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April 06 2012

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A photograph of two metal deity murti standing before a red curtain framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left, in an orange wrap and crown, holds a trident and wears jewelled necklaces and a green-stone pendant. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with a red tassel, pearl and bead necklaces, and a brocade skirt; it holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A partially visible person in white dhoti stands at the lower left edge.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06January 25 20132013-01-25Two ornate metal deity murtis stand before a red draped backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident in one hand and a long staff in the other, wearing a jeweled crown, a green and gold-trimmed headdress, a red-stoned pendant, layered gem necklaces and an orange shawl over white. The figure on the right wears a black and silver jeweled crown, a pearl-studded silver necklace and a golden raised hand holding a green flower. Both are draped in purple, yellow and pink flower garlands. A partially visible white-clad arm of a person appears at the lower left. No physical people are clearly visible apart from that arm.2012-04-06June 04 20092009-06-04Two ornately decorated metal deity murtis stand in a temple shrine framed by a gold arch and a red curtain. The murti on the left holds a trident and wears a crown, a red-gold necklace with green and red stones, and an orange and saffron garment; the murti on the right holds a staff, wears a tall decorated crown, a silver jewelled necklace and a bronze-brown sari, with marigold and purple garlands draped on both. A white-clothed priest in a white dhoti sits in the lower left corner beside a wooden seat. A partly visible figure in red and white appears at the bottom right.2012-04-06A photograph of a pair of silver-gold deity murtis seated side by side on an orange-draped throne-like platform before a red shimmering curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a silver trident with a jeweled face. The figure on the right has long black hair in a braid, a gold crown-like headpiece, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a maroon garment, and is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves that drape across both figures.2011-07-31Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti. The figure on the left has a gold trident in one hand, an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment and many layered silver-toned necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a yellow-orange sari with a purple lower garment, layered necklaces and red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Both have gilded faces and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform before a deep red curtain, beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold ornament, holds a golden trident, and has a bright red mouth and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and a rich red and gold garment with layered beaded necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers with purple accents. A gold kalasha-style lamp stands at the right edge beside carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-11-03A photograph of a pair of deity murti in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch and red curtain. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-red crown or turban, a yellow dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a magenta sari with a green border, a gold crown, heavy necklaces and a white flower garland, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Silver oil lamps and a silver peacock-shaped lamp stand in the foreground, with a tray of offerings at right.2010-07-21September 24 20112011-09-24Golden utsava murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled belt, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The Parvati figure wears a green and maroon sari with gold jewellery, earrings and a jewelled crown, and both figures are garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. This is a photograph of deity murti, not living people.2009-06-29