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April 06 2012

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A photograph of two metal deity murti standing before a red curtain framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left, in an orange wrap and crown, holds a trident and wears jewelled necklaces and a green-stone pendant. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with a red tassel, pearl and bead necklaces, and a brocade skirt; it holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A partially visible person in white dhoti stands at the lower left edge.2012-04-06Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22July 08 20102010-07-08A gilded deity murti pair framed in an ornate golden arch against red drapery. The central male figure wears an orange turban-style crown with silver ornaments and a crescent, holds a damaru drum and a trident, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a red garment. Beside him, the female figure wears a black hair crown with jewelled pieces, heavy multi-strand necklaces, a green and red sari and elaborate earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arms and frame. No physical people are present; these are statues shown in a temple shrine.2010-02-03A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine, set before a red velvet curtain within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a Shiva-form murti, wears an orange turban with a peacock feather and jewelled ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right, a goddess murti, wears a blue and silver sari, a tall jewelled crown, and heavy necklaces, and holds a sprig of red flowers. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hang from both figures, and a gilded vessel with offerings sits in the foreground.2010-08-28April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of a temple shrine showing two ornate metal deity murtis. The left figure holds a trident and wears a crown and rudraksha-style ornaments, while the right figure holds a staff and wears a crown and silver ornaments. Both are decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and jewelled necklaces. A white-clad priest with a shaved head kneels or bends at the lower left near a low ornamental pedestal. Behind them is a green drape.2012-04-06Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple sit side by side against a deep pink silk drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a striped green, orange and cream turban, a jewelled crown-like ornament and a heavy multi-stranded necklace of red and green stones with a pendant. He holds a golden trident in one hand and a jewelled raised hand. The figure on the right wears a dark embellished crown and a golden sari with a gem-studded necklace, holding a yellow flower. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands. No living people are visible.2013-01-28Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03Two ornate metal deity murtis stand before a red draped backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident in one hand and a long staff in the other, wearing a jeweled crown, a green and gold-trimmed headdress, a red-stoned pendant, layered gem necklaces and an orange shawl over white. The figure on the right wears a black and silver jeweled crown, a pearl-studded silver necklace and a golden raised hand holding a green flower. Both are draped in purple, yellow and pink flower garlands. A partially visible white-clad arm of a person appears at the lower left. No physical people are clearly visible apart from that arm.2012-04-06September 16 20132013-09-16