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February 18 20112011-02-18February 18 20112011-02-18 +1 copiesOctober 13 20122012-10-13Two black stone deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine at night, framed by ornate gold carved niches and foliage behind them. The left figure wears an orange turban, a white dhoti-like cloth, a jeweled necklace and a red-and-white garland, with a raised hand showing a ring. The right figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown and a yellow, red and green garland. Both are heavily adorned with gold and jeweled ornaments for a festival decoration.2011-04-17A black stone murti of a seated deity pair in a golden arched frame, surrounded by green leaves. The male figure wears an orange turban with a golden crown, a yellow dhoti-like garment and a heavily jewelled breastplate, and holds a silver trident. The female figure beside him wears a green sari, gold crown and layered gold necklaces, with red and yellow garlands draped across both figures. Deity murti, not living people.2012-10-11Photograph of a dark stone murti of a seated deity with an orange turban and a white dhoti-style garment, adorned with gold and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled pendant and a jewelled hand-ornament, and a second, smaller dark stone murti beside it wearing a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown and jewelled ornaments. Both murtis are garlanded with yellow marigold, red rose and jasmine garlands with green leaves, set in a dark niche framed by gilded arch decoration. The figures are statues, not living people.2011-04-17December 23 20072007-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded arched shrine housing two large decorated deity murtis, with a figure holding a trident in a green garment and an orange-and-green-clad companion seated beside. Both wear layered beaded necklaces and orange-and-green dress, with a crown-like headdress on the left figure. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape the murtis, and a decorated kalasha or offering sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side against red drapery, and a kumkum-marked bull-like form appears at the base.2009-12-17A photograph of a temple shrine showing two ornate metal deity murtis. The left figure holds a trident and wears a crown and rudraksha-style ornaments, while the right figure holds a staff and wears a crown and silver ornaments. Both are decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and jewelled necklaces. A white-clad priest with a shaved head kneels or bends at the lower left near a low ornamental pedestal. Behind them is a green drape.2012-04-06December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of two processional murti statues of a deity and consort adorned for a festival. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a silver-jewelled crown, a white dhoti, a dark purple sash, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and holds a ceremonial staff topped with a shell-like finial. The female figure wears a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown, silver necklaces and bangles. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves, and stand against a red curtain under a stone ceiling. The statues are depictions, not living people.2007-12-23A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a flower-covered altar. A dark-faced seated male murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, white dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled waist belt. Beside him a dark-faced female murti in a purple silk sari with gold zari border wears a jewelled crown and a nose ring. A smaller white figure in a brown head covering and jewelled necklace sits in front. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers frame the arrangement, and a violet bird emblem appears at the upper left. These are statues, not living people.2018-01-31