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October 08 2007

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Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side on a raised platform before a deep red velvet backdrop during a Pradosha puja. The male figure wears an orange and red turban with a white dhoti, a red garment with layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while the other is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a cream and red sari with a gold kiritam, pearl strands, layered gold necklaces, and bangles, with rose garlands draped over both figures. Bright marigold and rose garlands and a carved stone architrave frame the scene.2007-10-08February 16 20072007-02-16July 25 20072007-07-25 +2 copiesA photograph of a pair of gold-toned murti statues of a deity couple seated on a decorated pedestal, shown in close view under a stone canopy. The male figure wears a white and red turban, red and gold dhoti-style garments, ornate white beaded necklaces and bracelets, and holds a ritual staff with a finial in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red and orange choli, a white flowing skirt, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and rests one hand on the male figure's shoulder. Both are adorned with white flower garlands, red flowers, and a jewelled Shiva lingam-style emblem on the base. A white cloth backdrop is visible behind them. +2 copiesOctober 08 20072007-10-08June 27 20072007-06-27 +1 copiesOctober 08 20072007-10-08Photograph of two golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seen from below, decorated for worship. The figure on the left, with four arms and a crown, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, wears a red and gold dhoti-style garment with a red sash, and has layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a cream and red sari with a red-and-gold border, gold jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers. A large copper cobra hood stands beside them, and a flower garland hangs in the lower right. The setting is a temple-style structure with a stone ceiling, consistent with a deity murti procession or puja display.2007-10-08Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side. The figure on the left wears a red and white turban, a deep maroon velvet garment, multiple tiered jeweled necklaces and a red bindi, with its right hand raised in abhaya mudra showing a red stone. The figure on the right has a black braid, a gold silk sari with jeweled belt, a purple blouse, layered diamond-style necklaces and a crown, with its hand held up in a gesture. Both have painted red lips and ornate earrings. Behind them is a grey stone wall.2007-10-25Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a stone ledge against a black background. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth, a gold crown with crescent ornament, a layered beaded necklace with a large green-and-red pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a red and gold saree, a tall jewelled crown, pearl necklaces and a gold chain. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and green leaf garlands, with red flower garlands hanging at the bottom, and small oil lamps glow in the foreground.2007-04-17Two gold-coloured deity murti stand side by side, decorated for worship with fresh red rose and yellow marigold garlands. The figure on the left, shown with a trident-like staff and a raised hand, wears a red-and-orange headwrap, a red bodice, a white dhoti and layered pearl necklaces. The figure on the right wears a white and red sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a red bindi. Gold bangles and a gold waist ornament are visible. The setting is a stone temple wall with carved ornamentation. No people are present.2007-10-08Two large gilded statues of a deity couple stand against white draped cloth in a covered hall. The figure on the left wears a white and red turban, a white dhoti with a red border, a broad gold belt and layered gold necklaces, and holds a small drum-shaped ritual object aloft in one hand. The figure on the right wears a red blouse with gold trim, an orange-gold sari, a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, and a dark braid decorated with flowers. Both have painted red lips and bindi marks. Behind them stands a carved wooden or stone element with a crescent ornament. No physical people are visible.