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June 24 2011

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Golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arch framed by a turquoise sequined backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a multi-strand gold and gem necklace, and holds a trident and a small hand drum. The figure on the right has long dark hair dressed with a flower and gold headpiece, wears layered gold necklaces and a pink-gold sari, and holds a lotus-like object. Both wear yellow and red marigold garlands, and a silver-and-green decorated shivalinga-like object with a garland sits in front of them on a silver tray. Orange drapery and a gold-trimmed doorway appear at the edges.2011-06-24Two metal deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine set against a turquoise satin curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, orange garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident and a serpent-entwined staff. The figure on the right has a dark tall hairstyle with gold adornments, a green and red garland, layered gold necklaces and an orange-red sari-like dress. Both are decorated with flower garlands, and offerings of flowers and a silver plate appear in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-06-24 +1 copiesJune 24 20112011-06-24August 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesPhotograph of two golden-bronze deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a turquoise satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trident in one hand, and has a rudraksha-style necklace and layered jewelled garlands. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, purple silk sari with gold border, and red-and-white rose garlands with green leaves. Both are adorned with jewelled ornaments, and a decorated jewelled arch with green gem inlays hangs in front of them. No physical people are visible.2011-08-20Two gilded metal statues of a deity couple sit side by side against a turquoise satin backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and saffron-orange and yellow garments, holds a trident and a small drum-like staff, and wears layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, red and orange silk sari draped over the shoulder, and heavy jewelled necklaces and paisley earrings. A brass kalasha and a small green parrot appear in the foreground. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2013-05-13Golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a raised throne in front of a blue satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure has four arms, an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-like staff, and heavy white and gold garlands and necklaces. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, pink and magenta sari, long dark hair, and ornate gold jewellery. Red roses and green leaves decorate both figures, and a decorated golden shield-like seat sits below them. The scene shows a deity murti, not a living person.2011-08-08August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20132013-09-07A golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati, is decorated with orange and saffron garments, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident. The female figure has a tall crown and a gold-framed arch behind them, with a green and gold curtain backdrop and a cobra-hooded seat below. Two small oil lamps stand at the lower left and right edges of the frame. No living person is visible; the statues are the only figures.2011-07-08April 28 20132013-04-28Two metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden throne-like platform framed by an ornate gold arch and gold-brocade drapery. The figure on the left is a four-armed male deity wearing a red and orange turban, holding a trident and other implements, with a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green sari with a tall jewelled crown, garlanded with orange and white flower malas. In front, a copper kalasha stands above a black shivalinga decorated with rudraksha beads and flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-05-18