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June 17 2009

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December 28 20122012-12-28April 24 20122012-04-24A golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess under a gilded arch with yellow draped curtains. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white floral garland, a red garland and purple silk; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a white and red garland and purple silk. Their red and yellow garlands drape down to a central altar where an ornately jewelled silver-and-gold kalasha shaped object stands, covered with an orange cloth and a jewelled necklace. Brass oil lamps sit in front, and a white flower rests on the altar. No physical people are visible.2013-03-06Ornate golden shrine scene dominated by two large gilded deity murtis seated behind a central ritual object. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and a jewelled crown-like headdress, with a pearl and red-stone garland, and holds a raised hand and a trident-like implement; the figure on the right wears a purple silk sari, gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and carries a lotus-stem or staff. Both are draped in red and yellow rose and marigold garlands. In front, a conical structure is wrapped in an orange cloth with a multi-jewelled gold collar, a serpent hood canopy with green stone pendants, rudraksha beads, and a rose-marigold garland. Brass oil lamps sit at the base, and a gold-embroidered orange shawl covers the lower altar. Golden curtains form the backdrop.2013-03-06October 24 20112011-10-24July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesNovember 19 20122012-11-19Photograph of a gilded temple shrine featuring two large golden deity murtis seated on a throne-like platform behind a central golden Shiva lingam with a cobra hood canopy. The left figure wears a red turban with a crown, red and gold garments, and holds a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a blue and purple sari, a black crown with gold ornaments, and holds a sword. Red and white flower garlands drape the figures and lingam. In the foreground, a small statue in pink and gold clothing sits before the platform, with a blue-robed figure beside it, oil lamps and offerings visible. Gold ornate arch frames the scene against deep red drapery.2009-06-17A gilded deity murti or ritual vessel is decorated for an alankar in a temple setting. A large golden cylindrical form with a domed top and bands of ornamentation is adorned with five golden peaked crowns with dark gem inlays at the top. Garlands of yellow marigold and red roses hang around its base and sides, with green leaves tucked near the crown. A golden hooded serpent canopy stands behind it, and the background shows jeweled golden fabric, red silk and cream embroidered cloth. No people are visible in the image.2010-07-13November 18 20122012-11-18April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copiesA close-up photograph of a gilded Shiva lingam with a golden cobra hood canopy of five serpent heads set with green gemstone drops, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands and green leaves. Behind it, a figure in red and gold brocade and a white silk garment with gold embroidery and jewelled necklaces is partly visible, with a jewelled arm and bangles at left. The lingam rests on a golden peetha with a gold-embossed base. A watermarked copyright line appears at upper right and a small logo at lower left, though these are not described as content. No people are clearly in the foreground as persons; the figure shown is a decorated deity murti.2010-07-13