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September 07 2011

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September 07 20112011-09-07September 07 20112011-09-07October 13 20112011-10-13Photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of metallic deity murtis. The left figure wears an orange cloth, a crown with a pink floral headdress, and holds a trident; the right figure wears a gold crown, layered necklaces and a red-and-gold sari, with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses draped across both. A woman with her hair tied back in a bun is seen from behind at the lower edge, facing the shrine. Brass lamps sit in front.2011-09-07March 31 20132013-03-31A photograph of two metal murti images of deities seated before a gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a tilak, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a small kalasha-like object; the figure on the right wears a red blouse, layered gold necklaces, a tall crown and holds a lotus-stem-like sceptre. Both are adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and green leaves. A decorated gold metal vessel with flame-shaped motifs sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-12-31A 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.2011-07-08Golden metal statues of a male and female deity pair are displayed in front of a green cloth backdrop with gold patterns and an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red turban with a gold ornament, a red garment, layered gold necklaces, and white flower garlands with red roses. He holds a golden trident and a raised hand with a decorated palm. The female figure wears a gold crown, gold earrings, a gold nose ring, layered necklaces, an orange and red sari, and matching white and red floral garlands. Both have painted forehead markings. These are statues, not living people.2013-03-15May 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesAugust 03 20102010-08-03A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side before an orange and gold draped backdrop with a gilded arch. The left figure, a male deity form, has a red turban with a jewelled crown, a trident held in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments; the right figure wears a red sari, a jewelled crown and a red-and-white floral garland. Both are adorned with yellow and green marigold garlands and red roses. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is physically present.2011-07-26Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered ceremonial jewellery, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, a red garment and a white and silver necklace, with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped on both. Brass and jewelled ritual items sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-07 +1 copies