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October 13 2011

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Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a shimmering gold brocade backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a red mark on the forehead, large jeweled earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, a yellow-orange garment, and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with red rose garlands and yellow flower strands, and a peacock-feather ornament sits atop the left headdress. Brass lamps with small flames stand in the foreground. Deity murti, no living people visible.2011-10-13September 03 20112011-09-03 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a draped beige curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a trident and a damaru-like drum are visible in its raised hands, and it has a large jewelled necklace with white and multicoloured flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon garment with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a parrot-like bird held near its hand. Brass lamps sit in the lower foreground. The scene is a decorated temple-style display of deity murtis, with no physical people visible.2013-01-15Two 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.2013-03-30Golden 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.2011-12-28October 14 20112011-10-14Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side against a red draped backdrop and a golden arch, shown in a photograph. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a trident rests against his shoulder, with heavy jeweled necklaces and a red garland. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate golden crown, a teal-green skirt-style garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red garland draped over the shoulder, holding a small ritual object. Oil lamps stand at the lower left and a carved stone pillar frames the right side.2009-06-04A gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side within an ornate golden arch against deep red drapery. The male deity wears a tall gold crown with a red turban band, holds a trident, and has a raised hand gesture; the female deity wears a gold crown and ornate jewelry. Both are adorned with white and multicoloured jewelled necklaces, large earrings, and red and white flower garlands. A heap of red, yellow and white flowers and gold vessels sits at the base.2009-11-16Two gilded deity murti figures stand before a red and gold draped backdrop inside an ornate temple setting. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a jewelled breastplate, floral garlands of red and white flowers, and holds a ceremonial staff with a ring-shaped head. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a gold ornament, a white and green sari, gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. Garlands of red and yellow flowers adorn both figures. No physical people are visible.2011-10-05A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a gilded arch against magenta velvet drapery. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala with a white ceremonial necklace, and holds a trident; a bird perches near the right figure. The right figure wears a tall gold crown with red and green gems, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, and a white-and-red garland. Both figures have bright red lips and kumkum-style markings. Garlands of white flowers and red roses drape below. No living people are visible.2012-04-23 +2 copiesOctober 16 20112011-10-16October 08 20132013-10-08