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December 16 2009

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Two ornate metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep red velvet curtain framed by gilded arch. The left figure wears a jewelled crown with crescent moon, an orange turban, green embroidered garment, layered beaded necklaces and a trident in hand, with a cobra over the shoulder. The right figure has a dark swept-up headdress, pearl and gem earrings, a red and yellow flower garland and orange sari-like drape. Both are richly adorned with jewellery and garlands. These are deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-16August 12 20132013-08-12Golden-framed shrine with a green satin backdrop holding two metal murtis: a deity form with an orange-and-red turban, a crescent moon ornament and a trident in one hand, beside a female consort with a crown of white flowers and a red and gold sari. Both wear layered gold and beaded necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and the figures are decorated with silver-tone ornaments. Deity murti only; no living persons are visible.2014-09-13 +1 copiesJune 18 20132013-06-18September 10 20142014-09-10 +1 copiesAugust 12 20132013-08-12Golden metal murti images of Shiva and Parvati seated against a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure, Shiva, wears a tall golden crown with an orange-red band, holds a trident and a raised hand, and is adorned with a white and silver necklace and a rudraksha-style chain over a maroon dhoti. The right figure, Parvati, wears a tall ornamented crown with a dangling tassel, a green silk sari, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a small green parrot near her hand. Her hand holds a golden ritual object. No physical people are visible; these are statues depicting deities.2013-09-18September 03 20142014-09-03Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti. The figure on the left has a gold trident in one hand, an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment and many layered silver-toned necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a yellow-orange sari with a purple lower garment, layered necklaces and red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Both have gilded faces and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16Close-up of two ornately decorated golden deity murti figures adorned with jeweled jewelry. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a yellow embroidered garment with blue and green beadwork, and raises one hand in a gesture. The right figure wears a black headdress with pearl and white flower decorations, pearl necklaces, and a purple cloth. Both have red lips and large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings. Garlands of green leaves and pink and red flowers surround them, with a golden trident-like object at the left edge against a black backdrop.2009-07-21Close photograph of two bronze-toned deity murtis standing before a green cloth backdrop with gold flecks and a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red and gold trident-marked forehead, a long brown beaded garland and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a yellow blouse with a magenta-and-gold skirt, heavy multi-gem necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have jewelled eyes and red lips. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-27September 10 20132013-09-10