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October 11 2011

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Close-up of a golden deity murti pair before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop, with an ornate gilded arch above. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a red-and-gold turban, a tilak on the forehead, a jewelled necklace and a kumkum-marked brow. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red sari with gold embroidery, heavy gemstone jewellery and a parrot-like green bird perched on a lotus stalk. Jewelled hands and decorated ornaments are visible; no physical people are present in the frame.2013-06-06June 18 20132013-06-18Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18September 19 20112011-09-19Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a temple shrine before a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, holds a silver trident and a gold-tipped staff, and has red garland flowers draped at the chest. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a gold necklace with pearls, and a green leaf garland with red roses. Both are adorned with floral garlands and gold jewelry.2011-09-18June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled collar, holds a trident and a gold damaru-like object, and is adorned with red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a teal and gold garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Flowers and a small gold lamp appear in the foreground. These are statues, not physical people.2009-06-04Two gilded deity murti seated side by side beneath an ornate golden arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban with a crown ornament, holds a trident and a raised hand, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces and rubies. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and many-strand jewelled necklaces, holds a green parrot on one hand, and both are draped with garlands of white flowers, green leaves, red roses and purple blossoms. The image shows statues, not living people.2010-11-05Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10March 06 20132013-03-06April 09 20132013-04-09June 18 20092009-06-18