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April 07 2011

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A photograph of a gilded murti pair of Sundareshwara and Meenakshi as deity figures, not living people, seated under a gold arched frame against a red draped backdrop. The male deity wears an orange and blue turban, a jeweled crown ornament, a gold and jeweled necklace, and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object; the female deity wears a tall jeweled crown, a green sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, and holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with red roses and green leaves, and a lit brass lamp row with flames sits in front.2011-04-07Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29April 07 20112011-04-07Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17May 07 20132013-05-07A photograph of a gilded arched shrine housing two large decorated deity murtis, with a figure holding a trident in a green garment and an orange-and-green-clad companion seated beside. Both wear layered beaded necklaces and orange-and-green dress, with a crown-like headdress on the left figure. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape the murtis, and a decorated kalasha or offering sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side against red drapery, and a kumkum-marked bull-like form appears at the base.2009-12-17December 16 20092009-12-16May 24 20172017-05-24Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side on a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange-yellow turban and orange garment, holds a golden trident and raises a hand in blessing, with a rudraksha-style necklace and jewelled collar. The female figure wears a green sari, a tall jewelled crown, pearl-and-silver necklaces and holds a hand in a gesture of blessing. Beside them a seated figure in striped dark clothing is partially visible, and a green parrot perches near the statues. The setting is a stone temple pillar and wall.2013-12-04August 15 20142014-08-15A photograph of two large silver-toned deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a crescent moon, an orange turban, a green garment, layered silver and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The right figure wears a dark crown, a peach and green sari-style garment, silver jewelry and holds a red and yellow flower garland. Both are adorned with silver ornaments and garlands of red roses and yellow flowers.2009-12-17Two silver-coloured deity murtis seated side by side on a cushioned seat before a dark red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a green bodice, a heavy silver necklace and rudraksha-style ornaments, and holds a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a pink and teal sari and layered silver jewellery, and holds a flower garland. Both are adorned with fresh garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, and a copper-coloured decorative seat with green-tipped finials sits in front. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2009-09-03