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September 26 2011

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December 28 20112011-12-28Two metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a golden throne, draped with orange and gold brocade hangings. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban, a red-and-gold robe, a large ornate multi-jewelled necklace, and raises a hand holding a mace-like staff topped with a cobra hood. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green blouse with a magenta skirt, a gold necklace and red and white flower garlands, and holds a lotus-like object. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures and a golden staff stands at the right edge.2011-09-26July 03 20132013-07-03A photograph of a metal murti pair seated on a decorated throne against gold and orange draped fabric. The left figure wears a red and orange turban with a peacock feather, a multi-coloured jewelled necklace and a red-orange dhoti, and raises one hand in blessing. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, gold necklaces and a pink and green sari. Both are garlanded with red and mixed roses, and a kalasha-shaped shivalinga with a cobra hood sits in front with a rose garland. No living people are visible.2011-09-26December 28 20112011-12-28Photograph of two metal murti statues of deities seated side by side before a blue draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban, an orange shawl, and layered white beaded and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari, a red floral garland, and gold jewellery. Both are decorated with red and white flower garlands and marigolds, with an offering tray of lamps in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-10-20Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.2013-04-24November 02 20112011-11-02Two gilded murti statues of deities stand side by side before a red sequined drape framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a white sacred thread, a golden trident-topped staff held in one hand and a jewelled open hand raised in blessing, with layered gold and gem necklaces and a garland of red roses and white flowers. The right figure wears a tall black crown, a green and gold sari-style garment, and carries a lotus-shaped object, also draped in a garland of red and white flowers with green leaves. Both faces are painted with red lips and bindu marks. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-02February 11 20122012-02-11September 16 20132013-09-16Two metal murti figures of a deity couple sit on a gold throne against a golden curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown and an embellished gold chest ornament, and holds a sceptre-like object. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-gold sari, and holds a parrot. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers and green leaves. In front, a Shiva lingam with a cobra hood above it, wrapped in an orange cloth, rudraksha beads and flower garlands, is set in a gold base. The setting suggests a temple shrine.2011-11-27