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January 21 2011

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January 21 20112011-01-21January 21 20112011-01-21A golden murti of a seated deity couple framed by an ornate gilded arch against red drapery. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident in his hand, and a red garment with a gold-and-bead necklace, layered mala strands and a gold pendant. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a pink-and-red sari, layered white and gold necklaces and jewelled earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a brass plate of lamps or offerings rests in front. The image is a statue, not a living person, and no a person candidate is present.2011-01-21December 31 20112011-12-31A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing two painted statues seated side by side on a raised platform before red drapery. The figure on the left, a deity murti with a red and orange turban, holds a trident and a small pot, wears a red and gold garland and a white beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a red and pink sari, a tiered silver crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a brass vessel with green-tipped hanging ornaments sits at their base. Ornate gold carved frames surround the arch.2011-01-21Two gilded murti statues seated side by side on a red-draped throne within an ornate gold arched frame. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with a feather ornament, a trident, and a rudraksha mala with large beads, and holds a small ritual object in one raised hand. The seated figure on the right wears a pink and red sari with a tiara-style crown and layered pearl and gold necklaces, with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over one side. Brass or silver offering trays of greenery and flowers lie at the bottom edge. The statues are depictions, not living people, so no physical people are present.2011-01-21A photograph of two large golden-hued deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a red mark on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a red and pink sari with ornate silver jewellery, a jewelled headdress and a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over the shoulder. A woven basket with decorative offerings sits in the foreground.2011-01-21April 07 20112011-04-07A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15A photograph of a pair of painted deity murti seated side by side under a gilded arch with red drapery behind them. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears an orange turban with a crown, an ornate gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a small pot-like object. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a red and pink sari, a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands draped over their shoulders and a kalasha-like ornament sits at the base. No living people are visible.2011-01-21A golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like base in front of a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The taller figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and a red garment. The seated female figure beside him wears a red and pink sari, a dark jeweled crown, layered necklaces and earrings, and holds a lotus-like hand gesture. Both are adorned with marigold and purple flower garlands, and a decorated kalasha-like vessel sits below them. These are statues, not living people, and no identifiable living person is shown.2011-01-21October 21 20112011-10-21