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September 04 20142014-09-04October 15 20132013-10-15June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a golden silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident-like staff and a small drum-shaped item, wears a red-brown turban with a jeweled ornament, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and red-and-white floral garlands. The figure on the right wears a silver jeweled crown, multi-strand necklaces, a red-orange garment, and a red-and-white garland, holding a silver staff and a green parrot perched near its raised hand. Vermilion dots mark both foreheads. Offerings of flowers lie at the base. This appears to be a decorated deity shrine display.2013-02-16Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of Krishna and Arjuna decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, pearl strands, a jewelled brooch, and ornate beaded collar, and holds a small ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, pearl chains, red-flowered earrings, and a pink and green embroidered garment. Orange shimmering drapes form the backdrop, with red, orange and pink roses and green leaves placed around the statues.2011-09-25June 13 20132013-06-13Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a yellow draped backdrop with an ornate silver-gold arch. The figure on the left wears a bright red turban with a gold band, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, and heavy red, green and gold necklaces and earrings, holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a silver jewelled conical crown, a teal and gold sari with beaded necklaces, and white flower garlands drape both figures. Bright green leaves are tucked near the shoulders.2013-04-10Two golden deity murtis seated side by side against a green satin backdrop within an ornate gold-framed arch. The left figure wears an orange-red turban with gold trim, a red garment, a red-and-white beaded mala and a golden hand raised in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a dark cap, an orange sari with jewelled necklaces and matching large earrings, and holds a small parrot-like bird on a raised hand. Red roses form garlands on both figures. A gold stand with small figurines sits in the foreground.2013-10-09Close photograph of two golden metal deity murtis of a divine couple decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a red-and-orange sash, rudraksha-style beads, a jewelled necklace and an ornate silver-embroidered garment, and holds a golden staff topped by a small green parrot. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, a yellow rose in the hair, dangling earrings and a layered gold necklace. Red roses and green leaf garlands surround them against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-12-28September 24 20112011-09-24Two gilded metal murti statues of deities dressed in yellow silk, adorned with jeweled crowns, earrings, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and rudraksha malas. The left figure wears a yellow turban and holds a jeweled trident-like object; the right figure holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. Marigold and rose garlands fill the background. The statues are decorated for a temple celebration.2010-12-26