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October 11 2010

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Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated under a red velvet canopy inside an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, carries a trident, and is heavily adorned with diamond-studded necklaces and a jewelled hand. The right figure wears a jewelled conical crown, layered gem necklaces and a golden-brown sari. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple and red flowers. A small green parrot perches on a golden stand between them, and a bejewelled nagaraja-style hood appears below. In the foreground a partially visible person in an orange turban sits before the figures.2010-11-03A gilded metal or polished murti pair seated before a deep red curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one raised hand and a bejewelled gold-and-green necklace, while the female deity wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl-and-stone necklaces and a purple and orange sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and a silver tray with small lamps and a red offering sits in front.2010-09-15Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The left figure wears a pink and red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object; the right figure wears a tall gold crown and holds a flower-like object. Both are heavily adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and multicoloured flower garlands with green, yellow and purple blooms. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges and a decorated kalasha-style vessel sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05Two golden murti statues of deities sit side by side in a gilded arch framed by deep red silk drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a white pearl garland, has a raised hand in abhaya mudra and holds a small ornate staff; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown with a dark cap-like headdress and holds a staff with a green parrot perched atop it. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, large earrings and garlands of red roses, orange marigolds and green leaves. A wooden tray with white flower garland and offerings sits in front. No living people are visible.2013-07-04April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side before a deep orange-red drape within a richly carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a large embossed gold medallion, a pearl garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace over an ornate jeweled collar; its raised right hand shows an open palm with a gold ritual mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and jeweled crown with a red tilak, large jeweled earrings and a layered pearl and red bead necklace. Red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers adorn both figures, and a small green parrot sits near the right figure's shoulder.2013-07-04Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15August 03 20102010-08-03November 05 20102010-11-05April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side in a decorated shrine. Both wear red and orange silk garments, heavy silver and gold necklaces, earrings and crowns. The male figure has an orange turban and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a gold crown and holds a staff with an orange tassel. The murtis are surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands, with a golden arch behind them. No people are visible; the depiction is of statues, so a person is none.2010-07-25