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February 06 2013

2013-02-06 +1 copies

Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side against a gold silk backdrop inside an ornate golden arch. The left figure wears a red, green and black turban with a jewelled ornament and holds a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a tall jewelled crown and holds a rod. Both wear layered gold necklaces, red and white floral garlands, and blue and dark-green draped garments with embroidery. A small bird perches near the left figure's shoulder. No physical people are present.

Two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated against a gold satin backdrop framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a red-brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a large jewelled necklace, red garlands and holds a silver trident. The right figure wears a jewelled crown and a heavy white-and-gold necklace with red and white garlands, holding a silver staff. A small green parrot perches between them. These are statues, not living people.

2013-02-12 +1 copies

Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under a golden arch, dressed in finery and heavily garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange garment, holds a silver trident and has ornate jewelled chest ornaments. The figure on the right wears a dark maroon sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with white flowers and holds a small golden implement. Pink draped cloth lies beneath them against a stone wall.

Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a shimmering gold brocade backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a red mark on the forehead, large jeweled earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, a yellow-orange garment, and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with red rose garlands and yellow flower strands, and a peacock-feather ornament sits atop the left headdress. Brass lamps with small flames stand in the foreground. Deity murti, no living people visible.

Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple sit side by side on a golden throne before a glowing orange brocade backdrop with a gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, a red garment, rudraksha and white beaded garlands, and holds a trident in one raised hand. The female figure wears a jeweled crown with a black velvet band, a maroon sari with gold border, layered necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-stem staff. A small green parrot perches near the female figure's hand. The image shows statues, not living people.

February 08 2013

March 16 2013

March 08 2013

A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.

A golden murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold arch carving with a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red and orange turban and a trident in one hand, with a yellow and red flag beside him; the female figure wears a tall gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with white and purple flower strands, and gold ritual vessels sit at the right edge. Stone temple walls frame the scene. No physical people are visible.

A golden deity murti pair stands in an ornate gilded arch before shimmering gold drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, has a tilak, and holds a trident and a golden hand gesture; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red silk garment, and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with white jasmine and red flower garlands and jewelled earrings. The image is a statue of divine figures, not living people, with no visible physical people present.