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May 21 2007

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Two gilded deity murtis, a male and a female form, shown in alankaram decoration in a stone temple hall. The male figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, a white and red turban-like cloth, a rudraksha-style multi-strand necklace and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a green and red sari-like garment, and a gold and pearl necklace with red stones. Both have gold-coloured faces and jewelled ornaments, and a white cloth backdrop hangs behind them against a carved stone pillar. No people are visible. +1 copiesMay 27 20072007-05-27July 25 20072007-07-25 +2 copiesTwo gilded metal murti figures stand side by side in a temple setting, lit from the front against a dark background. The figure on the left holds a ceremonial staff topped with a knob-like finial in one raised hand and a conch-like or ritual object in the other; it wears a white and orange-bordered cloth wrapped around the head, a dark green velvet blouse-like garment, and layered gold necklaces with large pendants. The figure on the right wears a red blouse with gold embroidered sleeves, a gold and brown patterned skirt, a green lower cloth, heavy silver-and-gold necklaces, a gold crown and a long black braid, with a forehead mark and a flower or jewelled ornament in the hair. Both figures are ornately decorated statues, not living people, and a cable runs along the upper edge of the frame.2007-06-21A pair of metallic deity murti statues in a temple shrine, set before draped red velvet hangings. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a red headcloth with a crescent ornament at the top, and is adorned with layered silver and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari with a turquoise blouse, a jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands and multiple necklaces, with its hand raised in blessing. The statues are polished and decorated with red lips and kumkum-style markings, and the scene shows no living people.2007-08-11Two large gilded statues of a deity couple stand against white draped cloth in a covered hall. The figure on the left wears a white and red turban, a white dhoti with a red border, a broad gold belt and layered gold necklaces, and holds a small drum-shaped ritual object aloft in one hand. The figure on the right wears a red blouse with gold trim, an orange-gold sari, a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, and a dark braid decorated with flowers. Both have painted red lips and bindi marks. Behind them stands a carved wooden or stone element with a crescent ornament. No physical people are visible.November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesMay 24 20072007-05-24June 13 20072007-06-13 +1 copiesJune 13 20072007-06-13June 27 20072007-06-27 +2 copiesTwo golden metal murti statues are seated side by side in a gilded arch before a dark red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban, red garments, layered beaded necklaces and a jeweled armband, and holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum. The figure on the right wears a black crown decorated with red and gold medallions, a pink and purple sari, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Both are draped with red flower garlands. These are deity statues, not living people.2009-06-18