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May 19 2013

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Photograph of a decorated shrine with two silver-finished deity murtis standing on red cloth bases, framed by a floral arch of red, yellow, purple, white and green garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and ornate gold jewellery, and has a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the right figure wears a tall crown and heavy jewellery. A golden bull figure stands in front. Bright painted pillars frame the arch.2013-05-19Two golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.2009-01-12Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side under a golden arch, framed by lush garlands of yellow, red and purple marigolds and green foliage. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent-shaped crown ornament, a rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklaces and a glittering white-and-green sash, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears an orange sari, a jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and holds a lotus-like sceptre. Bangles and a floral garland rest at their feet beside green-and-white ornaments. No physical people are visible.2010-12-29May 15 20132013-05-15A photograph of two metal deity murtis dressed in saffron-orange cloth, seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, holds a golden trident in one hand, and wears a dark rudraksha mala with heavy gold and gem necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold headdress, large earrings, layered white beaded and gold necklaces, and holds a small green parrot perched on a raised hand. Both are decorated with jewelled silver-and-stone armbands and ornate bodices. No living people are visible.2010-12-27October 26 20142014-10-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti shown in a shrine setting, framed by thick garlands of red roses, white jasmine, green leaves and yellow marigolds arranged in a large arch. The central metal figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a silver-and-gem embellished garment, and holds a spear-like staff topped with a small pennant and a pink rose. Two smaller attendant figures in jewelled crowns flank him, one on each side. In front stands a large gold peacock figure with an outstretched beak and feathered crest. An orange and red canopy with painted floral motifs spans the top. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A richly adorned metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red-draped platform before a red curtain and gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban with jeweled ornaments, heavy jewelled necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a blue garment, and holds a trident in one hand. The female deity wears a blue sari and layered gem-studded necklaces and a tall jeweled crown. Yellow and purple-pink flower garlands drape both figures, and a gold kalasha with green stones sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-30Close view of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, set against a green satin drape and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a pearl-and-jewel ornament, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, with garlands of white jasmine and red roses draped around both. Marigold and rose garlands frame the scene.2013-01-01 +1 copiesOctober 26 20142014-10-26Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity pair sit side by side in a shrine decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands and green foliage. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange robes, holds a trident in one hand, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange sari-style robes, layered pearl and gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. A gold-framed arch with floral carvings frames the top. No living people are visible.2010-12-31October 27 20142014-10-27 +2 copies