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May 05 2012

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A photograph of two metal deity murtis standing side by side in a gilded arched shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a silver-and-gem necklace, a brown and gold dhoti, and holds a trident and raised hand. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered silver and gem necklaces, and an orange sari, holding a green and gold object. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers, and orange silk cloth covers the base. Red fabric forms the backdrop.2012-04-06June 03 20122012-06-03Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side, adorned with silver-toned jewelled necklaces, jewelled crowns and dense garlands of marigolds, roses, white jasmine and purple globe amaranth. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban and a maroon-and-gold striped dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a spear. The female figure on the right wears an orange silk sari with gold border and holds a green peacock-shaped ornament. In front, a silver kalasha with mango leaves sits among flower garlands and yellow coconut-like offerings on an orange cloth. No living people are visible.2012-04-06Two gold-coloured deity murtis stand together under palm fronds in a temple setting. The figure on the left has a tall gold crown, an orange and red turban-like headdress, a jewelled gold necklace with layered pendants, and an orange silk dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a small drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a white silk sari with gold borders, gold jewellery including a choker and earrings, and a flower-decorated black hairstyle. Both are draped in long garlands of white jasmine flowers with red blooms. Pictured as a photograph of the statues.2007-05-28Two metal murti of a deity couple stand side by side against a bright orange satin backdrop with gold embroidered drapery. The male figure wears an orange and gold crown, a jewelled white garment, a heavily embellished chest ornament and white jasmine garlands, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a flame-topped spear. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, a green and gold sari, layered gem necklaces and jasmine garlands, and holds a green parrot. Both have red and yellow flower offerings at their feet, indicating a decorated altar display. No physical people are visible.2013-03-08Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity pair sit side by side in a shrine decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands and green foliage. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange robes, holds a trident in one hand, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange sari-style robes, layered pearl and gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. A gold-framed arch with floral carvings frames the top. No living people are visible.2010-12-31December 10 20072007-12-10Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a golden silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident-like staff and a small drum-shaped item, wears a red-brown turban with a jeweled ornament, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and red-and-white floral garlands. The figure on the right wears a silver jeweled crown, multi-strand necklaces, a red-orange garment, and a red-and-white garland, holding a silver staff and a green parrot perched near its raised hand. Vermilion dots mark both foreheads. Offerings of flowers lie at the base. This appears to be a decorated deity shrine display.2013-02-16Two golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.2009-01-12April 09 20132013-04-09March 15 20132013-03-15January 31 20092009-01-31