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February 06 2013

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A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled collar, holds a trident and a gold damaru-like object, and is adorned with red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a teal and gold garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Flowers and a small gold lamp appear in the foreground. These are statues, not physical people.2009-06-04A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side before a green silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange and green turban, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff in the raised hand, and has a heavy rudraksha-style necklace and layered garlands. The right figure wears a tall black and red headdress with white embellishments, a red sari, and a pearl-and-gem necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. Photo of deity murti; no people present.2012-10-24September 25 20112011-09-25Two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship under a canopy with red fabric behind them. The foreground figure holds a trident and wears an ornate crown with red and white beaded ornaments, an orange-and-gold shawl, a maroon garment, and multiple layered necklaces. Behind it, a second murti wears a jeweled crown and a garland of white flowers, yellow blooms, and deep pink flowers, and holds a staff. Bangles and beaded strands adorn the figures' arms, and an open landscape lies beyond the structure.2009-01-20Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs and a carved golden arch. The left figure wears an orange turban with a white pearl garland, holds a silver trident, and has a jewelled hand gesture; the right figure wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a golden ritual implement. Both are draped in red and green garlands with heavy gold jewellery. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2012-05-10A 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.2010-11-03December 23 20092009-12-23A gilded deity murti pair seated on a red draped throne within a gold-carved arch. The left figure, with a red turban, rudraksha mala and trident, holds a trident-like staff and a damaru; the right figure wears a blue and silver brocade sari with heavy jewelled necklaces and a crown. Yellow and red flower garlands hang on both sides, and a small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-11-09 +1 copiesClose-up of a golden deity murti pair before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop, with an ornate gilded arch above. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a red-and-gold turban, a tilak on the forehead, a jewelled necklace and a kumkum-marked brow. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red sari with gold embroidery, heavy gemstone jewellery and a parrot-like green bird perched on a lotus stalk. Jewelled hands and decorated ornaments are visible; no physical people are present in the frame.2013-06-06July 20 20102010-07-20Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28Golden murti pair of a deity form and a goddess seated before a red curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male murti wears a red turban, a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red tilak, rudraksha mala and a jewelled blue-and-gold garment, and holds a golden trident and a snake-topped staff. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, a red pendant and a blue garment, and holds a green parrot on her raised hand. Yellow and red flower garlands hang on both figures. No living people are visible.2010-11-09