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June 21 2013

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November 24 20152015-11-24September 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesTwo golden-faced deity murti figures stand side by side in a temple niche before a dark red curtain. The male figure, with a gold-and-red turban, ornate silver and gold necklaces, and a red and gold brocade dhoti, holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and raises the other in blessing. The female figure wears a cream sari with red-gold border, a gold headpiece with pearls, layered gold necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands, and the lower figure wears a lavender skirt-like drapery. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam setting.2007-10-08August 23 20152015-08-23Photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a pink and red turban, rudraksha mala, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; a gold cobra hood and a long spear-like staff are visible. The female deity beside him wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a flower-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a gold oil lamp stands at the left edge. The statues are depictions, not people, and no living person is visible.2010-09-11A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold panels with a red curtain behind. Two painted or lacquered deity murtis sit side by side: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, red and gold necklaces, earrings, and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall crown, layered gold and bead necklaces and bangles. Both are draped in yellow cloth and garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a small brass kalasha-like object sits at the base. The figures are statues, not living people, and no person is present in the scene.2010-08-04Two metal murti statues seated on a white draped pedestal against a red sequined backdrop framed by gold ornate arch. The left figure, male, wears an orange turban, orange-and-maroon checked dhoti, ornate jewelled and gold necklaces, bangles and an ankle bell, holding a trident and a small damaru-like drum. The right figure, female, has dark braided hair, wears a maroon sari with gold border, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a sprig of green. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. Deity murti with decorative jewelled hand and bell details.2011-07-31July 20 20102010-07-20Two gilded deity murti figures sit side by side on a decorated seat before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled crown, a richly embellished jewelled bodice, white dhoti, and holds a golden trident; garlands of white jasmine, purple and pink flowers hang from him. The figure on the right wears a black crown, silver jewelry, a teal-green sari with orange border, and holds a flame-like object in one hand. Both carry heavy garlands and ornate silver adornments. No living people are visible.2009-06-03 +1 copiesTwo large metallic deity murti statues seated side by side on a green silk-draped platform before a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, an orange and pink garment, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident in one hand with a small drum-like object in another while the other hand forms a mudra. The figure on the right has an ornate crown-like headdress with red and white jewels, a copper-gold sari with matching jewellery, and holds a staff-like object. Ornate gold and silver decoration surrounds them. These are statues, not living people.2013-02-21June 17 20162016-06-17Two bronze-coloured deity murti statues sit side by side against an orange silk backdrop under a gilded arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a snake, wears a red and gold crown, a white dhoti with an orange drape, and red and yellow flower garlands with jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown, a purple brocade sari with gold border, and holds a flame-like object, also adorned with garlands and ornate jewellery.2013-09-20