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November 26 2011

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Two gilded murtis of a deity couple are seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded arch framed by an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a cobra hood above, wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and a blue dhoti. The figure on the right wears a crown, green and gold brocade, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with white flower garlands. A green parrot perches near the left figure's raised hand, and a golden cobra-shaped vessel with green gems sits in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-04-21A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated before a deep orange draped backdrop within an ornate gold-toned arched frame. The figure on the left, with a golden crown and orange turban, holds a trident and wears a rudraksha mala, purple dhoti with gold border and a purple wrap, while the figure on the right wears a crown with white beaded garlands, a green blouse and green skirt. Both are heavily decorated with red rose garlands, a copper-toned shield-like backdrop with green gemstone ornaments sits in front, and an orange cloth and floral offering lie at the base. No living people are visible.2013-06-22 +1 copiesOctober 13 20112011-10-13July 08 20102010-07-08March 31 20132013-03-31A golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati, is decorated with orange and saffron garments, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident. The female figure has a tall crown and a gold-framed arch behind them, with a green and gold curtain backdrop and a cobra-hooded seat below. Two small oil lamps stand at the lower left and right edges of the frame. No living person is visible; the statues are the only figures.2011-07-08April 04 20142014-04-04 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal murti images of deities seated before a gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a tilak, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a small kalasha-like object; the figure on the right wears a red blouse, layered gold necklaces, a tall crown and holds a lotus-stem-like sceptre. Both are adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and green leaves. A decorated gold metal vessel with flame-shaped motifs sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-12-31April 04 20132013-04-04Photograph of a golden metal murti of a seated divine couple on a shrine with a bright orange-red silk backdrop and gilded arched frame. The male figure holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears a red turban, rudraksha beads and a purple dhoti, and the female figure wears a red crown, pearl necklaces, a green blouse and a garland of red roses. Both are decorated with red rose garlands and jewelled bangles, and a kalasha-like fringe of green and orange cloth rests below the seat. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-06-22 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis stand in an ornate golden arch against a bright orange drape at a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red tilak and layered gold and bead necklaces, holding a trident and a small snake-entwined staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue silk garment with a red and white flower garland, and carries a golden staff. Both are decorated with marigold and green leaf garlands, and a green garland-covered kalasha or ornamental vessel stands in front of them. The scene shows deity murti worship, not people.2013-04-17 +2 copiesDecember 31 20112011-12-31