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June 22 2013

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A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a pink and magenta draped throne before a green and gold curtain with a gilded arch. The larger seated figure wears an orange turban and red-and-gold garments, with four arms holding a trident, and a second figure beside him wears a jeweled crown and orange-gold garments. Both are adorned with heavy gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, with yellow and magenta flower garlands draped across them. In front, a silver-and-gold Shivalinga-like form is heavily decorated with layered gold chains and beads, flanked by brass lamps and offerings of flowers and cloth on a stone platform.2014-09-26September 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti pair seated in a gilded arch against blue draped fabric, a male figure in an orange turban and gold jewelled garments holding a trident, and a female figure in a red and gold sari with a jewelled braid beside him. A green-draped stone lingam sits in front, wrapped in marigold and red-and-white flower garlands, with gold and rudraksha ornaments. No living people are visible.2011-06-24Two metal murti figures of a deity couple sit on a gold throne against a golden curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown and an embellished gold chest ornament, and holds a sceptre-like object. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-gold sari, and holds a parrot. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers and green leaves. In front, a Shiva lingam with a cobra hood above it, wrapped in an orange cloth, rudraksha beads and flower garlands, is set in a gold base. The setting suggests a temple shrine.2011-11-27Photograph of a deity murti group on an ornate gold-framed altar with a red silk backdrop. A large four-armed figure with a gold trident-like weapon in one hand is seated, adorned with jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas and red and yellow marigold garlands. Beside it stands a figure in a purple sari with a crown-like headdress and garland. A smaller figure in a maroon sari and gold jewellery sits on a silver throne in front, with a bowl and fresh flowers before it. The statues are the only figures shown; no physical people are visible.2013-09-20December 14 20102010-12-14April 26 20132013-04-26A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne before orange silk drapery within an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban, a trident in one raised hand, and layered gold and bead necklaces; the right figure wears a tall gold crown, a white pearl necklace and a yellow skirt. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape both figures and a dark serpent-hooded form at the centre. Below, a green cloth covers an altar with a silver arched frame, a small deity figure, and brass vessels with flowers.2013-06-21June 13 20132013-06-13Ornate temple worship scene centred on a large golden Shiva-Parvati style murti pair seated on a golden throne with a hooded serpent canopy, backed by magenta and purple draped fabric and a gilded arch. The seated male murti holds a trident and wears an orange turban; the female murti wears a crown, rich jewellery and a maroon sari. In front, a Shiva linga-form is draped with an orange and green turban-like cloth, rudraksha beads, red and white flower garlands and green leaf festoons, set on a golden yoni base. A small copper-toned arched frame and a blue jewelled cloth sit at the lower front. No living people are visible.2013-04-23April 26 20132013-04-26September 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copies