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April 07 20112011-04-07April 08 20112011-04-08January 21 20112011-01-21December 16 20092009-12-16A 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.2009-12-17A 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 murti pair of Sundareshwara and Meenakshi as deity figures, not living people, seated under a gold arched frame against a red draped backdrop. The male deity wears an orange and blue turban, a jeweled crown ornament, a gold and jeweled necklace, and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object; the female deity wears a tall jeweled crown, a green sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, and holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with red roses and green leaves, and a lit brass lamp row with flames sits in front.2011-04-07July 21 20102010-07-21A 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.2010-08-06January 21 20112011-01-21A photograph of a pair of painted deity murti seated side by side under a gilded arch with red drapery behind them. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears an orange turban with a crown, an ornate gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a small pot-like object. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a red and pink sari, a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands draped over their shoulders and a kalasha-like ornament sits at the base. No living people are visible.2011-01-21January 21 20112011-01-21