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October 02 2014

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April 23 20122012-04-23Two gilded murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side in a temple hall, with stone pillars behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, with long black hair piled up in a crown and a striped headdress; he wears a red flower garland, a jewelled necklace and an orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green and gold necklace, a red flower garland and a patterned red-and-gold sari, with hands held in a mudra. Yellow flowers sit at their feet, and a decorated golden item is visible at the lower right edge.2012-08-02October 22 20112011-10-22Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a white tassel, a trident-like staff in gold, a long rudraksha mala and heavy gold and jewelled necklaces with a white flower garland, and holds a small green parrot on its raised golden hand. The figure on the right wears a black and red embroidered crown, a red garment, layered gold jewellery and a white garland with pink flowers. Both have painted forehead marks. No physical people are visible.2012-04-23Close-up photo of two silver-and-gold deity murti statues in a temple, decorated for worship. The left figure has long black hair, an orange-red headcloth, a silver trident held in one hand, and a gold hand raised in blessing, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. The right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a gold necklace, large earrings and a green-and-orange garment. Both are framed by garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers behind them. No physical people are visible.2011-12-24Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, draped with garlands of white and yellow flowers, green leaves and purple blossoms. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a trident in one hand and ornate gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red garment, layered gold and stone necklaces and earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. An orange and gold draped backdrop fills the background. These are statues, not living people.2011-11-02Close-up photograph of two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine. The left figure, a male deity, holds a trident (trishul) and a damaru-style drum-like object, wears a red and cream turban-style crown, and is adorned with a jewelled white garland and a beaded brown necklace. The right figure, a female deity, wears an ornate jewelled crown and heavy multicoloured gem necklaces and earrings, holding a lotus stem in one hand. Behind them hangs a gold and orange brocade curtain with a gilded arch.2013-06-09A photograph of two gold-toned deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff is held in its raised hand, and a rudraksha mala and layered gold jewellery adorn it. The figure on the right wears a tall patterned crown, garlands of white flowers, and gold ornaments. Both have gold faces and a jewelled gold tray with green stones sits in front. No physical people are visible.2012-04-23Two golden deity murtis sit side by side against a red velvet backdrop with a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a red-and-green jewelled garment, layered gem necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, pearl and gem jewellery, a garland of yellow and red flowers, and holds a small green parrot. Both have painted tilaks and red lips. This is a deity murti display, not living people.2016-06-15October 19 20172017-10-19October 13 20172017-10-13Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a throne before a backdrop of layered garlands in yellow, purple, red, orange, green and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red tilak, large white and blue-stone necklaces and earrings, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a long braid, a red-beaded necklace and gold dhoti-style drapery, with one hand raised in blessing. Both sit on a teal cloth-draped seat. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2013-11-02