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July 03 2013

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July 07 20132013-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 18 20132013-07-18 +1 copiesTwo ornately dressed metal murti figures seated side by side in a procession setting, draped with red and white jasmine garlands. The left figure wears a red turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces and armlets; he holds a long black staff. The right figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a royal blue and purple silk sari with gold border, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. A brass oil lamp sits in the lower left foreground, and a gold-framed arch and red curtain form the backdrop. These are statues, not living people.2009-06-17Two gold-finished deity murti are decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves framing an arched alcove. The male figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, teal dhoti, layered beaded necklaces and bangles, holding a gold mace-like staff and a gold hand. The female figure on the right wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, a magenta and orange sari with a gold border, and holds a gold lotus-like object. Blue fabric drapes the base of the alcove. The scene appears to be a ceremonial display of deity murti, with no physical people visible.2013-07-03April 30 20152015-04-30July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side against a backdrop of flower garlands. The male figure wears a tall golden crown and an orange-red headcloth, with layered gold and beaded necklaces, jewelled earrings and a leopard-print cloth at the waist; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The female figure wears a tall gold crown, rich jewelled necklaces and a teal garment, and holds a gold object in her hand. Both are decorated with bands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. Gold-leaf arches frame the top. No people are visible.2012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on an ornate gold-framed throne, heavily decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti and orange shawl, a tall white crown, a pearl necklace and bangles, and holds its hands in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a yellow-orange sari with a red border, layered pearl necklaces, a tall crowned headdress and a gesturing hand. A brass oil lamp and a small brass vessel sit at the front on a green cloth. No physical people are visible.2011-11-29July 15 20132013-07-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais before a red curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, heavy jeweled necklaces, a blue dhoti and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a pink sari with a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower malas. In front stands a polished silver-gold shivalinga-like pillar with a row of green stones. A partially visible person sits at the lower edge of the frame. Ornate gold border carvings frame the scene. +1 copiesJuly 12 20132013-07-12