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April 07 2008

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A photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated on a decorated platform in a temple pavilion. The male figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears a tall jata-style crown, a leopard-print garment and heavy gold necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a magenta and red silk sari with gold border, layered white and gold jewellery, a crown and earrings, and raises one hand. Both are draped with thick garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. Beside them stands a brass oil lamp and a golden kalasha-like vessel with flower strings, and the scene is lit by daylight with greenery visible outside.2008-04-07April 07 20082008-04-07December 26 20102010-12-26April 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copiesDecember 30 20072007-12-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched niche, with a golden shivalinga-like form in front. The two figures are golden-complexioned with ornate silver and red jewellery, rudraksha-style beads, and a trident held in one hand; one wears a red and green turban with a crown, the other a dark cap, and both are in orange and purple silk. The murtis are framed by large garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves, with a brass lamp stand at left.2009-12-26January 22 20132013-01-22A festival procession image of two gilded metal utsava murti deities seated side by side on a palanquin-style platform in a temple. The figure on the left, holding a trident, wears a purple skirt, a tall black crown, jewelled necklaces and red-and-white flower garlands; the figure on the right wears a gold-and-cream sari and a jewelled crown with multiple strands of pearl necklaces, also garlanded with red and white flowers. A green and gold brocade backdrop, carved gold arch and a brass kalasha-like vessel with an orange cloth and garland stand nearby. Deity murti only; no living people are visible.2011-09-16March 19 20082008-03-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated pair of metal murti figures seated on a raised platform. The male figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a crescent moon, a trident in one raised hand, a white dhoti with red-and-gold border, and heavy silver ornaments. The female figure beside him wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue and pink sari, and layered silver necklaces. Both are framed by white jasmine and red flower garlands. In front stands a large gold-plated kalasha-like crown or headpiece set with green stones, draped with white jasmine garlands and a red-and-gold cloth. The image is a photo of deity murtis, not living people.July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed shrine against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and gold turban, a red and gold dhoti, layered diamond-style necklaces and holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a green sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers. Before them, a seated figure in white and red, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, sits on a pedestal with a golden band; brass oil lamps stand at the left and a small decorated altar with floral garlands appears at the right. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with flower garlands draped across the central arrangement.2009-06-30