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October 25 2011

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Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated on a decorated throne before a turquoise curtain within an ornate gilded arch. The left figure has four arms, holds a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a tiger-skin patterned cloth, a rudraksha-like beaded necklace and a crown-like headdress. The right figure wears a red sari, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled headpiece. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and an orange cloth and a small lingam rest on a gold plate in front. Deity murti, no physical people visible.2011-10-25October 25 20112011-10-25Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a teal satin backdrop framed by ornate gold arch work. The figure on the left has a tall matted crown, tripundra on the forehead, a tiger-skin wrap, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The figure on the right wears a deep red sari, elaborate gold jewellery and a jewelled headpiece, and holds a lotus-like gesture. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and purple flower garlands and have green leaf decorations. In the foreground a brass offering tray holds small glass-topped items. Watermarked archive photo of deity murtis, no living people visible.2011-10-25September 07 20112011-09-07A decorated deity murti pair seated in a gilded arch against blue draped fabric, a male figure in an orange turban and gold jewelled garments holding a trident, and a female figure in a red and gold sari with a jewelled braid beside him. A green-draped stone lingam sits in front, wrapped in marigold and red-and-white flower garlands, with gold and rudraksha ornaments. No living people are visible.2011-06-24September 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden-finished murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under an ornate gold arch in a temple setting. Shiva holds a trident and a small drum, wears a leopard-print garment, rudraksha beads and a tall crown with a crescent. Parvati wears a green and gold sari, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled headpiece, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a golden offering dish with a saffron cloth sits in front of them. Purple drapery fills the base, and oil lamps stand at the sides. Deity murti only, no physical people visible.2009-06-20October 31 20112011-10-31A photograph of a temple shrine dominated by two large gilded statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall matted topknot, holds a trident in one hand and wears a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads, while the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, gold ornaments and a blue garment. Both are decorated with red, yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front sits a shivalingam draped with an orange cloth and adorned with garlands and a metal hood. Below, a small white marble bust wrapped in a blue shawl with a blue turban and rudraksha mala is placed on a blue cloth. No people are visible.2011-10-28September 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesA gilded murti of the deity Shiva and his consort seated together within an ornate golden arched frame in a temple setting. The male figure has a tall jatamakuta with a crescent moon, raises a trident in one hand and holds a drum-like object, wearing a leopard-print garment, a rudraksha mala and a bead necklace. The female figure wears a green and gold sari, layered jeweled necklaces, earrings and a crown, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. A small figure in orange cloth sits in front on a golden seat with green jeweled decorations, and golden oil lamps stand at the sides. The statues are deity murti, not living people.2009-06-20June 05 20112011-06-05