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May 29 2013

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June 18 20132013-06-18April 13 20132013-04-13Two metal murti figures of a deity couple sit on a throne against a gold brocade backdrop with an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded ornaments and a jewelled necklace, holding a trident and a small decorated hand implement. The female figure wears a conical jewelled crown, red and gold garments, white jasmine garlands and large earrings. A brass kalasha stands in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-17May 29 20132013-05-29October 03 20132013-10-03A gilded deity murti pair, a Shiva-Parvati form, seated on a throne within an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a yellow-and-red sari-style cloth. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and silver lamp stands flank the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no person is shown.2010-08-06April 13 20132013-04-13A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis, a male figure with an orange turban and trident and a female figure with a black crown and crescent ornament, seated before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. Both are adorned with layered white and jewelled necklaces, earrings, and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. The male figure holds a trident and a damaru-like item, while the female figure holds a lotus. These are statues, not living people.2009-12-06Two gilded metal deity murti stand against a shimmering gold-orange backdrop, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a jewelled breastplate and a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a red flower crown, pearl necklaces, large earrings and bangles, and holds a small ornate staff with a green bird-like ornament. The scene suggests a temple or ashram alcove dressed for worship.2011-11-24October 25 20122012-10-25Two golden deity murtis seated side by side against a gold brocade backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a large jewelled necklace, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a white flower garland with red blossoms, an orange-pink sari, and gold and jewelled ornaments. Both have gold faces with red lips and kumkum on the forehead. No living people are visible.2013-06-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of silver-and-gold metal murti statues seated side by side under a gold-embroidered canopy. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a red tilak, a brown shawl and a layered jewelled necklace, holding a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, pink-and-magenta silk, and a jewelled necklace, with long garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers draped over both figures. In front sits a silver plate holding a row of lit oil lamps with green-set bases. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-29