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March 22 2008

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A photograph of two golden metal murti statues dressed in red garments and heavily adorned with jeweled crowns, necklaces and armbands, seated before a backdrop of marigold and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left holds a jeweled staff and wears a red turban and rudraksha mala; the figure on the right, with a crown and layered jeweled necklaces, holds a hand raised in blessing. These are statues, not living people, set in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch.2010-12-28Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17June 11 20132013-06-11A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated on a decorated stage, framed by a gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a rudraksha-style dark garland, holds a golden trident, and has a crown-like finial above him. The female figure wears a pink and gold sari with gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Both are draped in layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a large orange and gold cloth drape behind them and a flower-decorated altar in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2008-03-22March 22 20082008-03-22Two golden metal deity murti stand side by side against a gold brocade backdrop under an ornate gilt canopy. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, a white embellished garment, and holds a golden staff topped with a bird, while a silver ceremonial implement rests at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with pearl tassels, a yellow flower in the hair, and an orange and gold sari. Both are draped in thick red and orange flower garlands with green leaves and ornate jewellery.2011-12-28Two copper-toned murti statues of a deity pair sit under a gold-embroidered canopy with ornate gilt border. The figure on the left wears a red and maroon turban, rudraksha-style layered beaded necklaces, and a trident in its left hand, with a jeweled hand gesture raised. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, an orange-pink sari, heavy gem-set gold necklaces and matching earrings. Both are richly adorned with colored stone jewelry. The background is shimmering gold fabric. No living people are visible.2013-06-12Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under a golden arch, dressed in finery and heavily garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange garment, holds a silver trident and has ornate jewelled chest ornaments. The figure on the right wears a dark maroon sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with white flowers and holds a small golden implement. Pink draped cloth lies beneath them against a stone wall.2011-10-13Two metal murti statues of a deity couple seated together on a blue satin-draped platform against a green curtain. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha beads, white and gem-studded necklaces, and an orange garment; he holds a trident-like staff and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a silver jeweled crown, layered silver necklaces, and an orange and maroon sari, and holds a small object at her side. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands with yellow marigold strands, and a green leaf sprig is visible. A small bird perches near the male figure's staff. These are statues, not living people, so the scene contains no physical people.2013-04-09 +2 copiesSeptember 15 20132013-09-15Two golden deity murti (metal idols) decorated for worship, set against an orange satin backdrop and banked with garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears a tall orange turban with a jewelled crest, a pearl-and-gem ornament, a large rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, holding a trident and a pink flower. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered gem necklaces and a garland, holding a golden staff. Brass puja vessels sit in the lower foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-30A golden murti pair seated on a yellow draped backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, four arms holding a trident and a pot-like object, wearing layered pearl and gem necklaces, a green-jewelled hand, and a red garment. The right figure is a female deity with a black tiered hairstyle decorated with a red-and-gold ornament, wearing gold necklaces and a red sari edged with white. Red and pink garlands and yellow flowers adorn both figures, and a small green parrot perches near the right hand. These are statues, not physical people.2013-03-31