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December 15 2011

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December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesDecember 12 20112011-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26 +1 copiesTwo golden murti statues seated side by side under a gold arched canopy, decorated with marigold and orange-yellow, magenta and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and ornate silver-white jewellery, holding a golden trident in one hand with the other raised in a jewel-studded blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, large earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, an orange garment, and holds a golden staff. A small floral arrangement rests in front of them with a brass ritual vessel.2010-12-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, both wearing orange-saffron garments. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears a tall orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a crown-like headpiece. The figure on the right wears a green-and-gold necklace, multiple gold earrings and jewelled arm bands, and holds a small green parrot. Both statues are framed by garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and purple. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2010-12-27Two large metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side, adorned with orange-saffron draped garments, silver and jewelled ornaments, rudraksha beads, and crowns. The figure on the left holds a trident and a silver-decorated hand gesture, wearing an orange turban and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears an orange sari-like garment, a crown with jewelled necklaces, and holds a small green parrot. Behind them is a dense arrangement of marigold garlands in yellow, red, and purple, with green foliage framing the scene. These are statues, not living people. Sacred decoration of the murtis.2010-12-27Two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side, heavily decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, a red-and-white shawl, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a silver trident in one hand. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, a blue silk sari with gold embroidery, a long white and green flower garland, and jewelled ornaments. Both are dressed for a festival procession, with ornate gold and red floral decoration in the foreground.2011-12-17December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden murti pair seated amid dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a gold necklace, a sacred thread, and a dark red garment, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and rests a hand on the other figure's arm. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a throne-like platform in front of a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown ornament, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, a gold necklace and orange dhoti-like garments, holding a trident-like staff with a damaru-style emblem in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black crown, orange garments, layered gold necklaces and earrings. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple blooms, and a purple satin cloth covers the base. Green stone-like ornaments hang from the front of the platform, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-12-27November 06 20112011-11-06