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December 16 2010

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Two gilded metal deity murti stand before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban and holds a trident and a staff with a finial; he has a garland of yellow and purple flowers, a jeweled breastplate and a white-beaded necklace. The figure on the right, with a crown of white flowers and a pale headdress, wears layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a pink garment with a gold waistband and a garland of yellow and purple flowers. A horn-shaped gold vessel sits between them. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears; the figures are statues.2010-12-16Two 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.2010-12-16Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a multicoloured braided turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff; he is adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and layered beaded necklaces. Beside him, a female deity wears a white flower crown with a jewelled headpiece, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a tan garment, holding a green-leaved stem. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-12-14January 25 20132013-01-25Golden 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.2011-12-28March 28 20132013-03-28A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a golden crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and a rudraksha-style beaded collar. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, large jeweled earrings, a white and gold necklace, and a yellow and red flower garland, with an orange shawl draped over the shoulder. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Statues only, no physical people present.2016-09-11July 20 20102010-07-20Two 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.2009-06-18Two gilded metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold embellished garment and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver crescent ornaments, a pink sari and holds a ritual implement. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. The setting suggests a temple worship display.Two gilded deity murti stand side by side against red velvet drapes beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a pink turban, a teal garment and a rich jewelled collar, holds a golden trident and a mace, and is garlanded with yellow, purple and green flowers. The figure on the right has long dark hair with a crown-like headpiece, a pink sari, layered gold necklaces and yellow and purple flower garlands, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Both are statues, not people, and the scene reads as a temple shrine display.2010-12-16Photograph of a metal murti pair of Shiva and Parvati in a shrine niche framed by gilt arch and red velvet curtain. The male figure holds a trident and a ritual drum-like staff in raised hands, wears a pink turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a purple-and-teal lower garment. The female figure wears a pink sari, a large nose ring, layered gold necklaces and a white flower crown, with a green leaf in hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A small bull figure stands behind them. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-16