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June 22 2013

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Close view of two metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine against an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru drum, wears a red turban with a white pearl garland, a blue lower garment and red rose garlands. The figure on the right, with a red crown and pearl necklaces, holds a ceremonial staff. Both are adorned with red roses, gold ornaments and bangles, and a gold-framed arch stands behind them.2013-06-22Two copper-coloured metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden curtain in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a red-and-gold bindi, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and is draped in a beaded and embroidered garment with red rose garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a jewelled band, heavy multi-coloured gemstone necklaces, large earrings and red rose garlands, and holds a lotus stem. Both statues are adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, set against gold brocade and carved stone walls.2013-06-13Close photograph of two golden-bronze metal murti statues of deities seated before a vivid orange silk backdrop with gold trim. The left figure holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears a red turban with a tilak, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold bracelets. The right figure wears a jade-green sari, heavy jewelled gold necklace with red and green stones, and a gold crown, holding a lotus stem.2013-06-17June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19Photograph of two metal murti statues seated together under a gilded arch against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, orange clothing and a blue beaded mala, holding a trident and a small ornate ritual drum; the figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled tiara, white and gold necklaces, and a maroon garment. Both are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A stone temple wall is visible at right.2011-07-31April 04 20132013-04-04July 14 20132013-07-14June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesTwo metal murti figures stand side by side before an orange and gold draped backdrop, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left, a deity murti, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, wears a red turban, a blue beaded garland and jeweled ornaments. The figure on the right has a tall jeweled crown, red and gold clothing, and rudraksha beads and a necklace, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. The setting appears to be a temple shrine, with stone carving visible at the upper right.2011-07-26Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine niche before a deep red curtain and gold-carved arch. The male figure holds a trident and a raised ornamental hand, wears a red turban with a crown above it, a purple and gold dhoti, and a garland of red, yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a red sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a matching garland. A brass oil lamp with several flames stands in front of them, and the stone walls of the temple are visible at the right.2011-08-10