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July 12 2013

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A photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side against a bright pink draped cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a gold crest, a rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a silver crown with pink gems, a red-orange sari, layered beaded and jewelled necklaces and a small green parrot perched on a silver stand in front. Both have polished silver faces with red lips and dark eyes. These are statues, not living people.2013-05-12April 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesJuly 14 20132013-07-14October 08 20132013-10-08Two metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side within an ornate bronze-coloured arched frame before a red draped cloth. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with white garland ornaments, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female figure wears an orange sari, a tall ornate crown and a long white floral garland, with a bangle on her arm. A palm plant is visible at left. Photograph of statues, not living people.2013-06-28Two golden statues of a deity pair stand under a pink draped cloth backdrop, framed by ornate golden arch edges. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled gold crown, rudraksha beads, and a silver necklace, holding a trident in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black conical headdress, a red-orange garment, layered silver necklaces, and drapes of red and yellow flower garlands. A small bird perches on a raised hand. Statues are not physical people; no living people are visible.2013-06-25September 19 20142014-09-19June 28 20132013-06-28Two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side against a magenta draped backdrop, decorated for a festival alankara. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange garments, a rudraksha mala and silver necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure wears a tall golden crown, orange-red garment, layered silver and beaded necklaces and large earrings, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with multicoloured flower strands in yellow, red, purple and white, and each has a vertical tilak on the forehead. Green cloth lies beneath them.2013-07-20A photograph of a pair of ceremonial murti figures, one a male deity holding a trident and a small hand drum, the other a female figure with a black crown-like headdress, both adorned with garlands of marigolds and red flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange garments, while the female wears an orange sari. They sit before a pink draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues shown in a decorated outdoor setting.2013-06-24Two golden metal statues of deities stand before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishula) in one raised hand and a rudraksha mala and ornate chest pendant, wears an orange and gold turban and a red garment. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with turquoise and red stones, a red sari with green border, a multi-strand necklace, and holds a small green parrot-like object in the hand. These are deity murtis, not living people, so no physical people are present.2013-10-12A golden statue pair of a seated deity murti and a consort in an ornate gold arch against a pink cloth backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange garment with green trousers, rudraksha-style beads and a white vibhuti mark, holding a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure wears an orange sari with gold border, layered necklaces and a black crown-like headdress. The setting is outdoors with palm foliage behind. No physical people are present.2013-06-08