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May 09 20132013-05-09October 04 20082008-10-04Two large golden-hued deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne in front of a red draped backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and a red garment, holding a trident-like staff with jewelled details. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a maroon and gold sari-like dress, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces, a long braid, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both are garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. Foreground shows a decorated silver-and-gold basket with green leaves.2011-07-31May 09 20132013-05-09 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti pair seated in the back: a figure with a crown, trident-like emblem and ornate jewelled necklaces, and a consort figure in a white and gold garment with rich jewellery. In front, a large white statue of a seated figure is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, wears an orange headcloth, a white-and-maroon brocade shawl with a gold waist band, and holds a rudraksha-style bead mala. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass lamp and vessel sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-15July 20 20102010-07-20Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under a temple pavilion, adorned with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. The left figure holds a trident and a small vessel, wears an orange turban, pink and gold skirt and jeweled necklaces. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, red and gold necklaces and a pink sari. Two tall brass oil lamps stand in front of them, and a garlanded peetha or throne with a gold canopy sits at the right edge beside a red iron railing and palm trees.2009-12-15A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears an ornate golden crown with a crescent, a trident in one hand, and layered silver and gold necklaces over a dark garment with a red sash. The figure on the right wears a tiered golden crown, a blue skirt, and heavy jewelry. Between them stands a large golden kalasha-like vessel with green stones, draped in flower garlands. Garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers frame the figures against a deep red velvet backdrop, with a pink and gold silk cloth spread over the platform and marigold offerings at the base. The figures are statues, not living people.A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched niche and gold-brocade backdrop. Two metallic deity murtis stand above, one with a red-and-orange turban and trident-like staff, the other in a brocade sari with a jewelled crown. In front, a dark black stone linga is draped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, a gold yoni-pitha base, and a silver-and-gem bodice-like ornament. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwrap sits at lower left holding flower garlands, with a brass oil lamp at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27A golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne-like seat within an ornate golden arch, set before a red draped backdrop. Both figures wear gold crowns, heavy jewelled gold ornaments, and embellished garments; the figure on the right holds a golden staff or sceptre, and the other figure raises a hand in blessing. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape over the figures, and a golden oil lamp stands on a pedestal at the right, with a basket of flowers and an orange cloth at the lower left. The scene is a temple setting with carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesMay 09 20132013-05-09 +2 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.2013-04-24