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October 08 20072007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08October 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a pair of gold-toned murti statues of a deity couple seated on a decorated pedestal, shown in close view under a stone canopy. The male figure wears a white and red turban, red and gold dhoti-style garments, ornate white beaded necklaces and bracelets, and holds a ritual staff with a finial in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red and orange choli, a white flowing skirt, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and rests one hand on the male figure's shoulder. Both are adorned with white flower garlands, red flowers, and a jewelled Shiva lingam-style emblem on the base. A white cloth backdrop is visible behind them. +2 copiesA photograph of a pair of golden deity murti statues seated together on a raised platform before red velvet drapery. The male figure on the left wears a red and cream turban, a white dhoti, a maroon shawl, a white garland and a heavy necklace, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand. The female figure on the right wears an ornate gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a dark green blouse with embroidered flowers and an orange sari, and sits with one arm extended. In front of them is a silver peetha with a cobra hood design, draped with a white cloth and a garland of yellow marigolds with red flowers. Stone carvings frame the top of the scene. No living people are visible.2007-09-30September 22 20082008-09-22 +1 copiesTwo gilded statues of deity murti seated side by side on a red draped throne-like backdrop with an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-and-red turban, a pink garment, a jeweled red-and-white collar, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, pearl and jewel necklaces, large earrings, a cream and gold sari with a red-and-white border, and holds a small object in one hand. Both have white and red forehead markings and are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The setting is a stone temple architecture with carved pillars.2016-06-15Night photograph of a temple shrine featuring a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a stone pedestal. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, rich jewelled necklaces and a crown, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, floral garlands of white and red blooms, and a crown, with one hand raised. Their seat is a multi-hooded cobra canopy set with green stones. In the foreground, a small orange-robed shaivite priest or devotee with a striped tripundra on the forehead stands before the murtis, dressed in orange and red cloth with a gold-braided cord. Marigold, pink and white garlands drape the figures.2007-04-17Two golden deity murtis stand on a raised platform before a gold-embroidered green backdrop and an ornate golden arch. The left figure, Shiva form, holds a trident and wears a dark crown, ornate silver-gold chest piece and garlands of red and white flowers, with a purple skirt and gold-bordered white cloth. The right figure, a goddess form, wears a dark crown and gold jewellery, with garlands and a white and gold sari. A kalasha-like golden vessel with a orange cloth and red-and-white garlands sits at the right. Red curtains and stone carvings frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-09-16Low-angle night photograph of a festival procession image of a deity seated on a crimson and gold cushioned vahana, with a golden cobra hood rising at the right. The deity figure has multiple arms, wears a green and red turban, a long red shawl, a green and blue lower garment, heavy white and gold beaded necklaces and gold armbands, and holds a ceremonial staff topped with a golden ornament. A companion female figure in an orange skirt with gold border, gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces sits behind him. A red velvet curtain hangs at the left, and a saffron-clad figure with white flower garlands appears at the lower right. The image is a deity murti, not a living person.2007-08-26A photograph of a deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red dhoti and orange turban-like headdress and holds a trident and a staff; the female figure wears a pink and magenta sari and a tall crown. Both wear layered gold necklaces and bright floral garlands in yellow, red and purple hang across them. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a golden peetha with a decorative base sits in front.2010-01-13