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October 03 2010

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A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a golden brocade backdrop within a carved gold arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a crown with coloured jewels, a blue garment with heavy gold jewellery, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a deep blue sari with gold border, and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with white flowers, red roses and green leaves. Oil lamps sit in front of the figures.2011-12-30Ornate golden murti pair of a deity couple seated within a gilded arched frame before a red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-moon crown, a red garment with silver jewelry and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, a peach and gold sari, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are adorned with pink, yellow and purple garlands and a green and white floral decoration rests in front. A golden lamp stand appears at the right edge. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-08-08July 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesDecember 16 20102010-12-16Two golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.2009-01-12Two ornately decorated metal murti of a male and female deity sit side by side before a bright orange silk drape within a gilded arched frame. The left figure holds a trident and a cobra-like staff, wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ornate jewelled crown-like headdress. The right figure wears a blue sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, large earrings and a tall jewelled crown, and holds a green-tipped object. Deity murti, not living people; they are figures representing deities rather than the a person depiction, with no visible person identifiable as a candidate.2013-03-23Two golden deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine against a red velvet backdrop. The figure at left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent-moon crown and a blue beaded necklace, one hand raised. The figure at right wears an orange and gold sari, a jewelled high crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles, with a long dark braid. Beside them is a golden kalasha-like vessel with red and yellow flower garlands at its base. Iconography is not clear enough to name a specific deity form, so these are described as deity murti. No people are present.2010-07-09Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered ceremonial jewellery, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, a red garment and a white and silver necklace, with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped on both. Brass and jewelled ritual items sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-07 +1 copiesA gilded murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a rich orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace over a magenta cloth; he holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised abhaya-type gesture with the other. Parvati, to his right, wears a white flower crown, layered gold jewellery, a magenta sari and a large pink flower garland. Both are adorned with white and pink flower garlands and decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not living people.2013-09-16Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold frame at right. The figure at left wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a trident. The figure at right wears a tall jeweled crown, blue robes, a red-gem necklace and large earrings. Both are draped in strands of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and display sparkling jeweled adornments. No physical people are visible.2010-10-09October 15 20102010-10-15