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May 15 20122012-05-15 +1 copiesClose view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated before a green silk curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a gold floral ornament, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, and a multi-coloured jewelled necklace, and holds a gold hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands with red flowers, layered gem necklaces, and a blue blouse with a green silk skirt. Red and white flower offerings rest in the foreground. The statues are not living people.2013-06-24 +1 copiesOctober 05 20112011-10-05Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity seated side by side against a green silk drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and green turban with a golden floral brooch, a brown rudraksha-style bead necklace and gem-studded gold collar, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a tall jewelled gold crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and a blue blouse with a green sari, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A trident is visible at the lower left. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-24June 18 20132013-06-18Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of deities stand before a vivid orange-red silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch with floral carvings. The figure on the left wears a crown-like headdress with a crescent ornament, a dark green garment with a red-and-gold embroidered collar, and holds a long staff; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green silk sari-style dress and white flower garlands, and holds a curved implement. A copper kalasha pot stands at the left edge, with green leaves and flowers at the bottom. Strings of white flowers and pearl-like beads drape both figures. The setting appears to be a temple or shrine altar. These are statues, not physical people.2012-05-15December 16 20092009-12-16Two ornate metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep red velvet curtain framed by gilded arch. The left figure wears a jewelled crown with crescent moon, an orange turban, green embroidered garment, layered beaded necklaces and a trident in hand, with a cobra over the shoulder. The right figure has a dark swept-up headdress, pearl and gem earrings, a red and yellow flower garland and orange sari-like drape. Both are richly adorned with jewellery and garlands. These are deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-16Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side on a raised pedestal before a red velvet backdrop with sparkling embroidery and an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange sash, a blue lower garment, a jeweled necklace, and holds a silver staff topped with a cobra-like finial in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a black crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and holds a lotus stem. Both are adorned with white and red flower garlands, green leaves, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces. Offerings are arranged in front on a golden tray.2011-08-02June 23 20092009-06-23Two golden deity murtis are seated side by side against a red draped backdrop with gold trim. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, an ornate jewelled golden armour-style garment, a jewelled crown and a gold necklace, with its right hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right has long black hair in braids, a gold nose ring, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, wears a grey-white sari with a green border, and holds a gold trident-like staff. Both are garlanded with red and white flowers.2011-10-05Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a bright red satin drapery. The male figure wears a red turban with a pearl-and-jewel brooch, a lavender-blue garment, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and jewelled earrings, and holds a sceptre-like staff. The female figure wears a red and gold crown, a green embroidered sari with a pearl necklace and long pearl strands, a nose ring and red-painted lips, with white flower garlands draped over both figures. Red roses and foliage fill the lower frame. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-23