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September 18 2011

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September 18 20112011-09-18September 18 20112011-09-18September 18 20112011-09-18September 07 20112011-09-07A golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess under a gilded arch with yellow draped curtains. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white floral garland, a red garland and purple silk; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a white and red garland and purple silk. Their red and yellow garlands drape down to a central altar where an ornately jewelled silver-and-gold kalasha shaped object stands, covered with an orange cloth and a jewelled necklace. Brass oil lamps sit in front, and a white flower rests on the altar. No physical people are visible.2013-03-06November 29 20122012-11-29November 11 20112011-11-11Ornate golden shrine scene dominated by two large gilded deity murtis seated behind a central ritual object. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and a jewelled crown-like headdress, with a pearl and red-stone garland, and holds a raised hand and a trident-like implement; the figure on the right wears a purple silk sari, gold jewellery, a tall ornate crown and carries a lotus-stem or staff. Both are draped in red and yellow rose and marigold garlands. In front, a conical structure is wrapped in an orange cloth with a multi-jewelled gold collar, a serpent hood canopy with green stone pendants, rudraksha beads, and a rose-marigold garland. Brass oil lamps sit at the base, and a gold-embroidered orange shawl covers the lower altar. Golden curtains form the backdrop.2013-03-06Golden gilded arch frames a shrine with a green and gold brocade backdrop. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised dais: the figure on the left has a multi-armed pose holding a trident-like weapon, dark swept-up crown, red bindi and red-and-white garlands; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, golden jewelry and garlands. Both wear blue and gold draped cloth. In front, a white statue of a seated sage holds a mala, with a saffron cloth and garlands draped over the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground.2011-09-16September 16 20112011-09-16June 15 20132013-06-15September 14 20112011-09-14