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July 12 2013

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Photograph of a pair of metal deity murti seated in an arched shrine framed by ornate gold relief and a green draped backdrop. The left figure, with a tall black crown, red tilak, rudraksha beads and a gold-and-orange garment, holds a trident-like staff and a palm-leaf-like object. The right figure wears a jewelled conical crown, layered gold and multicoloured necklaces, and red flower garlands across the shoulders, holding a small lotus-like object. Both are statues, not living people.2013-07-12Ceremonial deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, gilded and richly adorned, set against a turquoise satin backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The male figure wears an orange turban, a blue garment with a red and gold pendant, multiple necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, green and blue dress and holds a flower. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures. A shivalingam or pedestal in front is decorated with a silver hood-shaped canopy, green-tipped ornaments and garlands, indicating a puja arrangement. No living people are visible.2013-03-04July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesMay 15 20122012-05-15April 26 20132013-04-26Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple sit side by side in an ornate golden arch before a green fabric backdrop with gold motifs. The left figure wears an orange turban and a red-and-green garment, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and wears layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, orange garment, and multiple gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and pink flower strands, and a brass kalasha-style offering plate with lamps sits in front. No living people are visible.2014-09-09May 01 20132013-05-01September 16 20112011-09-16October 11 20102010-10-11Two metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden throne-like platform framed by an ornate gold arch and gold-brocade drapery. The figure on the left is a four-armed male deity wearing a red and orange turban, holding a trident and other implements, with a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green sari with a tall jewelled crown, garlanded with orange and white flower malas. In front, a copper kalasha stands above a black shivalinga decorated with rudraksha beads and flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-05-18September 29 20132013-09-29August 15 20102010-08-15