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June 27 2009

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Close view of a pair of metal deity murtis seated before a green backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet garment, and layered jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a blue and pink sari, a dark braided hairstyle with gold ornaments, and multiple strands of necklaces. Both have red lips and earrings, and yellow and red flower garlands hang around them.2009-06-27Two golden deity murti are seated side by side within an ornate gilded arched niche against a lime-green silk backdrop. The figure on the left, with dark hair and a jewelled crown bearing a tilaka, wears a black garment, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a golden trident-shaped staff. The figure on the right wears a crown with a jewelled ornament, a red and orange sari, a multi-strand necklace and holds a small golden object. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape both figures, and green leaves and small golden vessels sit in front at the base.2009-07-01Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03Two ornately decorated murti of a deity pair seated side by side in an arched gold-framed shrine niche before deep maroon velvet drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jeweled crown, a green bodice with layered silver-white necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff; the figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange sari, a purple skirt, and heavy necklaces, with red and yellow flower garlands draped over both figures. Statues are shown, not living people; the scene reads as a deity murti display during worship.2009-12-16A close view of a golden deity murti pair seated before a green curtain patterned with gold motifs and a gilded arch. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and damaru-like staff, wears an orange and red turban, a rudraksha-style bead garland and layered gold necklaces with a magenta garment. The figure on the right wears a pink and magenta sari with green border, a tall ornate crown and many gold necklaces. Marigold garlands drape both figures and flowers sit at the base. Statues only, no physical people visible.2014-09-28March 24 20132013-03-24September 15 20132013-09-15September 07 20112011-09-07Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29July 20 20102010-07-20Golden utsava murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled belt, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The Parvati figure wears a green and maroon sari with gold jewellery, earrings and a jewelled crown, and both figures are garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. This is a photograph of deity murti, not living people.2009-06-29June 09 20092009-06-09