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August 05 2010

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A golden arched shrine framing two large painted deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green dhoti-like lower garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and silver patterned sari and a conical crown, with a silver necklace. Between them sits a decorated cobra hood above a white and gold base. Both are draped with garlands of pink, orange, yellow and purple flowers. Red curtains hang behind, and brass oil lamps stand on each side of the arch.2010-09-29A gilded deity murti pair, a Shiva-Parvati form, seated on a throne within an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a yellow-and-red sari-style cloth. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and silver lamp stands flank the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no person is shown.2010-08-06October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched frame and a deep red curtain behind it. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red-orange turban, a crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, a purple and pink sari, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a seated figure in blue clothing with a white shawl and a gold necklace, head bowed, with hands folded in a seated posture, placed before a white-draped platform. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small figure stands at the right edge. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom right corner.2010-09-15A photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gold arch and red drapery. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown, with a heavily ornamented red and gold necklace, and holds a trident. A second figure beside it wears a tiered crown and layered gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang on both. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp and a copper-gold shield-shaped object with green gemstone-like inserts. No physical people are visible.2010-08-06Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red throne-like seat before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari-style dress and heavy necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at left. In the lower right foreground a seated person in white and gold clothing with a striped headcloth is partly visible, with garlands around them. Their presence is a physical person, but the image is dominated by the murti pair.2010-08-01A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown and a crescent ornament, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered pearl-style necklaces and a pink-gold sari. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape around the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the sides of the arch.2010-08-08A gilded statue pair seated on a golden throne-like seat under an ornate golden arch, draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and a hand gesture, wears a red-orange crown and jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a beaded necklace. Red fabric hangs behind them, with brass lamps flanking the base. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-10-06A gilded shrine image of a deity pair seated within an ornate golden arched frame before a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a dark rudraksha-style mala with green and red stones, holding a trident and a gold ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are gold-coloured murtis. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang from the shoulders, and a gold kalasha-like object with green gems stands in the foreground, with brass lamps on either side. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-10-06 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden peetha inside a gold-framed arched shrine niche with a red cloth backdrop. The male figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-like crown, a white jewelled necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a green-jewelled hand gesture. The female figure on the right wears a white and gold sari, a tall decorated hair ornament, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers drape both figures. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel with green-gem accents sits on a gold base with leaf decorations, and brass oil lamps flank the frame. These are statues, not people.2010-07-13October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copies