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November 29 2011

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Two large metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side, decorated with heavy floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta blooms, and white jasmine. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crest, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, and red garments; he holds a golden trident. The female figure wears an ornate silver crown, red attire, layered silver and gold necklaces, large earrings, and holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. A red velvet canopy sits behind them under a gold-decorated arch. No living people are visible.2010-12-28Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29A golden metal deity murti pair in an arched shrine, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers in yellow, orange, purple and red. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident, its hand raised in a blessing gesture. The companion figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a pink and orange sari with silver borders, a red garland, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. A golden arch frames the scene against a deep blue backdrop.2008-12-31Close-up of two metal deity murtis adorned for worship in a temple. The left figure, with long dark hair, wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala, holds a silver trident and a golden hand gesture. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green silk garment, and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, with a white flower garland. Behind them are marigold, red, and purple flower garlands and gold-toned panels. These are statues, not living people.2011-12-16 +1 copiesJune 29 20092009-06-29Two golden murti statues seated side by side under a gold arched canopy, decorated with marigold and orange-yellow, magenta and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and ornate silver-white jewellery, holding a golden trident in one hand with the other raised in a jewel-studded blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, large earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, an orange garment, and holds a golden staff. A small floral arrangement rests in front of them with a brass ritual vessel.2010-12-29July 08 20102010-07-08December 01 20112011-12-01September 19 20112011-09-19A 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.2009-06-29A photograph of two decorated deity murtis standing side by side in front of a flower-covered backdrop of yellow marigolds, red and white blossoms, and green garlands. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears an orange turban, a jewelled black and gold chest ornament, layered necklaces and a white-and-green striped sash. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a teal skirt, a rust-coloured blouse, and heavy white and gold necklaces, holding a small ritual object. Both figures are gold-toned statues, not living people. Garlands and fresh flowers frame the scene under a stone ceiling.A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a gold and gemstone crown ornament, rudraksha mala beads and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. Both wear yellow and purple flower garlands and gold earrings. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures, and a golden shield-like plate sits in the foreground.2010-09-07