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April 26 20132013-04-26April 26 20132013-04-26A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a pink-draped throne beneath a green canopy and dense garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears an orange-red turban with a white garland and an orange shawl over a dark pink dhoti. The figure on the right wears a gold-and-red silk sari, layered gold necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a gold staff. Both are deity murti statues, not living people. The setting is a stone-pillared temple hall with a metal gate in the background.2013-01-02April 30 20132013-04-30Ceremonial deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, gilded and richly adorned, set against a turquoise satin backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The male figure wears an orange turban, a blue garment with a red and gold pendant, multiple necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, green and blue dress and holds a flower. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures. A shivalingam or pedestal in front is decorated with a silver hood-shaped canopy, green-tipped ornaments and garlands, indicating a puja arrangement. No living people are visible.2013-03-04September 16 20112011-09-16March 04 20132013-03-04Two golden deity murti are seated side by side on a gilded throne-like seat in front of deep red draped cloth and ornate gold architectural framing. The figure on the left has a red and brown head covering with a crescent emblem, a trident-like staff, and red and gold garments with a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a white and pink garland, and a green and gold sari-like garment, with yellow and orange marigold garlands draped across the base. Oil lamp flames are visible at the lower left. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2017-10-01June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25April 26 20132013-04-26A photograph of a pair of metal deity murti seated under a golden arched shrine with green shimmering drapery. The left figure is a multi-armed deity with a red turban, holding a trident and a drum-like object, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a white flower garland. The right figure wears an ornate crown, teal and red garments, pearl-like jewellery and a white garland. A golden hooded cobra canopy with green jewelled fangs sits over a small stone or metal figure in front, draped with an orange cloth and blue garment with white garlands. Nothing indicates a physical person in the scene.2013-04-30