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January 01 20132013-01-01January 1st 2013 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis are seated together on a throne-like altar, richly decorated with thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon and wears a red-and-orange turban with a tilak, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with an orange-gold drape behind. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, holds a tall golden staff, and wears layered gold necklaces and a red silk garment. In front, a gold kalasha-shaped arrangement with green stones is decorated with yellow flowers. No living people are visible.2011-11-06Photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a pink and red turban, rudraksha mala, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; a gold cobra hood and a long spear-like staff are visible. The female deity beside him wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a flower-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a gold oil lamp stands at the left edge. The statues are depictions, not people, and no living person is visible.2010-09-11A shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30A gilded murti of a seated deity pair under an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male form wears an orange turban, a trident and a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The female form beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-yellow garland. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, and a basket of flowers and a saffron cloth lie at the lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate golden arch decorated with floral carving, framed by green leaves. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a green velvet top, a striped turban with a crown, and layered necklaces and earrings, holding a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a multicoloured striped silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, and a flower-adorned hairstyle. Both are decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. The scene is a temple shrine with stone walls.2009-06-23A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne-like seat within a frame of yellow and purple marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red garment, layered silver necklaces and a holding a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari, silver necklaces and earrings and holds a flower-tipped staff. Both hold ceremonial objects and sit above a golden lotus-like pedestal. No physical people are visible.2010-07-27November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA golden murti of a deity couple seated in a gilded arched niche before a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold crown, holds a trident and carries a large jeweled necklace and red-and-white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Their base is decorated with colourful flower arrangements and small golden figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2009-11-16December 28 20092009-12-28March 03 20112011-03-03