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July 17 2013

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Two large golden-faced murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an orange garment, holding a golden trident in one hand and a jewelled hand gesture in the other, with a dark rudraksha mala and layered silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange garment with silver jewellery, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on a raised hand. Both are richly adorned with silver and gem-studded ornaments. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2010-12-27December 31 20102010-12-31April 15 20132013-04-15 +1 copiesTwo deity murti statues are richly decorated with garlands of red roses, white roses, yellow flowers and green foliage, plus strings of lime-green beads. The figure on the left, in reddish-brown dress with a gold crown, holds a silver trident and wears a bell-decorated chain across the chest. The figure on the right has gold-toned skin, a tall ornate crown and layered gold and beaded necklaces. A bright turquoise backdrop and small pennants frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-05-17July 19 20132013-07-19Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side against a magenta silk backdrop with an ornate gilded arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headpiece, a multi-stranded jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chest ornament, holding a trident and a small ceremonial implement in its raised hands. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, green silk garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus stem. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves.2011-02-08A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a stone shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti, a tall crown, a large silver necklace and a purple-edged shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jewelled golden crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are framed by garlands of white flowers and red and green leaves arranged in arches, with red blossoms and a kalasha-like object at their feet. No living people are visible.Two copper-toned murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side and dressed in red and orange garments heavily adorned with jewelled ornaments. The male figure wears a red turban with a crescent emblem, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and a red sari, and holds a lotus. Behind them is a dense arrangement of marigold and purple flower garlands and greenery against a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gilded arch. No living people are visible.2010-12-28Photograph of two metal deity murti figures in a temple, framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands and red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, a red robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears an ornate silver crown, long earrings, a green-and-gold embellished red sari and layered jewelled necklaces. Both images have painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes and are decorated with silver-toned jewellery and gemstones. No living people are visible.2010-12-28Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29April 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesTwo golden murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a raised pedestal, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a tall crown with a crescent moon and a green stone, a trident in one hand and a small ornate ceremonial object in the other, with a white and gold dhoti and layered silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue and gold sari, heavy silver jewellery and a trident. Both are framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and green flower strands, with a gold-coloured canopy or kalasha-like object in front. No physical people are visible.