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October 12 2011

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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.2010-09-15Two gilded statues of deities sit enthroned in a gold-framed arched niche, adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a golden trident and a rudraksha mala, and is clad in orange and gold. The female figure wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and an orange sari, holding a small object in one hand. A small figure in orange sits in front of them beneath the garlands. Red drapes frame the background. These are statues, not living people, and no portrait identity is established.2010-12-14Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a shimmering gold brocade backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a red mark on the forehead, large jeweled earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, a yellow-orange garment, and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with red rose garlands and yellow flower strands, and a peacock-feather ornament sits atop the left headdress. Brass lamps with small flames stand in the foreground. Deity murti, no living people visible.2011-10-13A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a green-draped platform before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron dhoti, an orange turban with a crown, a silver-and-jewelled chest ornament and multiple beaded necklaces; it holds a trident and a staff. The figure on the right wears a red-orange sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a large red stone pendant, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. In the foreground stands a brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped spout and a large ceremonial brass lamp on the right. Hanging gold lamps are visible at the bottom right.2010-10-12December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated in a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left has an orange turban and crown, a trident held upright, and a bejewelled teal and purple garment with a multi-stranded necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and gold sari-like garment and red necklaces. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front is a brass kalasha-like vessel with green leaves and a lamp-like brass stand. Carved stone pillars and gold leaf ornamentation frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-09A gilded metal or polished murti pair seated before a deep red curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one raised hand and a bejewelled gold-and-green necklace, while the female deity wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl-and-stone necklaces and a purple and orange sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and a silver tray with small lamps and a red offering sits in front.2010-09-15Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15September 30 20082008-09-30March 31 20132013-03-31December 28 20112011-12-28August 03 20102010-08-03