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April 19 20132013-04-19 +3 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23Two seated deity murtis, gold-toned figures adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns, are decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-and-pink garment and a tall gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a green garment and a pink crown with a flower-decorated headdress. They sit before gold-embossed arches and gold-and-white draped curtains, with a maroon cloth covering the seat below. The setting suggests a temple-style shrine display of utsava murtis.2013-09-03October 29 20062006-10-29A decorated silver-and-gold murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side in front of a golden arch encrusted with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a gold trishul-like staff in hand, a purple garment with a silver-and-gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a black ornate crown, heavy jewelled necklaces, a green and red sari and gold armlets, with a long braid down the back. Both have gold ornaments and large earrings. Garlands of marigold and rose surround the seated deity murtis on a red-draped throne-like seat.2018-01-14A 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.2011-06-24April 16 20132013-04-16A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne, adorned with layered garlands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers arranged in an arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and orange dhoti-style cloth; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, jewelled necklaces, a red and gold sari and holds a trident. Ornate gold arch carving frames the scene, with a golden-yellow cloth draped behind and green ceramic bird ornaments at the top corners. No physical people are visible.2012-04-25Photo of a pair of silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arched shrine decorated with red, white, yellow and orange flower garlands and purple bead garlands. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban with a gold crown, white dhoti, orange-and-gold shawl, rudraksha-style and jewelled necklaces, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The female figure on the right wears a teal sari with floral motifs, jewelled necklaces and a gold crown, with one hand resting in her lap. Both are seated on a magenta silk-draped platform. Behind them, a brown curtain frames the arch.2013-04-18April 19 20132013-04-19 +2 copiesTwo 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.2011-11-27Two silver-finished deity murti are seated side by side on a decorated throne framed by dense garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds, orange blossoms and purple blooms with green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a tall gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, a white dhoti and a red-and-gold sash, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, jewelled necklaces, a teal and green saree with floral embroidery, and holds a gold-coloured object. A magenta cloth covers the base below and a gold-brocade canopy rises behind. No living people are visible.2013-04-18