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July 08 2010

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Two 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.2010-08-28Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06July 09 20102010-07-09Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18Two gilded deity murti figures in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a gold necklace set with red, green and white stones, and a large layered jeweled necklace. It holds a trident-like gold staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold ornamented necklace, a nose ring and a blue patterned garment, with one hand raised. Yellow, red and purple flower garlands drape across the frame. These are statues, not living people, and no human candidate is visible.2010-10-09Two gilded metal deity murti figures in a temple setting, garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. The figure on the left has a red turban, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a tilak on the forehead, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other holding a ornate staff. The figure on the right wears a red-orange silk sari with gold border, heavy diamond-style necklaces, a tall dark headdress with pearl strands, and holds a ceremonial staff. The background is dark. These are statues, not physical people.2011-11-17Two metal murti of Shiva and Parvati are dressed and garlanded before a yellow backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange turban and a silver trident is held near it, with a cobra motif visible on its raised arm. The right figure wears a pointed jeweled crown and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a small green parrot on a staff. Garlands of red roses, marigolds and white flowers drape both figures.2013-04-09Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold frame at right. The figure at left wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a trident. The figure at right wears a tall jeweled crown, blue robes, a red-gem necklace and large earrings. Both are draped in strands of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and display sparkling jeweled adornments. No physical people are visible.2010-10-09July 08 20102010-07-08June 09 20132013-06-09Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a yellow cloth backdrop, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled necklace and a white ornamented arm, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a blue garment with a jewelled belt and layered necklaces, and holds a sceptre topped with a green parrot. Both are adorned with pearl and gemstone jewellery. A gold standard stands at the right edge.2011-01-28Two ornate metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a draped backdrop of orange-red satin and an elaborate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a green garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a blue sari, a crown, jewelled earrings and garlands of white and pink roses, with a green parrot perched on a raised object between them. Kumkum and vibhuti marks are visible on their foreheads.2013-03-16