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October 02 2008

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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured striped turban in red, white and blue, a silver-toned trident is raised in one hand, and a tall adorned crown and rudraksha-style necklaces appear on both figures. The figure on the right wears a silver crown with a tall ornament, layered silver jewellery and a red-and-gold garment. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a row of gold oil lamps or decorative lamps sits in front. These are statues, not physical people.2008-10-02A photograph of a golden utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, heavy necklaces and a red and teal sari. Both are draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a row of green and gold lamp-shaped ornaments hangs at the front. No physical people are visible; the image shows deity murtis only.2008-10-02Two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavy jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a multi-strand jewelled necklace. Both are adorned with sparkling gemstones, and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers hangs at the right edge. Blurred gold ritual implements sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-11-05Close view of two gilded metal murtis of deities standing side by side before a deep red velvet curtain inside a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a gold crown ornament, holds a gold ritual object in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces and earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Gold ornate carved framing surrounds the scene. No living people are visible.2009-10-17December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesNovember 19 20092009-11-19November 05 20102010-11-05December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis inside an arched golden frame against a teal drapery backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown with a crescent, holds a trident, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces and bangles. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a striped green and maroon garment and a garland of yellow and red flowers. The setting suggests a shrine display of deity murtis rather than living people.2009-06-29December 28 20082008-12-28December 13 20092009-12-13November 05 20102010-11-05