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September 22 20092009-09-22Two 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.December 03 20092009-12-03A golden arched shrine framing two large painted deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green dhoti-like lower garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and silver patterned sari and a conical crown, with a silver necklace. Between them sits a decorated cobra hood above a white and gold base. Both are draped with garlands of pink, orange, yellow and purple flowers. Red curtains hang behind, and brass oil lamps stand on each side of the arch.2010-09-29A 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.2010-02-05A gilded deity murti pair, a Shiva-Parvati form, seated on a throne within an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a yellow-and-red sari-style cloth. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and silver lamp stands flank the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no person is shown.2010-08-06A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument, and is adorned with layered green and gold garlands and beaded necklaces. The seated figure on the right wears a green and gold sari-style dress and a dark headdress with heavy jewellery. Both wear yellow and orange drapery. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hang around them and a bouquet sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and deep red curtains fill the background.2009-12-17A photograph of a gilded arched shrine housing two large decorated deity murtis, with a figure holding a trident in a green garment and an orange-and-green-clad companion seated beside. Both wear layered beaded necklaces and orange-and-green dress, with a crown-like headdress on the left figure. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape the murtis, and a decorated kalasha or offering sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side against red drapery, and a kumkum-marked bull-like form appears at the base.2009-12-17October 14 20102010-10-14October 14 20102010-10-14Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side in a golden arched shrine niche against a deep maroon curtain, with orange drapes at the sides. The male figure wears an orange turban and ornate crown, a rudraksha-style layered necklace, green garment and gold-coloured dhoti, holding a trident and a small staff. The female figure wears a dark crown, green sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple, white and red flower garlands, and gold oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.2009-12-17December 06 20092009-12-06