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June 03 2009

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Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28A golden deity murti of Shiva with a consort, decorated for darshan. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a trident held in one hand, set in front of green curtains with gold motifs. Beside him a female murti wears a black crown, a maroon and gold sari and marigold garlands, with yellow and red flower garlands draped across the figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-09Two gilded deity murti figures are seated side by side on a red draped platform within a gold-framed arched niche in a temple. The figure on the left, with a red turban and a trident, holds a golden staff, and the figure on the right wears a golden crown and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of white flowers with purple accents, and a golden vehicle with a carved seat appears in the lower right. The image shows statues rather than living people, so no people are counted.2010-11-21A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown, a trident in hand and a jewelled necklace with green and red stones, while the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, layered silver-gold necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both sit on a yellow cloth over a decorated golden base with a silver lingam-shaped stone in front. Long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang at the sides, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the arch. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13Golden-faced murti pair of a deity and goddess in a niche framed by ornate gilded carving and a deep maroon velvet curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban topped with an ornate crown and crescent, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a silver trident and a small drum-like object. The right figure wears a black hair crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange-and-green sari, and a pearl necklace and garland of red and yellow flowers. Both are decorated with jewelled ornaments and garlands. These are statues, not living people.2009-12-17Two ornate metal deity murtis stand before a red draped backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident in one hand and a long staff in the other, wearing a jeweled crown, a green and gold-trimmed headdress, a red-stoned pendant, layered gem necklaces and an orange shawl over white. The figure on the right wears a black and silver jeweled crown, a pearl-studded silver necklace and a golden raised hand holding a green flower. Both are draped in purple, yellow and pink flower garlands. A partially visible white-clad arm of a person appears at the lower left. No physical people are clearly visible apart from that arm.2012-04-06Two golden metal murti statues of deities are seated side by side against a shimmering gold draped backdrop in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange cloth, holds a silver trident, and is adorned with red rose garlands and jewelled ornaments. The figure on the right has a black hair crown decorated with white flowers, wears layered gold necklaces and a red-and-gold garland, and holds a small lotus-like sceptre. The scene is lit warmly with stone pillars visible behind. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2011-10-13Two gilded statues stand side by side in a golden arched niche against deep red velvet drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban and carries a trident, with a dark rudraksha mala and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and rich jewelled necklaces, holding a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds with purple flowers. Both are deity murti or statues, not living people, and no living people are visible.2010-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesJune 07 20102010-06-07Golden murti statues of a male and female deity seated before a bright red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red and white turban, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and pearl necklaces. The female figure wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, earrings and a lavender sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-06-20May 29 20132013-05-29