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July 08 20102010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Close view of a pair of gilded metal murtis in an ornate temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a golden trident with a jeweled hand. Beside it stands a figure with a tall dark headdress, ornate jeweled necklaces and a red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulder. Both are statues, not living people.2010-07-08Two golden metal murti of a deity couple sit side by side under a golden arched niche with red drapery behind them. The left figure wears a red turban and red garments, holds a trident and a raised hand, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The right figure wears a tall crown, a layered jewelled necklace, and a red-and-gold sari. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In the lower right, a golden tray holds an orange offering and green leaves, with a brass lamp at the edge. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-30July 08 20102010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a pair of silver-gold deity murtis seated side by side on an orange-draped throne-like platform before a red shimmering curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a silver trident with a jeweled face. The figure on the right has long black hair in a braid, a gold crown-like headpiece, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a maroon garment, and is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves that drape across both figures.2011-07-31A golden metal murti pair of a male and female deity seated together under a gilded arch against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a blue bodice and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a black-tressed crown, an orange sari with gold border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped across the frame. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-07-08Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15A photograph of two golden deity murti standing side by side against a red cloth backdrop in a temple shrine. The figure on the left holds a trident in one hand and a staff in another, wears a tall crown, a green and red sash, and layered white and pearl necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a red and gold silk garment, and multiple strings of jewels and necklaces. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A framed picture sits at the lower left, and a carved golden lion-like figure stands at the left edge.Two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-framed altar against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent moon, carries a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a blue dhoti with a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-orange sari and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both are draped with red, yellow and green garlands. In front sits a gold ornate kalasha-shaped vessel with a bull-shaped gold base and green stones, flanked by gold oil lamps. Setting is a temple shrine, with the deities worshipped in a darshan setting.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08