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December 28 2011

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Photograph of two ornately decorated metal deity murtis of a male and female divine couple, seated in a gold-curtained shrine niche with a carved stone arch. The male murti wears a green and red turban, a red and orange sash, a trident in one hand, and red and yellow flower garlands; the female murti wears a jewelled crown, a long gold necklace, red garland, and holds a golden staff. Festival decoration with glossy gilt surfaces and fresh marigold and green leaf garlands.2011-12-28October 11 20102010-10-11Golden deity murti pair seated on a gilded throne in front of a deep red curtain within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a trident in one hand, with a jewelled green and red necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a green silk sari with a jewelled crown and gold trident, with garlands of yellow marigold and purple flowers draped around both. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a copper kalasha sits in front. Statues only; no physical people.2010-10-10A photograph of two deity murtis seated side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left is a gold-toned murti wearing an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces, and holding a trident; a gold kalasha-like vessel stands at the left edge. The figure on the right is a gold-toned female murti wearing a red blouse, a pink sari, white pearl necklaces, and a crown, with a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped across her. Marigold garlands and a decorated altar rest in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-01-21June 18 20132013-06-18Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29December 28 20112011-12-28October 10 20102010-10-10September 19 20142014-09-19Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28A photograph of two golden murti statues of deities, decorated for worship. The figure on the left holds a trident and a gold vessel, wears a red-and-orange turban and a jewelled crown, and is adorned with a multi-strand necklace, flower garlands in yellow and red, and a mantle with green-and-red borders. The figure on the right has a tall jewelled crown, a green silk garment, and holds a lotus-stem gesture while wearing yellow and purple flower garlands. A red backdrop and ornate gold arch frame the statues.2011-02-08Photograph of a gilded utsava murti pair seated within a golden arched niche against a red curtain. The taller figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and a tilak, holding a trident and a small drum-like object; the consort wears a green sari with gold border, a tall crown, garlands of yellow and purple flowers and ornate jewellery. Both figures are sculpted deity murti, not living people. A kalasha and a brass lamp sit at the base.2010-10-10