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June 11 2013

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March 04 20132013-03-04November 25 20092009-11-25June 11 20132013-06-11April 26 20132013-04-26May 25 20132013-05-25December 28 20112011-12-28Ceremonial 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.2013-03-04February 09 20102010-02-09 +1 copiesTwo decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair framed by an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a crown, a rudraksha mala, a long gold necklace and a shield-like jewelled armlet, holding a trident and a small damaru-style object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a red-orange sari, heavy silver and gem necklaces and large earrings. Both are decorated with long garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers, and a brass plate with green leaves and white flowers sits in front. No living people are visible.2008-10-03Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a red and white throne-like platform under an ornate gilded arch with gold curtains behind. Shiva wears a red and orange turban, a trident (trishul) in one hand, and a white dhoti; Parvati wears a gold crown, red silk sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped in garlands of white and red flowers. In front, a shivalinga with a cobra hood (naga) above it is decorated with red flower garlands, an orange cloth and gold ornaments, with a brass oil lamp at the left edge. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-03-07April 30 20132013-04-30