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February 14 20162016-02-14February 14 20162016-02-14September 10 20172017-09-10June 25 20132013-06-25May 09 20132013-05-09 +2 copiesA 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.2013-09-19Two silver-coloured deity murtis seated side by side on a cushioned seat before a dark red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a green bodice, a heavy silver necklace and rudraksha-style ornaments, and holds a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a pink and teal sari and layered silver jewellery, and holds a flower garland. Both are adorned with fresh garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, and a copper-coloured decorative seat with green-tipped finials sits in front. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2009-09-03July 10 20132013-07-10 +1 copiesTwo golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 03 20092009-09-03Gilded 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.2010-02-03