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December 09 2011

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Two metal murtis of a deity couple stand inside a decorated shrine framed by ornate gold-toned arch panels. The male murti wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, an orange shawl, a red-and-gold dhoti, layered silver necklaces and a raised hand in blessing. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, green sari with a gold border, earrings and a silver necklace. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and purple blossoms, with green leaves along the arch. A pink cloth canopy hangs above. No living people are visible.2011-12-09A photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis seated side by side within a richly decorated palanquin or ratha-style shrine. Garlands of red, pink, yellow, white and purple flowers frame them, and an orange and red cloth drapes above. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like headdress and an orange shawl; the figure on the right wears a crown, a green skirt-like garment and a gold-trimmed red border. Silver ornaments and necklaces adorn both.2011-12-09December 09 20112011-12-09December 09 20112011-12-09December 09 20112011-12-09Photograph of two golden metal murti of a Hindu deity couple, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a veil, both decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The male murti wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident; the female murti wears a gold necklace, jeweled earrings and an orange-and-gold sari. They stand beneath a gold arched canopy with orange draping in a temple setting, consistent with a procession or ritual display. No living people are visible.2011-12-05 +1 copiesMay 19 20132013-05-19December 03 20112011-12-03April 30 20122012-04-30A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side on a throne, heavily decorated with marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and purple. The seated figure on the left wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over the head, gold jewellery and a crown, with the right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a green and red silk sari with gold border, a flower crown and earrings, and holds a hand on the lap. A brass bell is visible at the upper left and a person's orange-clad arm and yellow cloth edge the left foreground. Green leaves hang beside the throne.2011-12-05 +1 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on an ornate gold-framed throne, heavily decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti and orange shawl, a tall white crown, a pearl necklace and bangles, and holds its hands in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a yellow-orange sari with a red border, layered pearl necklaces, a tall crowned headdress and a gesturing hand. A brass oil lamp and a small brass vessel sit at the front on a green cloth. No physical people are visible.2011-11-29April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies