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September 25 2013

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April 30 20132013-04-30September 12 20132013-09-12Two metallic murti statues seated side by side in front of a green draped backdrop within an ornate gold arched frame. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a red-orange turban and a red-orange garment, holds a trident and raises one hand in blessing. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a silver-pink crown, a red-orange sari, and layered gold and silver necklaces. Both wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and white flower garlands with yellow marigold strands draped across their bodies. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2013-04-09May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side in front of a green silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange and green turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident and a snake-entwined staff in one hand, and a raised palm. Beside him is a consort figure wearing a black and red decorated crown with a tassel, a purple sari, multiple gold necklaces and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are heavily adorned with jewelry and garlands.2012-10-23Golden utsava murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled belt, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The Parvati figure wears a green and maroon sari with gold jewellery, earrings and a jewelled crown, and both figures are garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. This is a photograph of deity murti, not living people.2009-06-29September 12 20132013-09-12Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity pair seated side by side within an ornate gold arched frame against a green silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a jewelled chest ornament, and holds a trident and a raised golden hand, with a vibhuti mark on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a crown with ornate white and red beadwork, a jewelled necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a lotus-like object. Red and white flower garlands hang over both figures. Deity murti, no living people visible.2013-09-25Close photograph of two bronze-toned deity murtis standing before a green cloth backdrop with gold flecks and a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red and gold trident-marked forehead, a long brown beaded garland and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a yellow blouse with a magenta-and-gold skirt, heavy multi-gem necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have jewelled eyes and red lips. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-27Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red tilak and a snake-shaped crown-like form, holds a trident-like staff and raises a hand in abhaya mudra, and wears a blue stone pendant with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red and green stones, large gold earrings, a dark garment with gold border, and red flower garlands drape both figures. Ceremonial decoration suggests a temple-style alankara.2013-09-15September 10 20132013-09-10Gilded murti of a deity couple seated under an ornate gold arch against a teal satin backdrop with dark dots. The male form wears an orange turban with a gold crown, a red tilak, and a red-and-white jewelled necklace, and holds a golden trident and a snake-topped staff. The female form wears a gold crown, a green-and-gold sari and layered diamond-style jewellery. Both are draped in red and orange rose garlands with yellow marigolds. No living people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in person; the figures are statues.2013-03-03 +1 copies