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September 27 2013

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A golden deity murti of Shiva with a consort, decorated for darshan. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a trident held in one hand, set in front of green curtains with gold motifs. Beside him a female murti wears a black crown, a maroon and gold sari and marigold garlands, with yellow and red flower garlands draped across the figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-09Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18September 14 20142014-09-14October 11 20142014-10-11August 31 20112011-08-31October 08 20132013-10-08Two metal murti figures of deities stand side by side before a gold-draped backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, wears a red shawl, a tall ornate crown with pearls, and a large jeweled necklace and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a blue blouse, a red skirt, a rich silver necklace and a crown of red roses and white flowers. Both are adorned with green leaf garlands and jewelry. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not of people.2011-09-19Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side against a backdrop of red drapery and marigold and white flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban topped with a jeweled crown and a red-and-gold ornament, a yellow cloth draped over the body, a dark rudraksha mala, and a large silver-jeweled hand holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a black hair bun with a jeweled band, a yellow garment, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and holds a green parrot on its raised finger. The statues are adorned with flower garlands and jeweled ornaments. No living people are visible.2010-12-26Close view of a pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop within a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a yellow garment with embroidered borders, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident; the figure on the right wears a black hair braid with white floral adornments, a purple and green sari, and multiple necklaces and earrings. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at the lower edges. These are statues, not people.2010-07-23Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side in a temple shrine against a turquoise satin backdrop with a gold-leaf arch. The left figure wears an orange-and-red striped turban, ornate gold and jewelled shoulder pieces, and holds a trident; its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a jewelled golden crown with a red flower in the hair, a red-orange garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a staff-like ritual object. Both are draped with red rose garlands and green leaves.2011-10-20July 23 20102010-07-23