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July 14 2013

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A photograph of a pair of deity murtis seated before a green silk backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall black matted crown with beaded bands, a blue garment, layered rudraksha-style malas, a serpent-topped staff in one raised hand and a gold abhaya hand gesture. The figure on the right wears an ornate conical headdress, red and white garlands, a brown-gold sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. A kalasha-like gold vessel and a small white scroll appear at the bottom. No living people are visible.2013-07-16A pair of golden metal murti of a deity couple seated under an ornate gilded arch against a green silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a tall dark crown, a blue garment, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold abhaya hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold-coloured sari, a jewelled necklace and large earrings, and holds a white flower-garlanded lotus-like object. Both are draped with white and red flower garlands. Statues only; no physical people are present.2013-07-16July 11 20132013-07-11Two golden metal deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated side by side against a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a tall black coiled crown wrapped in rudraksha beads, holds a golden trident and raises a hand in abhaya gesture; a rudraksha mala and a green garment with a patterned bodice adorn it. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown, a heavy multi-stranded gold and red-stoned necklace, an orange beaded garland and a red-and-white flower garland. A small green parrot perches between them. These are statues, not living people.2013-07-20April 29 20122012-04-29A golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched frame against a green satin curtain. The figure on the left, with a black conical crown, raised hand in abhaya gesture and a club-like staff, wears a green garment, a rudraksha mala and red and yellow marigold garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with jewelled spire, gold earrings, a gold necklace and a red-orange sari, with red and yellow garlands draped over the shoulders. Both are gold-coloured statues, not living people.2013-07-17July 20 20132013-07-20Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side before a green and gold brocade backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a blue garment, a large rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a blue gem pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a staff-like attribute. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown, a deep red sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a gold lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. The photograph shows the sanctum statues rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2013-07-25Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated before a green silk curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a gold floral ornament, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, and a multi-coloured jewelled necklace, and holds a gold hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands with red flowers, layered gem necklaces, and a blue blouse with a green silk skirt. Red and white flower offerings rest in the foreground. The statues are not living people.2013-06-24 +1 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis sit side by side against a deep orange-red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a leopard-print cloth, a tall black crown with rudraksha beads, a beaded red-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style garland, and holds a small staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown with white flowers, a turquoise and gold beaded necklace, a white jasmine garland and a maroon and blue garment. Brass lamps and a metal plate with a green-stoned hand ornament sit in the lower foreground. Two deity murtis, no physical people.2014-08-13Two gilded metal deity murti are seated side by side within an ornate golden arch in front of a green shimmering brocade backdrop with gold motifs. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a blue garment with a large gold and blue pendant necklace, a brown beaded collar, and holds a gold trident-like staff and an open palm; the figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown with red and green stones, a red sari with gold border, a multi-stoned chest necklace and red flower garlands. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and have vertical forehead markings. No living people are visible.2013-07-25July 12 20132013-07-12