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July 08 20102010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Close view of a pair of gilded metal murtis in an ornate temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a golden trident with a jeweled hand. Beside it stands a figure with a tall dark headdress, ornate jeweled necklaces and a red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulder. Both are statues, not living people.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08A golden metal murti pair of a male and female deity seated together under a gilded arch against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a blue bodice and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a black-tressed crown, an orange sari with gold border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped across the frame. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08April 04 20132013-04-04A pair of golden-bodied deity murti stand together in a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with a deep red velvet drape behind. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold chest covering with layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like ritual object. The female figure wears a black crown with red and gold ornaments, a layered jewelled necklace, and a purple and magenta skirt with a gold border. Red and yellow garlands hang over both figures. Golden oil lamps with swan-shaped handles stand in the foreground, and a blue curtain hangs at right. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18March 24 20132013-03-24March 20 20132013-03-20Two gilded metal murti figures stand in a carved golden arch against deep red drapery inside a temple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand holding a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right has long black hair under an ornate headdress, red and orange garments, jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulder. Carved stone walls and a golden scroll-work frame surround them. The scene appears to be a temple display of decorated deity murtis.2010-07-08