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September 22 2009

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September 22 20092009-09-22September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesJanuary 14 20102010-01-14December 16 20102010-12-16Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a deep red velvet curtain within an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban and a green embroidered garment, holds a trident, and wears layered pearl and jewelled necklaces and a crown-like headdress. The figure on the right wears a yellow-gold sari with a dark crown and layered white pearl necklaces, with red and yellow flower garlands draped over both. Brass lamps stand at the edges and jewelled earrings hang in front of the base. No people are present; this is a statue depiction of a deity pair.2009-12-16July 21 20102010-07-21A golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like base in front of a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The taller figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and a red garment. The seated female figure beside him wears a red and pink sari, a dark jeweled crown, layered necklaces and earrings, and holds a lotus-like hand gesture. Both are adorned with marigold and purple flower garlands, and a decorated kalasha-like vessel sits below them. These are statues, not living people, and no identifiable living person is shown.2011-01-21Two 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.2010-09-15August 03 20102010-08-03Two decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25October 04 20102010-10-04 +2 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The figure at centre wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure at right wears a black crown, a pink and purple sari-style garment and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a brass vessel with a green-and-orange cloth sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-25