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July 07 2010

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop: a male figure with an orange turban and crown, and a female figure in a blue and gold sari, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and earrings. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang around them. In front is a large golden shivalinga-style vessel with green gemstone-like accents and a golden hooded serpent canopy. A golden framed arch surrounds the scene. Statues only, no living people visible.2010-07-03July 03 20102010-07-03Golden ornate arch frames a shrine with two large metal murti figures seated on a gilded throne-like platform before a red curtain. The left figure wears a red-orange turban, blue garment and heavy silver necklaces, holding a trident and a small vessel. The right figure wears an orange-red and gold skirt, elaborate headdress and layered jewelry. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang across both figures and a central shivalinga-like golden pillar. In front sits a small white figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red turban, flanked by brass puja vessels, lamps and a plate of offerings. The scene is a deity murti shrine display rather than living people.2010-07-08Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a golden brocade backdrop within a carved gold arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a crown with coloured jewels, a blue garment with heavy gold jewellery, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a deep blue sari with gold border, and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with white flowers, red roses and green leaves. Oil lamps sit in front of the figures.2011-12-30A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a red draped throne-like platform, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a trident in his raised left hand, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces over a blue and red garment. Beside him, a female figure wears a blue sari, a red-gemmed necklace and a tall jewelled crown. In front, a large gold kalasha with green gem-set tips sits within yellow and magenta flower garlands. The statues are not living people, so the scene contains no physical people.2010-08-30October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesJuly 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesTwo metal murti of a deity couple stand in a shrine against a deep red draped curtain with a gold-framed edge. The figure on the left, with a gold trident in its raised hand, wears an orange-saffron turban, a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and layered jewelled necklaces; its palm is inlaid with coloured stones. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a tall jewelled crown, a red stone pendant and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a small bouquet of red roses and green foliage. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at the lower edges of the frame.2010-08-28A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15December 05 20092009-12-05Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold frame at right. The figure at left wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a trident. The figure at right wears a tall jeweled crown, blue robes, a red-gem necklace and large earrings. Both are draped in strands of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and display sparkling jeweled adornments. No physical people are visible.2010-10-09