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December 05 2009

A photograph of a pair of golden utsava murtis seated on a red draped throne-like niche within a gold-framed arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a red-and-gold tilak, rudraksha beads and an ornate gold necklace, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall crown and matching earrings. Both are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, and a brass tray holds a row of small lamps and an orange offering in front. These are deity murtis, not living people, so no physical people are present.

A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated deity couple within a golden arched shrine niche backed by red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident and a ritual staff, and has a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.

A gilded shrine arch framed in red drapes holds a pair of deity murti statues decorated with flower garlands in yellow, purple and red. The taller figure wears an orange turban and heavy jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident and a drum-like object. The female figure beside him wears a teal and gold sari with layered pearl necklaces and a tall decorated crown. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a smaller figure in white and orange sits at the base, draped with garlands. The statues are depictions, not living people.

A photograph of a golden murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a rudraksha mala, a large red-stoned pendant and blue patterned lower cloth, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female deity wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall jewelled crown and a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at each side, and brass oil lamps with offerings sit in front. These are statues, not living people.

A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.

December 08 2009

A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like object, with heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and is paired with a figure in a purple and blue sari with elaborate jewellery and a tall crown. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like vessel sits at their feet. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand on either side of the shrine. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.

A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a yellow satin backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, silver and gemstone necklaces and a dark blue lower garment, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a trident. The female figure wears a black crown, silver jewellery and a blue garment. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a copper vessel and a fan-shaped plate with lamps appear in front. No people are visible.

A photograph of a golden arched shrine framing two decorated deity murtis. The male figure on the left wears a red, white and blue striped turban, ornate white and gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The female figure on the right wears a blue and gold sari, a jeweled headdress, layered necklaces and garlands of red flowers with green leaves. Both are draped in red and yellow garlands. Carved stone pillars and a gilded arch surround them, with a decorative shield-like object in front of the figures.

Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.

July 08 2010