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June 15 20092009-06-15A photograph of two metal murti figures seated before a red velvet backdrop with gold-embossed arch framing. The figure on the left is a deity murti with an orange turban-style crown, a trident and damaru-like drum raised in hand, and an orange-and-saffron dhoti. Beside it, a consort murti wears a dark maroon sari, layered gold necklaces, jewelled earrings and a black updo with a jewelled headpiece. Both are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers with green leaves. Their hands are adorned with bangles and jewelled hand coverings. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with carved stone pillars on the right.2011-07-31September 16 20132013-09-16June 17 20162016-06-17A golden metal deity murti pair seated on a green silk-draped platform beneath an ornate gold arch with red drapery. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, orange dhoti, a jewelled breastplate and holds a trident; the right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red-orange silk and heavy layered necklaces, and holds a small staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a golden vahana-like figure with a peacock-feather motif is at lower right. These are statues, not physical people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-10-12Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03August 03 20102010-08-03October 13 20112011-10-13A photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity couple displayed before a red sparkling curtain framed by gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange and maroon garments, rudraksha beads, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands; he is adorned with a jewelled glove-like hand covering. The female figure wears a maroon sari, layered gold necklaces, and a long braid, holding a green lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. No physical people are present.2011-07-31Two gilded murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side under a gold arched frame with red drapery behind them. The male figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti, an orange turban with a jeweled crown, and holds a golden trident; he wears a rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces. The female figure wears a red-orange sari with heavy gold and jewel ornaments and a jeweled crown, holding a small lotus-like object. Both are draped with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. In the foreground is a golden vahana-style carved bull-shaped form with a green-gem ornament, and an oil lamp stands at the right edge. Greenish-teal cloth covers the base. Statues only; no living people are visible.2010-10-12July 03 20132013-07-03June 15 20092009-06-15