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December 14 2010

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Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a multicoloured braided turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff; he is adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and layered beaded necklaces. Beside him, a female deity wears a white flower crown with a jewelled headpiece, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a tan garment, holding a green-leaved stem. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-12-14September 16 20132013-09-16August 03 20102010-08-03A golden-framed shrine presents a large statue pair of deities seated on a silver-edged throne before a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left, a male deity murti with a pink turban and a trident raised in one hand, wears a purple dhoti and jewelled ornaments. Beside him, a female deity murti in a pink silk sari and layered gold necklaces holds a flower garland and stands with one arm extended. Both are draped in white, yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front, a turbaned pink-and-maroon cloth bundle with a green leaf wreath and a jewelled band sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2010-12-16December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated before a deep orange draped backdrop within an ornate gold-toned arched frame. The figure on the left, with a golden crown and orange turban, holds a trident and wears a rudraksha mala, purple dhoti with gold border and a purple wrap, while the figure on the right wears a crown with white beaded garlands, a green blouse and green skirt. Both are heavily decorated with red rose garlands, a copper-toned shield-like backdrop with green gemstone ornaments sits in front, and an orange cloth and floral offering lie at the base. No living people are visible.2013-06-22 +1 copiesTwo 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.2010-11-12March 31 20132013-03-31July 20 20102010-07-20Gilded 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.2010-02-03Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06June 20 20152015-06-20 +1 copies