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March 06 2013

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Two golden deity murti sit side by side on a palanquin-style throne framed by a lime-green silk drape and ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a white jewel, holds a golden trident and a golden drum-shaped instrument, and is draped in white with a leopard-patterned cloth and garlands of white flowers and red roses. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, long drop earrings, a white jewelled necklace, and an orange garment with gold trim, holding a golden flywhisk-like emblem and a gold ritual object, also garlanded with white flowers and red roses. Carved stone walls frame the background.2015-11-24May 03 20132013-05-03Close-up of a golden deity murti pair before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop, with an ornate gilded arch above. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a red-and-gold turban, a tilak on the forehead, a jewelled necklace and a kumkum-marked brow. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red sari with gold embroidery, heavy gemstone jewellery and a parrot-like green bird perched on a lotus stalk. Jewelled hands and decorated ornaments are visible; no physical people are present in the frame.2013-06-06Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10A photograph of two metal deity murti in a temple shrine against a magenta silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an ornate gold crown with a peacock feather fan and red and green jewel inlay, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a crescent ornament at the crown, a red tilak, and layered jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, nose ring and a gold-bordered veil, with a teal and pink sari and red flower garlands around the neck. A gold kalasha-style ornament and a brass lamp stand are at the edges. No living people are visible.2011-08-29 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05June 18 20092009-06-18September 19 20112011-09-19Two golden deity murtis stand before a green curtain with gold flecks, framed by an ornate gold arch. The left murti wears a red turban, rudraksha-style brown beaded necklace, layered silver and jewelled garlands, and holds a golden trident (trishul) in one hand. The right murti wears a crown with red and white adornments, a green sari edged with gold, white jasmine garlands with red flowers, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a small ritual object. Both have large decorative earrings and red bindi markings.2013-05-01Two gilded deity murti stand together before a bright orange drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown, white and gold embellished garments, a white and silver jeweled collar, and holds a hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, green and gold sari, and multiple gem necklaces and white flower garlands. A green silk cloth is draped over both figures, with a human hand at the upper left adjusting the cloth. The scene resembles a decorative dressing of murti.2013-03-07Two golden murti of deities are displayed under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop with small fairy lights. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured striped turban of red, white and blue, a golden crown, a gold chest ornament and holds a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, a red and blue sari-style garment, layered pearl and blue beaded necklaces, and holds a golden lotus-like object. Both are decorated with red and yellow flower garlands at their bases.2008-10-01December 21 20102010-12-21