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December 01 20112011-12-01Two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with heavy garlands of orange and yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with green leaf garlands behind them and a gold-brown cloth canopy above. The left figure, a Meenakshi-style deity murti, wears a tall gold crown, a bright orange-red cloth framing its face, a jeweled necklace and a white-and-green sari with a white border, one hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a tall gold crown with a jeweled band, a dark blue garment, and layered jeweled necklaces. The scene is a festival-style alankaram at a temple setting.2013-04-17 +2 copiesOctober 02 20142014-10-02April 23 20122012-04-23Close-up photo of two silver-and-gold deity murti statues in a temple, decorated for worship. The left figure has long black hair, an orange-red headcloth, a silver trident held in one hand, and a gold hand raised in blessing, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. The right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a gold necklace, large earrings and a green-and-orange garment. Both are framed by garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers behind them. No physical people are visible.2011-12-24Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a golden arched shrine niche with deep red velvet drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a jeweled brooch, large earrings, a layered jeweled necklace and a long garland of red and white flowers; it holds a trident and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, matching earrings and jeweled necklaces, with white and red flower garlands, and holds a small golden object in one hand. Ornate gold embossing frames the niche. No physical people are visible.2009-11-16October 22 20112011-10-22Two gilded murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side in a temple hall, with stone pillars behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, with long black hair piled up in a crown and a striped headdress; he wears a red flower garland, a jewelled necklace and an orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green and gold necklace, a red flower garland and a patterned red-and-gold sari, with hands held in a mudra. Yellow flowers sit at their feet, and a decorated golden item is visible at the lower right edge.2012-08-02Two gilded murtis seated side by side before a lilac drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left is a four-armed deity murti with an orange turban, red-and-gold garments, layered beaded necklaces and a jewelled white hand ornament, holding a trident and a mace-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver and gold embellishment, pink jewelled earrings, a red and gold necklace and a yellow and red flower garland. A small green parrot sits near the right figure's hand, and a row of brass lamps with green-tipped flames stands in front of them.2014-09-07December 31 20182018-12-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, ornate jeweled necklaces, and holds a silver trident; the female figure wears a jeweled crown-like headdress, layered necklaces and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. Both have gold faces with forehead markings, and a brass lamp-like offering tray sits in the foreground.2012-04-20 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies