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July 07 2013

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March 14 20132013-03-14Two metal deity murti stand side by side against a saturated orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall black hair crest, a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment and layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears an elaborate black and silver crown with red and white embellishments, a brown and gold bodice, green garments and ornate jewelry. Both are draped with orange and white flower garlands and wear large ornate earrings. The murti are decorated for worship, displayed as a darshan image.2013-03-13Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a shimmering gold brocade backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a red mark on the forehead, large jeweled earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, a yellow-orange garment, and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with red rose garlands and yellow flower strands, and a peacock-feather ornament sits atop the left headdress. Brass lamps with small flames stand in the foreground. Deity murti, no living people visible.2011-10-13June 20 20152015-06-20 +1 copiesApril 04 20132013-04-04February 06 20132013-02-06 +1 copiesPhotograph of two metal murti statues seated together under a gilded arch against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, orange clothing and a blue beaded mala, holding a trident and a small ornate ritual drum; the figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled tiara, white and gold necklaces, and a maroon garment. Both are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A stone temple wall is visible at right.2011-07-31Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a multicoloured braided turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff; he is adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and layered beaded necklaces. Beside him, a female deity wears a white flower crown with a jewelled headpiece, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a tan garment, holding a green-leaved stem. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-12-14Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17September 19 20112011-09-19January 25 20132013-01-25A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a gold and gemstone crown ornament, rudraksha mala beads and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. Both wear yellow and purple flower garlands and gold earrings. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures, and a golden shield-like plate sits in the foreground.2010-09-07