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December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05September 04 20132013-09-04 +2 copiesPhotograph of a decorated murti pair seated on a yellow-draped platform before a gold arched backdrop with yellow curtains. The deities are richly adorned with gold jewellery, layered necklaces, crowns and multicoloured floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green. The male figure on the left raises one hand in blessing and wears a red-and-gold headdress; the female figure on the right holds a flower and wears an ornate crown. Two smaller decorated figures sit in front on an orange cloth. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, and no a person depiction is shown.2013-09-03December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05September 17 20182018-09-17Two golden metal murti statues seated side by side against a red sparkling curtain under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, holding a staff-like implement. The figure on the right has long black hair in a braid, a maroon sari with gold and pearl jewelry, and a flower garland. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. A decorated silver or gold shield sits at lower left.2011-07-31Golden metallic statues of a male deity and a female deity seated side by side on a white draped platform before a red sparkling curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a jewelled trident. The female figure has a long black braid with flowers, a maroon sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces and earrings, and rests her hand on a seat. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands. A golden peacock-feather-patterned tray stands at the lower left.2011-07-31A golden ratha or palanquin-style festival vehicle holds two processional murtis of a divine couple, dressed in blue and gold garments with ornate silver jewelry, crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The gilded arch frames them, while a golden bull figure stands at the lower left and a colourful fringed canopy hangs overhead. The seated figures are statues, not living people, and a blue cloth covers the base of the vehicle.2016-12-05November 17 20182018-11-17Photo of a golden murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated in a gilded arched shrine framed by deep red velvet drapery. The figures are heavily garlanded with red roses, white and magenta flower strings, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The male figure wears an orange dhoti and a jewelled necklace, while the female figure wears a green and gold sari and a crown. A golden elephant sits at the lower left, and a yellow shawl drapes the right side of the shrine. No physical people are visible.2012-04-27