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December 23 20072007-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a stone shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti, a tall crown, a large silver necklace and a purple-edged shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jewelled golden crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are framed by garlands of white flowers and red and green leaves arranged in arches, with red blossoms and a kalasha-like object at their feet. No living people are visible.Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side on a blue silk drape, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy silver-jewelled necklaces, a black embroidered sash with gold border, white trousers, and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, layered silver necklaces, a green and orange sari, and holds a small figure in one hand. Both have golden faces and feet. A dark drum-like object appears at the right edge.2007-12-22December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair, not living people. A gold-coloured figure of a male deity on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears an orange turban, layered jewelled necklaces and a white dhoti with a blue and magenta skirt. Beside him a female deity figure wears an orange and green sari-style garment, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front of them a rounded shrine-like pedestal holds a wooden hooded snake-shaped piece above a dark orange-cloth form covered in white jasmine garlands, with a gold chain and bangles visible. The setting is a dark temple background with carved stone pillars at the edges.2007-12-22Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side on a white cloth, heavily decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown, a teal silk garment with gold brocade and a jeweled necklace, and holds a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal sari-style silk with gold border, layered gold and gem necklaces, and holds a garland. Both are surrounded by yellow, red and white flower garlands and purple blooms against a maroon curtain. These are statues, not living people.2012-04-23 +1 copiesApril 19 20132013-04-19 +3 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03Two ornately decorated golden statues of deities stand side by side on a raised platform before a dark red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a golden-brown shawl over a dark blue garment, holds a trident and a golden ritual staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and flower garlands of yellow and red blooms. The figure on the right wears a crown with a halo-like arch, a green skirt and orange top, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a flame-like object. Both are heavily ornamented with jewelry and garlands, and the setting is a stone temple wall. These are statues, not living people.2007-12-22Two deity murti figures, one male and one female, seated side by side on a decorated platform in a temple setting. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, a blue and magenta silk drape, silver-white trousers and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a green and orange garment, a jewelled crown and ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow, red, white and green flower strands. Between them stands an orange-draped object with a yellow bead mala and a brass vessel on top, with a green and gold striped cloth below. Three brass oil lamps stand in front on the right, and a small kalasha-style vessel is visible at lower left.2007-12-23A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple hall with red velvet curtains. Two large metal deity murtis stand behind an altar: the figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a white dhoti, holding a ceremonial object; the figure on the right wears a silver crown and a green and orange blouse with bangles. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. In front, a stone or metal linga-like form is covered with an orange cloth, a green garland and a striped silk cloth with gold borders. Brass lamps, a kalasha pot and a plate with offerings sit on the altar.2007-12-23 +1 copiesOctober 15 20072007-10-15