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October 09 2010

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Two gilded deity murti figures in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a gold necklace set with red, green and white stones, and a large layered jeweled necklace. It holds a trident-like gold staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold ornamented necklace, a nose ring and a blue patterned garment, with one hand raised. Yellow, red and purple flower garlands drape across the frame. These are statues, not living people, and no human candidate is visible.

Golden statues of a deity pair seated against a red velvet drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red and gold garment, layered gem necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand, with a garland of yellow, pink and purple flowers draped down. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-brown garment, layered necklaces and earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture, also with a flower garland. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. No physical people are visible; these are statues.

Golden-painted statues of a deity couple seated under a gilded arch against gold shimmering drapery. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a tilak, a red garment and layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a teal-blue silk sari with gold jewelry, a gold crown and red-and-white flower garlands draped over both figures. Both are adorned with red flowers and green leaves, a deity murti arrangement with no living people visible.

Two ornately decorated metal murti of a male and female deity sit side by side before a bright orange silk drape within a gilded arched frame. The left figure holds a trident and a cobra-like staff, wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ornate jewelled crown-like headdress. The right figure wears a blue sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, large earrings and a tall jewelled crown, and holds a green-tipped object. Deity murti, not living people; they are figures representing deities rather than the a person depiction, with no visible person identifiable as a candidate.

Two golden deity murtis stand side by side in a decorated shrine, adorned with red and white rose garlands and jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban, pearl and jewelled ornaments, and a blue-and-silver garment, holding a silver trident. The figure on the right has long black hair with a jasmine crown, pearl headpiece, gold necklaces, a blue garment, and holds a golden trident and a small rod. Behind them hang red sequined drapes with an orange sash and a gold arch. No physical people are visible.

October 07 2011

Two golden murti of a deity couple are seated under a gilded arch with deep red velvet drapery behind them. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a yellow dhoti-style garment, a jewelled crown, and a heavy ornamented chest covering with stones; he holds a golden trident and a silver ritual vessel. The female figure wears a dark crown with white plumes, a green and purple sari, layered necklaces, and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over her shoulder. Both statues are adorned with jewellery and garlands; the scene appears to be a temple darshan of deity murti. No living people are visible.

July 20 2010

Two gilded deity murti stand side by side before a red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a red turban-style crown and a trident-like staff, wears a teal and gold garment, layered red and green garlands, and a large red-stoned pendant necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and decorative metalwork.

Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and a raised hand, wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a blue garment. The right figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a blue sari, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red flowers and green leaves. This is a deity murti, not living people; no physical people are visible.

October 09 2010

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A golden metal murti pair of a male and female deity seated together under a gilded arch against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a blue bodice and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a black-tressed crown, an orange sari with gold border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped across the frame. Statues only; no physical people visible.