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December 16 2010

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Two gilded murtis of a divine couple sit within a gold arched frame against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a pink and red turban, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a bindi, multi-strand necklaces, rudraksha beads and a teal garment, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a pink silk sari with silver jewellery, a white flower crown and a long floral garland of yellow, purple and pink blossoms hangs from her shoulder. Their hands rest on a silver tray with small oil lamps or offerings in front of them. The murtis are statues, not living people, and the scene shows a deity murti display in a temple setting.2010-12-16A golden-framed shrine presents a large statue pair of deities seated on a silver-edged throne before a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left, a male deity murti with a pink turban and a trident raised in one hand, wears a purple dhoti and jewelled ornaments. Beside him, a female deity murti in a pink silk sari and layered gold necklaces holds a flower garland and stands with one arm extended. Both are draped in white, yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front, a turbaned pink-and-maroon cloth bundle with a green leaf wreath and a jewelled band sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2010-12-16Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15December 16 20102010-12-16A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15January 25 20132013-01-25Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown ornament, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and red tilak, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered red and white stone necklaces and a gold-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with green stones sits in front of them.2010-11-12A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15January 22 20132013-01-22September 22 20092009-09-22August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesSeptember 22 20092009-09-22