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March 22 2008

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Two ornate deity murti are seated on a decorated platform framed by a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red, white and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, white dhoti-style cloth, a golden trident held upright, and a green-and-white beaded necklace with garlands. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, a black crown set with jewels, a gold necklace, and holds a small staff, with a long braid over one shoulder. A white cloth drapes at the left edge and gold-toned architectural carving frames the top. Both figures are metallic statues, not living people.2008-03-22Two metal murti figures seated side by side on a throne draped with gold brocade fabric. The left figure, in copper tone, wears an orange-red turban, red garments, white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident and making an abhaya mudra with one hand. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, a purple garment, layered gold necklaces, white and red flower garlands, and holds a trident and a lotus-like object. Behind them are tall gold trident staffs and carved stone pillars. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2013-02-20A photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity and consort seated on a white pleated skirt base before a red sequined drapery and a gold-leaf arch. The left figure, male, has a bright orange turban with a jewelled crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a raised hand, and wears an orange checked dhoti with bead anklets. The right figure, female, wears a maroon sari with a gold border, layered pearl necklaces and a long braid, holding a flower. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Ornate silver and gilt detailing covers the figures.2011-07-31A 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.2011-07-31January 01 20142014-01-01Two golden metal utsava murti statues of deities stand against a dark red velvet backdrop beneath a stone ceiling. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and green skirt, holds a ritual staff with a round finial, and has hands joined in a gesture of worship. The female figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a pink and green sari and layered gold necklaces, and holds a lotus or small object. Both are draped in white jasmine garlands and bangles. No physical people are visible.2008-01-03April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murti seated side by side inside a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with orange drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a small instrument, with a pink and yellow skirt. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a long spear-like staff. Both are heavily adorned with multicoloured garlands of marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, gold necklaces and bangles. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-01-31Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity pair sit side by side in a shrine decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands and green foliage. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange robes, holds a trident in one hand, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange sari-style robes, layered pearl and gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. A gold-framed arch with floral carvings frames the top. No living people are visible.2010-12-31April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated on a decorated stage, framed by a gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a rudraksha-style dark garland, holds a golden trident, and has a crown-like finial above him. The female figure wears a pink and gold sari with gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Both are draped in layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a large orange and gold cloth drape behind them and a flower-decorated altar in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2008-03-22December 31 20102010-12-31