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April 07 20082008-04-07 +2 copiesDecember 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched niche, with a golden shivalinga-like form in front. The two figures are golden-complexioned with ornate silver and red jewellery, rudraksha-style beads, and a trident held in one hand; one wears a red and green turban with a crown, the other a dark cap, and both are in orange and purple silk. The murtis are framed by large garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves, with a brass lamp stand at left.2009-12-26Photograph of a decorated shrine with two golden murti figures seated on a throne-like platform, surrounded by arches of yellow, orange, purple, red and white flower garlands. The central figure wears a crown, a trident-like staff and a purple and gold garment with a jewelled necklace; the figure beside wears an orange-gold sari, a crown and pearl-and-stone necklaces. Another golden figure stands at the right with a bearded face and red-white garlands, and a figure at the far left wears a blue turban. Brass oil lamps burn in the foreground and green-stone pendants hang from the platform. No living people are visible. Overlay text reads pedia.org, which is omitted2016-12-02 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti are seated side by side on a decorated chariot or palanquin, heavily garlanded with yellow and red marigold and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a tiered ornate crown, holds a trident, and has a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown and a blue brocade sari, holding a staff. Both wear layered necklaces, jeweled garlands and large earrings. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the scene, with a window and sunlight at right.2009-01-12A photograph of a decorated shrine tableau with large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, the male figure in an orange turban holding a trishul and wearing layered silver necklaces, the female figure in a gold-brocade blouse and teal and purple skirt. Yellow, orange and magenta garlands frame the arch. In front, a smaller white-and-orange seated figure with a gold chain and rudraksha-style beads sits on a blue cushioned seat, surrounded by flower garlands and petals on the floor. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2007-12-30January 12 20092009-01-12A festival procession image of two gilded metal utsava murti deities seated side by side on a palanquin-style platform in a temple. The figure on the left, holding a trident, wears a purple skirt, a tall black crown, jewelled necklaces and red-and-white flower garlands; the figure on the right wears a gold-and-cream sari and a jewelled crown with multiple strands of pearl necklaces, also garlanded with red and white flowers. A green and gold brocade backdrop, carved gold arch and a brass kalasha-like vessel with an orange cloth and garland stand nearby. Deity murti only; no living people are visible.2011-09-16Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side within a golden arched shrine niche against a dark blue backdrop. The male figure wears a multicoloured green, pink and red turban, holds a trident and a staff, and wears layered silver and jewelled necklaces with a pink and magenta cloth, with a blue and pink silk skirt draped below. The female figure wears a purple blouse, a turquoise blue skirt with gold border, a gold headdress and layered gold necklaces, and holds a small object. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and multicoloured flower strands. These are statues, not physical people, in a temple setting with ornate gold framing and a flower-decorated pedestal to the right.2008-12-28Ornate golden metal murti figures of a deity couple stand in a gilded arch before a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and a crown-like headdress, holds a trident, and is draped in white and maroon garments with a rudraksha mala and heavy jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a green silk sari with a jewelled crown, necklaces, and a raised hand gesture. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers with green leaves hang from their shoulders and arms. Below, a seated murti with a crown-like headdress and a shivalinga-like element rests on a gold base, and a blue-clothed figure appears at the bottom edge. No living people are visible.2010-09-06Two gilded murti statues of a deity couple seated on a raised dais, richly decorated for alankaram. The male figure wears a jeweled gold crown with a crescent moon, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and is dressed in white and gold with a red and gold shawl. The female figure beside him wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue and gold garment, and heavy silver and gold necklaces. Both are framed by white jasmine and red-and-green flower garlands. In front, a large gold kalasha-style peetha with a black linga and gold-lidded vessel sits on a decorated base, surrounded by flower garlands, a small brass lamp and marigold offerings. Pink and red silk drapes hang at the sides. The statues are deity murti, not living people. +1 copies