with two gilded murti statues seated on a raised platform before a red and gold curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a blue beaded band, holds a trident in one hand, and wears rudraksha beads and gold jewellery. The female figure wears a dark crown, gold earrings and necklaces, and a purple skirt, and both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. These are deity murti rather than living people, so no physical people are present.

Photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain with white dots. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a blue beaded garland, rudraksha mala and a trident is held in one raised hand, with a snake-like ornament on the trident. The figure on the right has dark hair in a bun, a white and silver jewelled necklace, and a purple skirt. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and sit before a silver offering tray holding small vessels.

A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne within an ornate golden arch against a red backdrop. The male figure wears a tall crown, a red turban-like headdress, a large white and red-stone necklace and red-and-gold dhoti, holding a trident-like staff. The female figure beside him wears a white-and-gold sari, jewelled necklaces, large earrings and a black decorated headdress. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and a silver kalasha-like vessel sits in front on the peetha. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small red-and-white devotional image appears at the base.

2010-07-13 +1 copies

A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large painted deity murtis stand behind a central decorated peetha: the figure on the left wears a green, red and white turban and holds a trident and drum-like emblem, while the figure on the right wears a red-orange garment, a tall crown and a heavy red-and-gold necklace. In front, a white-clad image sits beneath a large green leaf arch and multicoloured marigold garlands, with a gold waist ornament and red cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the sides and a white-clad figure with a red cloth appears at the lower edge.

October 27 2008

A temple shrine photographed head-on, with a golden arched niche framed by red drapes. Two large deity murtis sit enthroned on a white-draped seat: the figure on the left wears an orange crown and a red-and-gold garment and holds a trident-like staff, and the figure on the right wears a black crown and a red-and-gold garment with a green-and-white sari-like drape. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and gold jewellery. A white-clad figure with a turban and a rudraksha mala is seated at the base, and a small blue-clad figure stands on a red pedestal to the left. To the right, a white-robed statue of a saint with a white head covering and beads stands in a blue-curtained gold niche. A small bronze figure sits on a red cloth at the lower left.

Two metal deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated before a green satin backdrop inside an ornate gold arched frame. The left figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, ornate gold and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident, with its palm raised in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a white and red crown with a cobra motif, blue garment, layered beaded necklaces, and a white garland with red flowers. No people are visible.

Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated before a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears a red-brown turban with a crescent emblem, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and is adorned with a jewelled collar and garlands. The female figure wears a gold crown, jewelled earrings and necklaces, a maroon and gold sari, and holds a lotus. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses drape both figures. A small green parrot perches near the lotus. Deity murti depicted, not living people.

May 28 2013

2013-05-28 +1 copies

A gilded arched shrine frames a deity murti pair seated on a raised throne draped in orange and saffron cloth over a blue skirt. The figures wear crowns, gold necklaces, bangles and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Before them, a small white statue of a figure in a yellow shawl sits on a pedestal, with a crowned bejewelled murti at centre. Green draped backdrop hangings surround the scene. Several paduka-puja style offerings are visible. The photo shows a temple shrine with no living people.

2011-09-27 +1 copies