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October 04 2010

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A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side in a golden arched niche with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident and a golden ritual implement, and is draped in a purple and pink cloth with red and yellow marigold garlands. The figure on the right wears a pointed crown, a teal blue garment, layered jeweled necklaces and a garland. Brass oil lamps shaped with peacock-like finials stand in front, with offerings and a golden vessel at the edge of the frame. Ceremonial decoration suggests a puja setting. No physical people are visible.2010-10-04October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine niche before a deep red curtain and gold-carved arch. The male figure holds a trident and a raised ornamental hand, wears a red turban with a crown above it, a purple and gold dhoti, and a garland of red, yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a red sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a matching garland. A brass oil lamp with several flames stands in front of them, and the stone walls of the temple are visible at the right.2011-08-10Photograph of two metal murti statues seated in an ornate shrine under a gilded arch with deep red velvet drapery. The left figure has a red and gold turban, a trident and a hand drum, and wears a blue skirt with a garland of yellow and red flowers. The right figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, large earrings, layered silver necklaces and a blue patterned skirt, with a yellow and red garland across the shoulder. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a decorated basket with flowers and green leaves sits at the right edge. Deity murti; no living people visible.2009-12-05A pair of golden-bodied deity murti stand together in a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with a deep red velvet drape behind. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold chest covering with layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like ritual object. The female figure wears a black crown with red and gold ornaments, a layered jewelled necklace, and a purple and magenta skirt with a gold border. Red and yellow garlands hang over both figures. Golden oil lamps with swan-shaped handles stand in the foreground, and a blue curtain hangs at right. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18April 24 20132013-04-24Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06A photograph of a pair of deity murti in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch and red curtain. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-red crown or turban, a yellow dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a magenta sari with a green border, a gold crown, heavy necklaces and a white flower garland, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Silver oil lamps and a silver peacock-shaped lamp stand in the foreground, with a tray of offerings at right.2010-07-21A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated in a gold-framed arched niche with deep red velvet drapery. The left figure has a red-orange turban, a trident-like staff, a small ritual drum and rudraksha-style beads; the right figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a blue garment and layered silver and gold necklaces with garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over both figures. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped handles stand in the foreground, and the setting is a stone temple wall.2009-12-05April 24 20132013-04-24