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October 14 20102010-10-14September 14 20102010-09-14 +1 copiesOctober 14 20102010-10-14Golden murti of a deity couple, the male figure in an orange turban with a trident and the female in a pink and teal sari, both heavily adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, flanked by red and yellow flower garlands and standing beside a golden shivalinga with green gem embellishments against red drapes and a gilded arch. No living people visible.2010-08-15October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of golden deity murti seated side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a crescent-topped crown, a gold and jewelled necklace, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, a green and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both wear garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-02-05Golden metal murti of a deity seated on a decorated throne before red velvet drapes within a gilded arched frame. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, heavy ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled armband, and holds a trident. Beside him stands a second murti wearing a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, with a lotus-like hand gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang on both figures. At left stands an ornate brass oil lamp. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-08-06A photograph of two gilded deity murti standing before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crown-like headdress and crescent ornament, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual staff. The figure on the right wears an orange and green sari, a dark swept-up hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both figures are richly adorned with silver-toned jewelry and bright gemstone details. No living people are visible.2009-12-17Two golden deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a red bindi, holds a golden trident, and has a broad green sash over the shoulder and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Both are garlanded with red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A golden oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a golden pot-shaped offering sits in front of them. No people are visible.2010-09-14 +1 copiesAugust 01 20102010-08-01A photograph of a pair of decorated metal deity murtis seated on a golden pedestal before a dark red curtain within an ornate gold frame. The left figure wears a red and orange turban-like crown, a green jewelled necklace, and holds a trident; the right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, gold and red ornaments, and a green and orange garment. Long garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers hang on both sides, and a silver shivalinga-shaped object with white flower garlands sits at the front on a kalasha-like base. The figures are statues, not people.2010-10-13Two gilded metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold embellished garment and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver crescent ornaments, a pink sari and holds a ritual implement. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. The setting suggests a temple worship display.