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August 15 2010

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August 03 20102010-08-03October 04 20102010-10-04 +2 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24Two decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25December 16 20102010-12-16A gilded arched shrine frames two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue and gold garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead chain, holding a trident-shaped staff and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, orange and red garments with a gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like item. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gilded lamp stands at the front beside a brass vessel with red flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-07-08Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown ornament, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and red tilak, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered red and white stone necklaces and a gold-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with green stones sits in front of them.2010-11-12September 16 20132013-09-16A gilded arch frames a pair of decorated deity murti statues seated on a pink-draped platform before a deep red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy jewelled necklaces and a patterned shawl, holding a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a crown and layered gold necklaces with a purple and red sari, with her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple garlands hang over both, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. No physical people are visible; the images are statues.2010-09-17October 11 20102010-10-11January 14 20102010-01-14July 21 20102010-07-21