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December 21 2009

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Two deity murtis seated side by side under a yellow-green cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has dark hair, a peacock feather on a red headpiece, a gold-and-jewelled crown and a jewelled blue and gold necklace, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold veil and red sari with gold jewellery and a red gem pendant, holding a white clay pot with a cotton wick. Both are adorned with fresh flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, and gold pots of offerings are placed in front.2009-12-21December 20 20092009-12-20Two painted deity murti sit on a golden throne-like seat within a gilded arched shrine with a yellow-green backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown with a peacock feather, blue and gold attire, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a blue shawl, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold embroidery, a red and gold veil, jewelled necklaces and holds a pot with a white cloth. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers drape the figures and the pedestal. In the foreground a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair sits beneath a saffron-orange cloth, with a small decorated icon at the right edge. Ornate gold lamp stands flank the shrine.2009-12-21June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09A pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side within an ornate gilded arched niche with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy ornate necklaces and a white dhoti with a gold border, and holds a golden staff-like object and a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a blue silk blouse and blue skirt, a tall jewelled crown and layered ornate necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape both figures, and a golden kalasha-shaped object with green gemstone accents sits in front. Golden oil lamps flank the arch.2010-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated temple murti pair seated inside a gilded arched shrine niche with a yellow-green cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a blue and white patterned dhoti, a red and gold top, a peacock feather crown and a vertical tilak; the figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, a veil and heavy gold jewellery and holds a silver pot. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang over a white-draped altar in front with a gold tray and small brass lamps. Two small golden shrine-like objects sit at the lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-20August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesMay 15 20122012-05-15Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated before a green silk curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a gold floral ornament, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, and a multi-coloured jewelled necklace, and holds a gold hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands with red flowers, layered gem necklaces, and a blue blouse with a green silk skirt. Red and white flower offerings rest in the foreground. The statues are not living people.2013-06-24 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side before a green and gold brocade backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a blue garment, a large rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a blue gem pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a staff-like attribute. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown, a deep red sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a gold lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. The photograph shows the sanctum statues rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2013-07-25August 19 20132013-08-19