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February 20 2011

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Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat within a gold-carved arch, set against a copper-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti, a teal-and-gold garland of tiered necklaces, and raises a sword, with another hand held in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a black crowned headdress, green and orange sari, and jeweled necklaces, holding a long staff. Red marigold garlands drape both figures and the seat, with brass oil lamps flanking the arch. No living people are visible.2011-02-20A gilded arched shrine framed by ornate gold carving holds two figures seated on a white-draped platform before a deep orange backdrop. The figure on the left, in red turban, blue dhoti and gold ornaments, holds a sword and a staff, with a large rudraksha-style chest garland; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari, a crown with gemstones and red floral garlands. Both appear to be deity murtis rather than living people. Below them a small figure in orange and green cloth with a red flower garland sits in front of a golden cobra-hooded canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a gold peacock-topped stand at each edge.2011-02-20A gilded temple shrine with an ornate golden arch frames two large deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti-style lower garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and a golden crown, holding a sword and a golden implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, a green sari with gold border, and a red garland around the neck. Beneath them a smaller murti or ritual figure is draped in red flower garlands, an orange and green cloth, gold bangles and a gold waist band. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a hanging ornament of green stones hangs above.2011-02-20A photograph of a golden temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis seated behind a central figure. The left murti wears a red turban and blue garments and holds a sword, while the right murti wears a green sari and ornate jewellery and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with red flowers. In front, a seated figure wearing an orange-and-green cloth draped with a large red and white garland, with a crown-like golden headpiece, sits on a white cloth-covered seat. Below, a white figure in a green garment with a rudraksha mala sits beside brass oil lamps and kalasha-style brass vessels. No living people are clearly visible; the figures are statues and murtis.2011-02-20February 20 20112011-02-20 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-framed altar against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent moon, carries a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a blue dhoti with a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-orange sari and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both are draped with red, yellow and green garlands. In front sits a gold ornate kalasha-shaped vessel with a bull-shaped gold base and green stones, flanked by gold oil lamps. Setting is a temple shrine, with the deities worshipped in a darshan setting.2010-07-08October 27 20082008-10-27December 06 20132013-12-06July 08 20102010-07-08Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side within an ornate gold arched frame against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, a red garment, a blue lower cloth, layered pearl and red bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The figure on the right wears a teal and orange sari with a black hair bun adorned with white flowers, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape both figures. A brass lamp stand and a tray of offerings sit in the foreground. Copyright text overlays the lower right.2009-12-08July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a raised white-draped throne against an orange-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a teal garment, blue trousers and gold footwear, holding a sword and a gold object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a green sari with orange border, and a red garland. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange and green garments with a gold waist band, adorned with red and yellow garlands, sits on the white cloth. A small white-clad statue in green rests in the foreground beside brass oil lamps and bowls. Ornate brass lamps stand at each side. No living people are visible.2011-02-20