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May 05 2012

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A photograph of two black stone murtis seated side by side outdoors, in front of green leaves and branches. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a red-and-gold ornament on the turban, a gold-and-jewelled broad necklace, and a garland of white, pink, green and blue-tipped flowers. A golden trident leans against its shoulder. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a black drum-like object. Both are deity murti statues, not people.2012-09-17A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red shimmering curtain and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, holds a trident and a small sprig, and wears a maroon garment. The figure on the right has a tall black hair bun with jewelled pins, layered gold necklaces, a maroon saree with a gold border, and a long braid. Both are draped with marigold garlands in yellow and red with green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-07-31A photograph of black stone murti statues of a deity pair under a tree, decorated with multicolored garlands of marigold, red flowers and rainbow-striped strands. The taller figure wears an orange turban with a gold ornament, an ornate jewelled gold necklace and bejewelled chest piece, and holds a golden trident. The companion figure, shown in a gold sari with a gold crown and nose ring, wears layered gold necklaces and bangles. Gilded arch frames the scene with green leaves behind. The statues are deity murti, not living people, so no physical people are present.2012-09-19October 13 20122012-10-13April 19 20132013-04-19 +1 copiesOctober 13 20122012-10-13A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a carved golden panel and green leaves. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a garland of white, pink and green flowers, and holds a golden trident. Beside him stands a smaller black stone figure in a red and gold sari with a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and a red bindi, holding a lotus-like staff. Both figures are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2012-09-29Two large metal deity murti stand against a dark blue draped backdrop under a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with jewelled ornaments, a bejewelled chest piece, and a long garland of yellow, purple and white flowers with green leaves; it holds a trident and a small drum-like ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a red-orange sari-like garment, a heavy jewelled necklace, layered bangles and a flower garland, and holds a ceremonial object in one hand. Both figures are dressed for festival worship in pink and white silk drapes at their base. No living people are visible.2008-10-03A photograph of a black stone murti of Shiva seated beside his consort Parvati, outdoors among green leaves. The male deity wears an orange turban topped with a gold crown, a green and gold ornate chest ornament, and a multicolour garland of white, pink, green, yellow and red flowers. He holds a golden trident. The female figure wears a pink and gold silk sari, a gold crown, a nose ring and layered gold necklaces.2012-09-14A photograph of a dark stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a black pedestal, outdoors among leafy trees. Shiva wears an orange turban with a gold crown, holds a gold trident, and is adorned with a jewelled necklace and garlands of marigolds and multicolour flowers. Parvati wears a gold-bordered green and yellow sari, a gold crown and layered silver-toned jewellery. In front of the pedestal sits a white marble figure in a pink sari and pink turban, with a beaded necklace, one hand raised. Gilded arch frames the scene. No physical people are present.2012-09-19October 09 20122012-10-09A black stone murti of a seated deity pair in a golden arched frame, surrounded by green leaves. The male figure wears an orange turban with a golden crown, a yellow dhoti-like garment and a heavily jewelled breastplate, and holds a silver trident. The female figure beside him wears a green sari, gold crown and layered gold necklaces, with red and yellow garlands draped across both figures. Deity murti, not living people.2012-10-11