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September 11 2017

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Photograph of a shrine niche framed by a gilded arch with a red velvet backdrop, showing two deity murtis (statues) seated on a golden throne-like platform. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a purple and lavender garment, a multi-strand beaded necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a pink-and-green sari, and garlands. Both are decorated with flower garlands in red, white and multicoloured blooms. A lingam with garlands rests at the base, and flanking garlanded figures and ornamented panels appear at the edges. No physical people are visible apart from a partial figure at the far left edge.2017-09-11Golden murti statues of a male and female deity seated before a bright red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red and white turban, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and pearl necklaces. The female figure wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, earrings and a lavender sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-06-20October 01 20172017-10-01 +2 copiesGolden metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated side by side on a peetha before an orange-red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left deity holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a leopard-print headdress with a crescent-style ornament, a red-and-gold necklace and a pink lower garment. The right deity wears a green sari with gold border, a large round gold pendant necklace, earrings and a dark coiffed hairstyle. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers drape both figures, and a gold kalasha-style offering with green stone-like pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2014-08-15A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red draped throne within a gilded arch. The Shiva figure wears a brown turban with a crescent moon, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with a green silk garment, a gold necklace and white beaded ornaments. The Parvati figure wears a crown, a teal sari with an orange border, pearl necklaces and yellow and purple marigold garlands. A dark stone shivalinga sits in front, with a gold kalasha-like pedestal between the figures. Flowers and a green leaf are placed at the base. The image is a photograph of a deity murti; no living people are visible.2017-08-25November 25 20092009-11-25A photograph of a gilded statue pair seated on a raised platform before a red draped backdrop within a golden arch. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a green and orange turban with a crown-like headdress, multiple gold and bead necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a ritual object, with white dhoti and a saffron-orange sash. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a black and gold headdress, layered necklaces, and a green and white sari with a magenta skirt-like draping. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower garlands. In front stands a silver ritual tray with a small orange-draped linga-shaped object and small oil lamps flank the sides.2010-02-05June 18 20092009-06-18September 22 20092009-09-22A golden deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati stands in an ornate gilded arch with a deep red curtain behind. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, and holds a trident; the female figure wears an orange and purple sari with a jewelled crown and necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Golden lamp stands flank the arch, and an ornate shivalinga-style base with a cloth sits at the front on a pink satin cloth. No people are present.2010-09-15February 01 20182018-02-01Close view of two metal deity murti in a golden shrine arch with gold brocade backdrop. The left figure wears a red turban with a tilak on the forehead, rudraksha-style beaded and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, jewelled necklaces, earrings and a pink-purple sari with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Both are decorated with colourful gemstone ornaments and garlands. In the foreground are rows of brass lamp-like offerings. No people are visible.2013-05-29