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June 03 2009

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Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple, decorated with jewelled ornaments and white jasmine garlands with purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown, holds a golden trident, and has a bejewelled sash across its chest; the right figure wears a black crown with gold and jewelled band and orange-gold garments.2009-06-03June 03 20092009-06-03A 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 20132013-04-24Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06May 07 20132013-05-07December 16 20092009-12-16April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copiesA photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a gold and gemstone crown ornament, rudraksha mala beads and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. Both wear yellow and purple flower garlands and gold earrings. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures, and a golden shield-like plate sits in the foreground.2010-09-07A photograph of two gilded deity murtis inside an arched golden frame against a teal drapery backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown with a crescent, holds a trident, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces and bangles. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a striped green and maroon garment and a garland of yellow and red flowers. The setting suggests a shrine display of deity murtis rather than living people.2009-06-29November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched shrine niche with deep red velvet drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jeweled crown, a trident in its raised hand, a teal silk garment with orange and gold brocade border, and layered jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown with ornate gold headpiece, orange garment with gold brocade, and a long white and pink flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled jewelry, and a green and purple garland drapes across them.2009-06-16 +1 copies