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February 05 2007

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A golden murti pair seated under a stone pavilion with carved pillars, a tree and greenery behind. The figure on the left is male, in white dhoti with gold border, a gold crown with a green stone and crescent, a gold-and-white turban-like cloth, multiple jewelled necklaces, and a raised hand holding a trident-like ritual object. The figure on the right is female in a red and gold brocade sari with a jewelled cone-shaped crown, layered necklaces, and one arm extended. Between them sits a golden five-hooded serpent canopy set with green stones, above a white cloth decorated with a yellow and pink flower garland. These are deity murtis, not living people.2007-03-15February 05 20072007-02-05Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side on a raised platform before a deep red velvet backdrop during a Pradosha puja. The male figure wears an orange and red turban with a white dhoti, a red garment with layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while the other is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a cream and red sari with a gold kiritam, pearl strands, layered gold necklaces, and bangles, with rose garlands draped over both figures. Bright marigold and rose garlands and a carved stone architrave frame the scene.2007-10-08June 29 20072007-06-29 +1 copiesJune 27 20072007-06-27 +1 copiesOctober 14 20102010-10-14Golden statues of a male and female deity seated side by side under a stone pavilion roof with trees behind. The male figure wears a white dhoti with yellow borders, a yellow-and-white head cloth, a jeweled necklace, and holds a ritual staff with a round finial in one hand, with a patterned hand gesture. The female figure wears a pink brocade blouse and skirt with gold patterns, a jeweled crown, long earrings and layered necklaces, and holds a flame-like object. Both have long black hair and ornate gilded detailing. No living people are visible.2007-02-05October 28 20062006-10-28A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for alankaram, standing on a raised pedestal under a stone-pillared temple pavilion with white cloth draped behind. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears a white and red turban, a red and gold silk dhoti and sash, heavy silver necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a mudra hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a red and gold blouse, a white pleated skirt, layered silver necklaces, a golden crown and dark flowing hair. A garland of white flowers rests at the lower right corner. +1 copiesTwo golden statues sit side by side under a stone pavilion with trees behind them. The figure on the left has a white dhoti with gold borders, a gold-and-white striped headcloth, a jeweled crown, and a long beaded garland; it holds a ceremonial staff topped with an ornate finial. The figure on the right wears a red-and-pink brocade sari, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and a silver waist belt, and holds a flame-like emblem. These are sculpted murti figures, not living people, and no identifiable person is shown.2007-03-15Golden murti of a deity couple, a male figure in an orange turban and tall crown holding a trident and a small drum, beside a female figure in a pink sari and ornate crown, both wearing layered gold necklaces and earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the figures and a central shivalinga-like stone seat below them. Gold lamp stands with lit wicks flank the shrine, against a red velvet backdrop within an ornate golden arch.2009-12-15October 19 20082008-10-19