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December 21 20172017-12-21A golden-faced deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch against a red backdrop. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a layered white lace-like necklace, and a long coin garland draped from the shoulders to the hips. Its garments are red and gold, with the raised hands in a blessing gesture. No physical people are visible, and the statue is not a depiction of a person.2017-12-20A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed shrine against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and gold turban, a red and gold dhoti, layered diamond-style necklaces and holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a green sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers. Before them, a seated figure in white and red, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, sits on a pedestal with a golden band; brass oil lamps stand at the left and a small decorated altar with floral garlands appears at the right. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with flower garlands draped across the central arrangement.2009-06-30A gilded deity murti seated in a shrine adorned with garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, holds a trident, and wears a jewelled silver-and-gold bodice with ornate necklaces; a veena rests against its shoulder. Beside it sits a second gilded figure in a crown with a jewelled necklace, holding a staff-like object. A brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top stands in the foreground against red silk drapery. No living people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesGolden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.2009-09-25November 13 20152015-11-13 +1 copiesJune 07 20102010-06-07June 20 20212021-06-20Golden shrine arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne before a red silk backdrop. Shiva has matted hair, a crown, a trident and a cobra, and wears a purple dhoti; the goddess wears a green sari, jewelry and a garland. In front, a lingam is decorated with white garlands, green and gold ornaments and a red cloth. A brass lamp, a bell and a small shrine figure sit on the blue-draped altar. No people are visible.2014-08-11Close photo of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine set against a deep red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arched frame. The central murti wears a conical jeweled crown, large drop earrings, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a red bindi and a flower garland of yellow, red and purple blossoms. Its raised hand holds a leafy green sprig, and a gold kalasha-style vessel and gold lamp stand sit beside it. The murti to the left wears an orange turban and a green jeweled bodice with red stones. A small gold-tone decorative object appears in the lower foreground. No people are visible.2010-10-13A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a throne-like palanquin, adorned with a jeweled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, bangles and a pink and gold silk sari with a white lower garment. She wears a red-and-gold dot on the forehead and holds a raised hand in a blessing gesture. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape over her shoulder, a flaming trident-like staff rises behind her, and a red curtain and carved stone pillar frame the scene.2010-12-19October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies