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June 05 2011

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Photograph of a golden metal deity murti with a gilded face, seated before a red draped cloth. The four-armed figure holds a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands, wears a blue garment with gold border, a rudraksha-style and jewelled necklace, and a red and white floral garland. A second, smaller golden murti stands to the right in an orange sari with silver jewellery and a crown. Offerings of green leaves, flower garlands and a brass plate with lamps sit in the foreground.2011-06-05Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22July 08 20102010-07-08Two metal murti of a deity couple stand in a shrine against a deep red draped curtain with a gold-framed edge. The figure on the left, with a gold trident in its raised hand, wears an orange-saffron turban, a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and layered jewelled necklaces; its palm is inlaid with coloured stones. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a tall jewelled crown, a red stone pendant and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a small bouquet of red roses and green foliage. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at the lower edges of the frame.2010-08-28June 05 20112011-06-05A photograph of two gilded murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated before a bright red drape within an ornate golden arch. The seated Shiva figure wears an orange and red turban and orange garment, rudraksha beads, silver and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears an orange sari with silver jewellery, a black conical headdress and a red-and-yellow garland, holding a lamp. Both are decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. These are deity murti, not living people.2013-06-24A 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 large silver-toned deity murti sit side by side against a red draped backdrop beneath a gold arch. The figure on the left, with a black conical crown, crescent ornament and trident, wears a blue-green garment and heavy gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange silk sari, jewelled ornaments and a long garland of red and white flowers. In the foreground a figure lies draped in orange cloth and a blue shawl, covered by garlands of red, white and green flowers, with rudraksha beads visible. The statues are decorated with jewelled ornaments and emerald-green stones.2011-06-05October 22 20122012-10-22June 05 20112011-06-05Two metal deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent and jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces, a red stone pendant and a tall jeweled crown. Both are decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a small bouquet of red flowers.2010-08-28August 15 20142014-08-15