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January 02 2013

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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais within an arched frame of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headdress, a golden trident, a multi-strand gold necklace with a red and green pendant, and holds a hand in abhaya mudra. The consort on the right wears a white and multicoloured headdress with a rounded ornament, gold jewellery with green stones, and a gold-and-pink sari. Below them hangs a large white flower garland with green stone ornaments. Stone pillars with carved details frame the background. No physical people are visible.2013-01-02Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne-like seat inside a temple, framed by a golden arch heavily decorated with garlands of marigolds and white jasmine in yellow, red, purple and green. The male figure holds a trident and wears a rudraksha mala, a red and orange turban-like crown, and a red gemstone pendant. The female figure wears a patterned crown, layered gold necklaces, green stone earrings and a pink-and-gold sari. A garland of red and white flowers rests in front of them.2013-01-02March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on an ornate throne beneath a golden arch, surrounded by heaped marigolds, roses and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and a yellow garment, holds a golden trident and a rudraksha mala, and gestures with one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a yellow sari-like drape, a black-and-gold crown with a yellow flower, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-12-26A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues seated on a green satin-draped platform inside a temple hall, framed by an ornate gold arch with red velvet backdrop. The male deity murti wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident and a small gold vessel, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female murti in orange-red silk and layered gold-and-gem jewellery holds a gold lotus-like object. A gold lamp stand with a peacock-shaped base stands at left, and a gold nandi-like bull figure with garlands sits at lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-12January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesTwo richly decorated deity murti sit side by side on a raised seat within a temple shrine, adorned with elaborate silver-and-gold jewelry, crowns and ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti with a purple-and-gold shawl, holds a staff-like object, and is draped in heavy necklaces. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari with gold border and a tall crown. Both are framed by arched garlands of white jasmine and red roses, with red flowers and a decorated pot-like offering placed in front. The setting is a stone-walled temple sanctum lit warmly.December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a stone shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti, a tall crown, a large silver necklace and a purple-edged shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jewelled golden crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are framed by garlands of white flowers and red and green leaves arranged in arches, with red blossoms and a kalasha-like object at their feet. No living people are visible.Photograph of a shrine deity murti pair framed by a gold arch and draped with long garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, a golden crown, a silver necklace and a trident in hand, with a second figure in green garments and silver jewellery beside it. A lamp-like brass vessel and a small lingam form sit before them on a white base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-29March 03 20112011-03-03