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July 07 2009

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Golden murti of a deity pair in a red-draped shrine niche, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and red garment, holds a silver trident and raises a golden hand in blessing, with ornate jewelled necklaces. The right figure, in a black and red crown with a green-and-gold garment, wears layered pearl and ruby jewellery and large earrings. Gold arch overhead; deity murti only, no living people visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesPhotograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red throne-like seat before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari-style dress and heavy necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at left. In the lower right foreground a seated person in white and gold clothing with a striped headcloth is partly visible, with garlands around them. Their presence is a physical person, but the image is dominated by the murti pair.2010-08-01Two decorated deity murtis (metal or gold-plated idols) sit side by side on an ornate gilded arch backdrop framed with garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red-and-orange turban, a crown, silver-and-jewelled ornaments, a red stone necklace and a red-and-white dhoti, holding a golden staff and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a tall silver crown, an orange sari-style garment with gold borders, and multiple layered silver and gold necklaces. No living people are visible.2009-07-07 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20122012-02-11Photo of two golden-faced metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a garlanded procession vehicle at night. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, cream and gold dhoti, red embroidered bodice, and heavy layered jewellery; he raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and white flower crown, gold earrings with green stones, and an orange and gold garment, and holds a small ceremonial object. Both are heavily decorated with marigold, jasmine and red flower garlands, with a gold arched frame behind them. No living people are clearly visible.2008-12-26Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side under a gold arch, the left figure in red and orange with a tall red-and-gold crown and holding a trident-like staff, the right figure in orange with a silver crown and heavy silver jewellery. Both are draped in dense garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. In front stands a large gold-plated shivalinga covered with garlands, flanked by a smaller white and red figure, a brass oil lamp, kalasha vessels and brass puja items. No people are visible.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJanuary 1st 2013 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple, the male figure on the left holding a trident and the female figure on the right in a pink and red sari with a crown. Both are adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and yellow and purple flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and a dark jewelled garment, and a silver kalasha-like vessel stands in front of them. A red curtain and gold-framed arch form the backdrop. Statues only; no living people are present.Photograph of two golden metal deity murti seated side by side on a decorated festival vehicle, heavily garlanded with yellow marigold, red rose and white jasmine flower strands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red ornate jewelled chest covering, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and golden dhoti-style cloth, raising one hand. The figure on the right wears a red and white floral crown with gold ornaments, green-stone pendant earrings, a gold collar, and an orange-and-white draped cloth. Gold ornate arch frames the scene. No physical people are clearly visible apart from a partial hand at the lower right edge.2008-12-26