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July 06 2010

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Photograph of a shrine with two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side against a red curtain with sequins. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a crown ornament with a peacock feather, heavy gold necklaces and an orange shawl, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and garlands of white and purple flowers. A lingam-shaped stone with garlands and a golden yoni base is in the foreground, draped in white flower strands. No physical people are visible.2011-10-07September 21 20122012-09-21A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated in a golden arched niche against a red draped backdrop. The male figure, with a tall red-and-gold crown and four arms, holds a trident-like staff and wears an orange sash and layered white-and-gold necklaces. The female figure wears a blue sari with gold border, a tall crown, and magenta and white flower garlands. In front stands a large Shiva lingam draped with an orange cloth and wreathed in white jasmine garlands, with an ornate yellow-and-gold base. Brass oil lamps sit at the foot of the altar. No physical people are visible.2011-10-07A photograph of a gilded shrine with two large metallic deity statues seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, wearing a red and gold crown, orange sash, jewelled necklaces and holding a trident-like weapon, sits above a blue and gold dhoti; the figure on the right wears a crown, blue sari with gold border, and purple and white garlands. Both wear garlands of white and purple flowers. In front, a golden peetha and a Shiva lingam draped in an orange cloth and adorned with white jasmine garlands are placed, with a brass oil lamp and kalasha visible at the bottom. These are deity murtis, not living people, and no person is visible.2011-10-07September 19 20122012-09-19November 22 20112011-11-22November 22 20112011-11-22September 26 20112011-09-26A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch draped with shimmering orange silk. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, jewelled gold necklaces, large earrings, and a blue dhoti, and holds a trident-like staff and a decorated hand implement. The figure on the right has long black hair, a crown with red flowers, layered gold necklaces, and a blue-and-gold garment. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. Below them stands a shivalinga draped with a rudraksha mala, a pink flower, and an orange cloth, set on a golden peetha. No physical people are visible.2011-11-22A photograph of a metal murti of a male and female deity pair seated under a gold-framed arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a crown, and many necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand with the other hand in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears an orange and green sari, a tall black hair crown, and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands, and a blue-grey draped seat sits beneath them above a snake-hooded metal base, a kalasha-like vessel, and rudraksha malas. No living people are visible.2011-08-02Photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis standing on a raised platform before red velvet drapes. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a trident in one hand and a ritual staff in the other, a red and green dhoti and heavy silver-and-gold jewellery with garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds. The female figure wears an orange sari, elaborate jewellery and a jewelled head ornament. In front stands a large golden five-hooded serpent canopy set with green stones, above a white-draped gold yoni-shaped base with a red flower and garlands. The murtis are statues, not living people.2007-08-26A photograph of a metal murti of a seated deity pair beneath a gilded arch against a blue draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, orange shawl, a red garment, and rudraksha malas, holding a trident and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a gold ornament, a maroon top and a purple skirt. Both are adorned with red and white rose garlands and jewelled necklaces. Before them rests a silver Shivalinga-style vessel draped in orange and purple cloth, strung with rudraksha beads and a snake-hooded silver canopy. These are statues, not living people, and no person is visible.2011-08-03