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October 27 2008

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October 27 20082008-10-27Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated in front of a dark blue cloth backdrop within an ornate gold arch frame. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red-marked forehead, dense layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises a hand; he holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears an orange blouse, a tiered crown with a jewelled headpiece, heavy necklaces and a green skirt, with a garland of yellow, purple and red flowers draped across her. The statues are garlanded and adorned as for worship. No physical people are visible.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27Two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched shrine niche with deep red velvet drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jeweled crown, a trident in its raised hand, a teal silk garment with orange and gold brocade border, and layered jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown with ornate gold headpiece, orange garment with gold brocade, and a long white and pink flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled jewelry, and a green and purple garland drapes across them.2009-06-16 +1 copiesA gilded arched shrine frames two golden murti statues of a deity pair seated against a dark blue backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red sash, a dark ornate necklace and holds a small damaru-like drum in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears an orange blouse, a green silk skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a jeweled crown. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. Below them sit an ornate pot-shaped offering with green leaves and dangling gem earrings, with a striped cloth draped over an object at lower left.2008-10-27Ornate metal murtis of a deity couple, seated on a gold-backed throne before an orange and gold curtain. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a jewelled necklace and a long orange-red cloth; one hand holds a trident. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, silver necklaces and an orange sari. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and purple flowers and green leaves. In front stands a lingam decorated with an orange cloth, rudraksha beads and a flower garland, with offerings and orange cloth draped below. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-02October 27 20082008-10-27A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.Two metal murti figures seated side by side in an ornate golden arched shrine against a turquoise satin backdrop with dot pattern. The figure on the left, a deity murti with four arms, wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, carries a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and an orange garment. The figure on the right has a jewelled headdress, large earrings, a red-and-gold sari-style garment and a long braid, with a red and orange garland. Both are decorated with yellow marigold and green leaf garlands, and a silver offering plate with small lamps sits in front.2011-06-24 +1 copiesA golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep blue velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum; the female figure wears an orange and gold sari, layered necklaces, large earrings and a black crown, and holds a lotus-like gesture. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, with a kalasha or offering in front.2008-09-30Photo of a temple shrine with a large golden arched frame enclosing a gilded deity murti pair, a seated male figure and a female figure in green and orange silk with heavy jewellery, draped in a red-and-green sash. In front stands a white statue-like figure wrapped in a green shawl with a rudraksha mala, and a white-and-gold cloth covers a platform. Flower garlands in yellow, purple and red hang across the shrine and a tall brass lamp stands at right. No living people are visible. A purple logo appears at upper left.2008-10-27June 27 20132013-06-27