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February 14 2008

2008-02-14 +1 copies

Photograph of two golden-faced deity murti statues seated side by side under a stone pavilion with red drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban, a maroon garment with gold border, gold necklaces and a gold belt, and holds a red heart with a white arrow in one hand and a red rose garland in the other. The figure on the right has long dark hair with red flowers, a pink blouse and sari with red flower pattern, pearl belt and bangles, and holds red roses. The setting is a temple-like structure with carved stone brackets and greenery visible beyond the pillars.

February 14 2008

2008-02-14 +1 copies

Two golden metal murti statues seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears an orange and gold turban with a tilak, a purple and gold shawl, a blue garment, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a red heart-shaped sign with a white arrow in one raised hand and a bouquet of red roses in the other. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a pink sari with gold trim, long black hair with a red flower, gold jewellery and bangles, and holds a bunch of red roses. Red rose petals are scattered across the statues and the base. No living people are visible.

2008-02-14 +1 copies

Two golden statues of a deity couple seated together on a blue and gold draped platform under a stone-pillared pavilion with a red cloth backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and gold turban, a maroon silk garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a white and gold belt, and garlands of red flowers and beads. He holds a red heart pierced by an arrow in one raised hand. The female figure wears a pink blouse and pink skirt with a gold waist chain and bangles, holds a bunch of red roses, and has long black hair. Both statues are statues rather than living people, and no physical people are visible.

2008-02-14 +1 copies

Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple are seated within an arched golden frame against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a pink turban and carries a trident and a small drum-shaped ritual object, with a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a pink sari with silver borders, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a jewelled headpiece, and holds a green leaf. Stone temple pillars and carved walls frame the scene.

Photograph of two metal murti figures of a deity couple in a temple setting, set against a green shimmering cloth backdrop with gold patterns and a gold arch above. The male figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a small drum-like hand instrument, and has heavy beaded necklaces and a white ornate chest piece. The female figure wears a gold crown, a yellow and magenta sari, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Stone carved wall visible at right.

2013-05-27 +1 copies

Two decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red and pink silk garment with a blue under-cloth, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and white rosettes, a magenta and purple silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a green leaf offering sits in front. No physical people are visible.

Two golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a bright orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a jewelled hand covering, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, long pendant earrings and a white garment, with a red rose garland draped across both figures. Heaps of red roses and green leaves decorate the scene, and a row of small golden lamps or vessels sits at the bottom edge. These are statues, not living people.

Two gilded murti statues of a divine couple stand against a magenta velvet drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red-and-green striped turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a white-and-gold patterned skirt, and holds a golden trident in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a white sari with pink-and-green jewelled necklaces, and holds a lotus-bud gesture. Both are adorned with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with a small floral offering at the base. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.

Two gilded deity murti figures seated before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown above, a white beaded necklace over green clothing, and holds a small ceremonial object; a trident-like emblem is at the far left. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with silver embellishments, a gold and jewel necklace, a yellow and red garment, and wears large jeweled earrings. Both are garlanded with red roses and white flowers, and a floral garland hangs across the right figure.

Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a blue cloth backdrop decorated with embroidered flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a red velvet bodice and layered silver necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, heavy silver necklaces and an ornate headdress, holding a lotus-like stem. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves surround both figures, with a ceremonial ritual implement visible at the left edge.