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October 18 2011

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Photograph of two bronze-finished deity murtis in a temple shrine, set before teal drapery edged with gold. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a cobra-headed staff, and is adorned with a jewelled garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a crown with green and red stones, a deep blue garment, layered gold necklaces and a red flower garland, with one hand raised in a mudra. No living people are visible. The murtis are statues, not people.2011-10-18Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side in front of a shimmering blue draped backdrop with a gold ornate arch above. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a white pearl garland, a red sash, layered beaded necklaces and a trident in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black and gold jewelled headdress, black and gold garments with ornate jewellery, and both are garlanded with red flowers and green leaves. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-07A gilded metal murti of a deity pair stands in a temple shrine against a blue satin backdrop with gold-framed arch. The left figure wears an orange and blue turban, a pearl necklace, layered beaded and jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, jeweled earrings and a marigold garland. Yellow marigold and green leaf garlands drape both figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-08-13Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28August 09 20112011-08-09Photo of two metal murti statues of deities in a temple shrine against a blue satin backdrop with gold arch trim. The figure on the left, a polished silver-coloured deity murti, wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a cobra-topped drum-like instrument, and is adorned with a rudraksha-style necklace and jewelled armlets. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red-and-gold necklace and a red-rose garland, with a raised hand. Red rose garlands drape both figures. Stone walls frame the scene.2011-08-08September 19 20112011-09-19Golden utsava murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled belt, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The Parvati figure wears a green and maroon sari with gold jewellery, earrings and a jewelled crown, and both figures are garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. This is a photograph of deity murti, not living people.2009-06-29Two metal deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine set against a turquoise satin curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, orange garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident and a serpent-entwined staff. The figure on the right has a dark tall hairstyle with gold adornments, a green and red garland, layered gold necklaces and an orange-red sari-like dress. Both are decorated with flower garlands, and offerings of flowers and a silver plate appear in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-06-24 +1 copiesSilver-toned murti of a deity with an orange turban-like headdress and orange cloth draped over the shoulders, holding a trident in one hand and a drum-like object in the other. A consort figure stands to the right with a black hair bun adorned with gold ornaments, wearing layered jewelry, a teal garment and a long veil. Both figures are framed by red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, in front of gold-and-orange shimmering drapery within an ornate gilded arch. This is a photograph of deity murtis at a temple, with no people physically present.2011-06-24October 22 20122012-10-22June 24 20112011-06-24