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December 12 20162016-12-12November 27 20112011-11-27Photo of a richly decorated deity murti pair in a temple shrine, framed by a gilded arch and a green silk backdrop. The central figure, in a red-orange turban and orange shawl with a jewelled necklace and bracelet, is flanked by a consort in a blue sari with ornate gold jewellery and a jewelled crown. Both golden metal faces are adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a kalasha-style offering sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-30October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesJuly 07 20152015-07-07A photograph of a golden utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, heavy necklaces and a red and teal sari. Both are draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a row of green and gold lamp-shaped ornaments hangs at the front. No physical people are visible; the image shows deity murtis only.2008-10-02A decorated temple shrine holds golden metal murti figures of deities, a male figure with a golden crown and a female figure with a tall crown and layered jewelry, both in purple and gold garments. They are framed by a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and green. A gold kalasha-like canopy hangs above, and a standing figure on the right wears a red-brown robe and white garland. The statues are inside a temple with dark stone walls. Statues and garlands only; no living people are visible.2016-12-17Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29Two golden murti figures seated side by side on a raised throne against a red drape and a gilded arch, framed by a dense band of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green. The figure on the left wears a red turban, silver-and-gold necklaces, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff and ornamental implements; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a colourful beaded headpiece, a red-and-orange sari and a tall staff. Garlands drape the throne and a decorated kalasha-like base sits in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2019-01-08 +2 copiesA photograph of a Shiva and Parvati deity murti pair in a temple shrine, richly decorated with garlands of red, yellow, orange and purple flowers. The seated figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban and ornate silver-and-gold armour, holding a golden trident, while the figure on the right wears a crown, gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a gilded arch frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNovember 05 20132013-11-05A decorated golden murti pair of deities stands in an ornate golden arched niche, draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, red and gold ornate necklaces, and a cream dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, gold jewelry, and a red blouse, holding a lotus-like object. A brass kalasha-style object and a basket of offerings sit at the lower right. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2008-12-26 +1 copies