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August 21 2011

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Two golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-and-green dress and a female figure in a red and maroon sari, stand side by side on a shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Both wear ornate gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and gold armlets; the male figure holds a gold hand-sign and the female figure is adorned with a flower garland. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with draped orange fabric, and petals are scattered on the floor.2013-04-21Two metal murti figures are decorated with garlands of marigolds, purple globe flowers and red roses, with greenery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces and a red garment, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red garment, layered necklaces and bangles. The image shows deity murti statues, not living people.2013-04-24April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA decorated golden murti pair of deities stands in an ornate golden arched niche, draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, red and gold ornate necklaces, and a cream dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, gold jewelry, and a red blouse, holding a lotus-like object. A brass kalasha-style object and a basket of offerings sit at the lower right. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2008-12-26 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16A photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side before a dark draped backdrop with a brown arched design. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown, a maroon garment with a pink border, and a gold-and-jewelled necklace; it holds a club-like staff in one raised hand and a trident in the other. The figure on the right, with a silver-and-gold crown and jewellery, wears an orange silk sari with a gold border. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow and white flowers with purple accents. A golden bull figure with a bead garland appears at the lower left, and a gold umbrella pole rises behind the figures.2010-11-24 +1 copiesTwo metal murti of deities stand side by side on a decorated stage, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold sari-style cloth, a tall gold crown with orange headpiece, and many layered jewelled necklaces; it raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a gold crown and layered necklaces. A green satin cloth covers the base, with brass puja vessels at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-04-21Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJanuary 01 20082008-01-01Two ornately decorated metal murti statues stand before a golden throne-like backdrop with a red draped cloth behind. The left figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a dense jewelled necklace, dangling earrings, and holds a staff and a trident-like object; garlands of yellow and red flowers and white jasmine drape its shoulders. The right figure has a jewelled crown, gold and jewelled necklaces, and similar floral garlands in yellow, red and white. The golden structure behind them resembles a peetha or ornate throne. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2012-10-15December 10 20072007-12-10