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December 08 2009

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Golden metal murti images of Shiva and Parvati seated against a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure, Shiva, wears a tall golden crown with an orange-red band, holds a trident and a raised hand, and is adorned with a white and silver necklace and a rudraksha-style chain over a maroon dhoti. The right figure, Parvati, wears a tall ornamented crown with a dangling tassel, a green silk sari, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a small green parrot near her hand. Her hand holds a golden ritual object. No physical people are visible; these are statues depicting deities.2013-09-18June 29 20092009-06-29Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a gilded peetha before a bright orange curtain within an ornate gold-leaf arch. The figure on the left is a male deity with a golden face, a tall crown, a trident raised in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, wearing a blue dhoti, a white and blue beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green and gold sari with a tall ornate headdress, a red garland and elaborate jewelry. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like base with a green leaf offering sits in front.2013-09-19August 12 20132013-08-12A photograph of two deity murtis seated side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left is a gold-toned murti wearing an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces, and holding a trident; a gold kalasha-like vessel stands at the left edge. The figure on the right is a gold-toned female murti wearing a red blouse, a pink sari, white pearl necklaces, and a crown, with a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped across her. Marigold garlands and a decorated altar rest in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-01-21June 18 20132013-06-18August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesMarch 25 20132013-03-25Close view of a deity murti pair in a temple setting: a golden-faced male murti wearing a tan turban with a jeweled crown, a blue embroidered garment and a sparkling white bead necklace, holding a golden trident, flanked by a female murti in a red embroidered sari with a black veil, gold jewelry and a green-and-gold ornament on her forehead. Behind them are garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and leaves, with a gold-framed arch and red drapery. Statues only, no physical people present.2009-06-09Two golden murti statues of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, red garment, and layered jeweled necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like object. The female figure wears a dark green blouse, a green and gold garment, a jeweled headpiece, and a long garland of white flowers with red accents. Oil lamps stand at the left edge, and a photo credit overlay appears on the right.2009-06-30Two metal deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent and jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces, a red stone pendant and a tall jeweled crown. Both are decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a small bouquet of red flowers.2010-08-28