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February 14 20162016-02-14February 14 20162016-02-14April 30 20132013-04-30February 18 20162016-02-18 +2 copiesTwo decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25Two silver-coloured deity murtis seated side by side on a cushioned seat before a dark red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a green bodice, a heavy silver necklace and rudraksha-style ornaments, and holds a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a pink and teal sari and layered silver jewellery, and holds a flower garland. Both are adorned with fresh garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, and a copper-coloured decorative seat with green-tipped finials sits in front. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2009-09-03May 02 20132013-05-02Two painted deity murti seated together under a gilded arch against a teal backdrop. The male figure, on the left, wears a green and orange turban, red dhoti, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure, on the right, wears a green blouse and striped sari, gold jewellery, a crown and a garland of white flowers with red accents. Both are richly adorned with jewellery. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and flower garlands drape the base. Several figures appear as statues, not physical people.2009-06-30Two gilded statues of Shiva and Parvati stand side by side within an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain, with green foliage behind. The Shiva figure wears an orange-red turban and a red dhoti with a purple lower cloth, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and wears layered white and red beaded garlands. The Parvati figure wears an orange-red sari with a green border, a gold crown, and multi-strand garlands, and rests a hand on Shiva's shoulder. These are deity murti rather than living people.2013-09-26A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a gilded peetha before a bright orange curtain within an ornate gold-leaf arch. The figure on the left is a male deity with a golden face, a tall crown, a trident raised in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, wearing a blue dhoti, a white and blue beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green and gold sari with a tall ornate headdress, a red garland and elaborate jewelry. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like base with a green leaf offering sits in front.2013-09-19May 09 20132013-05-09 +2 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21