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September 30 2008

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September 30 20082008-09-30September 30 20082008-09-30Photograph of two golden metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati within a gilded arched niche with deep red curtains. The left figure, Shiva, wears an orange turban with a crown-like ornament, holds a trident and a drum, and wears a bead necklace with a rudraksha-style mala and wears an orange wrap. The right figure, Parvati, wears a black and gold crown, an orange sari, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. A large brass oil lamp with a flame stands in front of them, and the scene is lit warmly against an ornate temple stone wall.2009-06-01Close view of a golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch against a dark red velvet backdrop. The male murti wears an orange-red dhoti and turban with a jeweled crown and multi-strand necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female murti wears a pink and gold sari, a jeweled crown, gold and white necklaces, and a yellow and purple flower garland.2010-01-13A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured striped turban in red, white and blue, a silver-toned trident is raised in one hand, and a tall adorned crown and rudraksha-style necklaces appear on both figures. The figure on the right wears a silver crown with a tall ornament, layered silver jewellery and a red-and-gold garment. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a row of gold oil lamps or decorative lamps sits in front. These are statues, not physical people.2008-10-02A photograph of a golden utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, heavy necklaces and a red and teal sari. Both are draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a row of green and gold lamp-shaped ornaments hangs at the front. No physical people are visible; the image shows deity murtis only.2008-10-02Photograph of two deity murti figures in a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep blue velvet backdrop and string lights overhead. The figure on the left wears a gold crown with a red, white and blue patterned wrap, holds a trident-like staff and a round object, and is draped in red and green garlands over orange-gold clothing. The figure on the right wears an ornate gold headdress, a large blue and gold jewelled necklace, and a blue skirt with red garlands. Gold sculpted arch frames the scene, with a partially visible decorated stone pillar at the right edge.2008-10-01December 16 20092009-12-16July 20 20102010-07-20Gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a lime-green backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and red turban-style crown, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like hand drum or staff, with a heavy jeweled necklace, rudraksha-like beaded garlands and a blue cloth at the base. The female figure wears an orange-red silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, earrings and a jeweled headpiece, holding a small ceremonial object. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang at both sides and marigold-yellow garlands drape over the arch. No living people are visible; this is a photograph of decorated murti statues.2009-06-28November 19 20092009-11-19June 29 20092009-06-29