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June 01 2009

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October 04 20082008-10-04Photograph of two golden metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati within a gilded arched niche with deep red curtains. The left figure, Shiva, wears an orange turban with a crown-like ornament, holds a trident and a drum, and wears a bead necklace with a rudraksha-style mala and wears an orange wrap. The right figure, Parvati, wears a black and gold crown, an orange sari, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. A large brass oil lamp with a flame stands in front of them, and the scene is lit warmly against an ornate temple stone wall.2009-06-01May 27 20072007-05-27Close photograph of two gilded deity murtis within a golden arched niche against a dark blue velvet backdrop, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and small lights. The left murti wears a striped red, white and blue turban-style crown and holds a conch-like object; the right murti wears a dark crown with gold ornaments, a turquoise and gold necklace, and holds a sceptre-like item. Stone pillar behind. Watermarked archive photo, no living people visible.2008-10-01November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gold arch and red drapery. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown, with a heavily ornamented red and gold necklace, and holds a trident. A second figure beside it wears a tiered crown and layered gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang on both. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp and a copper-gold shield-shaped object with green gemstone-like inserts. No physical people are visible.2010-08-06A photograph of a pair of deity murti in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch and red curtain. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-red crown or turban, a yellow dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a magenta sari with a green border, a gold crown, heavy necklaces and a white flower garland, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Silver oil lamps and a silver peacock-shaped lamp stand in the foreground, with a tray of offerings at right.2010-07-21Two golden figures sit side by side on a decorated platform beneath an ornate gilded arch, garlanded with marigolds, pink and white flowers and strings of beads. The left figure wears a bright orange turban, a cream-gold garment, a bead necklace and pearl-like jewelry, with its right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a red and gold blouse, a heavy gold necklace, a jeweled crown and large earrings, holding a lotus-like stem. Both appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, and a small green-and-gold tiered offering sits in front. A blue backdrop and a stone wall frame the scene.2008-12-27Ornate metal murti figures of a male and a female deity stand in a gold-framed arched shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers and green foliage. The male figure wears a red and green turban, a crown, a bejeweled white necklace and a purple sash. The female figure wears a black crown, an orange and red sari, layered silver necklaces and pendant earrings. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. The deity figures are statues, not living people, and no person is pictured.2009-12-26Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15Two golden murti statues stand in a shrine framed by a gilded arch and a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange cloth draped over the shoulder, heavy jewelled necklaces, and a rudraksha-like bead necklace, holding a staff with a cobra-hooded top in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari with orange border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-08-02