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June 18 2013

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Two gilded metal statues of a deity couple seated side by side on a throne before a red draped curtain inside a temple. The male figure wears an orange-yellow turban, a blue garment, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, with a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands. The female figure wears a crown-like headdress, a green sari, and a rudraksha mala with red and white garlands. Both have ornate jewelry and gold-framed arch behind them. These are statues, not people.2014-02-02Two golden metal deity murti stand side by side, decorated with red and green flower garlands and gold-embroidered draping behind them. The left murti wears a red and green turban, holds a trident, and has an ornate jewelled bodice and an orange shawl over one shoulder. The right murti wears a tall jewelled crown set with red and green stones, layered necklaces, and holds a small sculpted ritual object. The scene is a temple setting with no visible living people.2011-12-28Close view of two metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine against an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru drum, wears a red turban with a white pearl garland, a blue lower garment and red rose garlands. The figure on the right, with a red crown and pearl necklaces, holds a ceremonial staff. Both are adorned with red roses, gold ornaments and bangles, and a gold-framed arch stands behind them.2013-06-22 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA large gilded statue group of a four-armed deity pair seated on a throne-like platform before a deep red draped backdrop inside a carved golden arch. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange and green garments, a red and white beaded necklace, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure beside him wears an ornate crown, orange and green sari, layered white pearl necklaces and bangles. Palm trees and greenery surround the statue. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-09-29Two ornately decorated murti figures seated side by side on a red draped platform within a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti, an orange turban with a crown, and a silver-white embellished upper garment, holding a trident and a small golden pot. The figure on the right wears a heavy gold and red-jewelled necklace, orange-red sari and a jewelled crown, with a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped across her. Brass oil lamps and a golden lamp stand sit in the foreground, with flower garlands at the base. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-10-12Two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side against a magenta draped backdrop, decorated for a festival alankara. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange garments, a rudraksha mala and silver necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure wears a tall golden crown, orange-red garment, layered silver and beaded necklaces and large earrings, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with multicoloured flower strands in yellow, red, purple and white, and each has a vertical tilak on the forehead. Green cloth lies beneath them.2013-07-20June 18 20132013-06-18A photograph of two processional deity murtis seated together on a golden arched palanquin against a bright red draped backdrop, with palm trees and stone sculptures behind. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with white beaded necklaces and a green and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, orange skirt, and a layered white and red garland of flowers. Both are draped in marigold and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-07-02Two gilded murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand side by side against red velvet drapery beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, in a pink turban and carrying a golden trident, wears a beaded garland with yellow and purple flowers and a white beaded sash. The figure on the right, with a crown and pearl-like jewellery, holds a green leaf and wears a pink dress with a golden bull figure behind. Both are decorated with flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. No living people are visible.2010-12-16Ornate gold-and-jewelled murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair in a gilded arched frame before a deep red curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a green garment, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand drum; the female figure wears a green silk sari, a crown and layered gem necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden kalasha sits at the front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, so no a person candidate is present.2010-10-10Golden murti of a male deity and a female deity seated side by side on a raised platform before a white curtain and stone pillars at night. The male figure wears a tall ornate gold crown, a white dhoti with an orange-red border, a jewelled chest necklace and a trident raised in his left hand; his right hand is held in abhaya-like gesture. The female figure wears a green sari with red-orange border, a red blouse, a broad gold necklace and a jewelled crown, and holds a lotus-like object at her side. A garland of yellow and white flowers lies at the lower right. The image shows elaborate alankaram decoration of a deity murti.