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December 26 2009

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Ornate metal murti figures of a male and a female deity stand in a gold-framed arched shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers and green foliage. The male figure wears a red and green turban, a crown, a bejeweled white necklace and a purple sash. The female figure wears a black crown, an orange and red sari, layered silver necklaces and pendant earrings. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. The deity figures are statues, not living people, and no person is pictured.2009-12-26Two murti figures, a male deity and a female deity, sit side by side on a decorated seat under an ornate golden arch in an open pavilion. The male figure wears an orange turban and gold ornaments and raises a hand in blessing; the female figure wears a red-and-gold sari, a jewelled crown and a large gold necklace. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white, green and purple flower strings. Behind them hang red curtains, and brass oil lamps with bird finials stand at the right. Flowers decorate the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-27 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA decorated shrine tableau of deity murtis draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, red blossoms and green leaves. Two large figures sit side by side: the left one wears an orange turban and holds a small object, while the right one wears an orange sari with gold trim, a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces, and holds one hand outward. A smaller figure in orange with a gold crown sits in front on a white and orange cloth, with a white silver-necklaced statue at lower left. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine, which sits under an ornate arched stone canopy.2010-12-31December 12 20162016-12-12December 17 20162016-12-17December 28 20082008-12-28Two gilded deity murti figures sit side by side within a gold-framed arched niche lined with red drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a ceremonial mace-like staff, draped in yellow, pink and red garlands. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, layered gold necklaces and a yellow garment, with flower garlands in yellow, magenta and red. Ornate stone carving frames the scene. These are statues, not people.2008-10-19December 14 20102010-12-14October 19 20082008-10-19December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a pair of metal murti deities seated side by side on a golden throne, decorated with long garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and multicoloured flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, holds a book-like cloth, and is draped in yellow silk; the figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, a jewelled bridal-style necklace and a red silk garment with gold border. Behind them are a gold-carved backdrop, a maroon curtain and a white air conditioner unit. No physical people are visible.2013-07-16