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December 21 2010

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Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side in a temple shrine, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green foliage. The figure on the left wears a white turban, a crown, a trident-like staff, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, with jewelled bangles and a jewelled hand. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, heavy gold jewellery, a white dhoti-style cloth and a jewelled necklace while holding a small ornate object. A gold arch and red drapery frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-12-21Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side against a red velvet backdrop framed by a gold ornate arch, both heavily adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. The murti on the left wears a white turban with a jeweled crown, a dark rudraksha mala, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in a jeweled hand. The murti on the right wears a black crown with jeweled band, white dhoti with embroidered gold borders, a large embellished gold collar, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold, purple and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a vertical tilak and holds a golden trident aloft, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces over red robes. The female figure wears a tall ornate crown, red robes, gem-set jewelry, and holds a small green parrot on her raised hand. Their hands and garments are decorated with white and green stone inlay. The setting suggests a temple decorated with flowers, consistent with a darshan display of deity murtis rather than living people.2010-12-28December 21 20102010-12-21Two painted deity murtis seated on a red-draped pedestal inside a stone temple shrine, framed by a gilded arch and dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blooms with green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white turban with a crown-like ornament, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a white sari with silver embroidery and jewelled ornaments. A brass oil lamp stands in the lower left foreground. No living people are visible.2010-12-21April 08 20132013-04-08February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesTwo metal murti statues of a deity couple stand on a blue draped backdrop in a temple setting. The left figure is male, wearing a white dhoti with gold borders, a white and gold turban-like headdress, a crown, a deep maroon garment, layered silver necklaces and a red-orange flower garland; he holds a golden trident and a small drum-like instrument. The right figure is female, wearing a royal blue sari with gold trim, a silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a red-orange garland, and she holds a lotus-like object. Both statues have polished metallic faces with red lips and bindi marks. The grey stone wall behind them is carved.2007-09-24Close view of two ornate metal murti statues seated before a green silk curtain framed by a gilded arch. The left figure, male, wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a red-marked forehead, and a beaded and gem-studded necklace; a trident-like staff rests beside him. The right figure, female, has a black hair braid with white flower decorations, a white and gold sari, and a long jeweled necklace, and holds a brass kalasha. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Shown are deity murti, not living people.2014-08-19Two ornately decorated deity murtis, a male form on the left and a female form on the right, seated side by side on a golden peetha with green gem-like inserts. The male figure wears a jeweled crown with a crescent, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style chest ornament, and a red and gold garment. The female figure wears a tiered crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a blue garment. Both are framed by thick garlands of white jasmine and red and orange flowers arranged in a tall arch against a stone pillar.Two golden-bodied deity murtis sit side by side in yellow-draped robes, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow and red marigolds and green foliage. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban, a trident in hand and a rudraksha mala, with a jewelled gold necklace and armlets. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown with jewelled ornaments, a green parrot perched on the raised hand, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both have large jewelled earrings and red-painted lips.2010-12-26