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May 15 2012

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Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of deities stand before a vivid orange-red silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch with floral carvings. The figure on the left wears a crown-like headdress with a crescent ornament, a dark green garment with a red-and-gold embroidered collar, and holds a long staff; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green silk sari-style dress and white flower garlands, and holds a curved implement. A copper kalasha pot stands at the left edge, with green leaves and flowers at the bottom. Strings of white flowers and pearl-like beads drape both figures. The setting appears to be a temple or shrine altar. These are statues, not physical people.2012-05-15Two 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 gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29September 04 20142014-09-04April 18 20132013-04-18A pair of metal deity murti, a male and female figure seated together, stand before a bright red-orange silk backdrop framed by ornate gold carved arch. The male murti holds a trident and a small ritual object, and wears a green cloth, a crown and rudraksha beads. The female murti wears a green blouse and a purple lower garment with a gold border, adorned with white flower garlands and pearl necklaces. A copper kalasha pot sits between them, with red roses and green leaves arranged at the base. No physical people are visible.2012-05-15 +1 copiesTwo metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden throne-like platform framed by an ornate gold arch and gold-brocade drapery. The figure on the left is a four-armed male deity wearing a red and orange turban, holding a trident and other implements, with a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green sari with a tall jewelled crown, garlanded with orange and white flower malas. In front, a copper kalasha stands above a black shivalinga decorated with rudraksha beads and flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-05-18May 08 20122012-05-08June 30 20092009-06-30April 06 20122012-04-06A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red draped throne within a gilded arch. The Shiva figure wears a brown turban with a crescent moon, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with a green silk garment, a gold necklace and white beaded ornaments. The Parvati figure wears a crown, a teal sari with an orange border, pearl necklaces and yellow and purple marigold garlands. A dark stone shivalinga sits in front, with a gold kalasha-like pedestal between the figures. Flowers and a green leaf are placed at the base. The image is a photograph of a deity murti; no living people are visible.2017-08-25Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple sit side by side in an ornate golden arch before a green fabric backdrop with gold motifs. The left figure wears an orange turban and a red-and-green garment, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and wears layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, orange garment, and multiple gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and pink flower strands, and a brass kalasha-style offering plate with lamps sits in front. No living people are visible.2014-09-09