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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side against a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch, a red garment and a large embellished necklace, holding a trident-like staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a crown-like gold headdress, an orange-red saree, layered silver-and-gold necklaces and matching earrings, with one hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang at the sides. Brass lamps and offerings are in the foreground, and a partial gold figure stands at the left edge.2010-08-01A decorated deity murti pair seated within a gilded arch with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, large earrings, layered silver-and-jewel necklaces, and a red and white garment with a patterned sash; he holds a trident and a small vessel. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, gold and red ornaments, and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers drape both figures and a silver kalasha-style vessel with green foliage sits in front. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-08-08Two decorated deity murtis (metal or gold-plated idols) sit side by side on an ornate gilded arch backdrop framed with garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red-and-orange turban, a crown, silver-and-jewelled ornaments, a red stone necklace and a red-and-white dhoti, holding a golden staff and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a tall silver crown, an orange sari-style garment with gold borders, and multiple layered silver and gold necklaces. No living people are visible.2009-07-07 +1 copiesDecember 27 20122012-12-27September 07 20102010-09-07 +1 copiesA golden murti of a seated deity pair on a red sparkly drape beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a trident and a small hand-drum-like object; the female figure wears a maroon sari, heavy gold and white beaded necklaces, and a long braid decorated with flowers. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Below them stands a golden throne-like base with a green-jeweled kalasha-style arrangement and a shivalingam covered in an orange and maroon cloth. This is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are present.2011-08-01A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch with a deep red curtain behind. The left figure wears a red-and-orange turban, a trident and a damaru-like drum in hand, a red bodice and white dhoti; the right figure wears a black hair crown, an orange sari and heavy gold jewellery. Both are draped in layered garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers. In front, a white-clad figure with a shaved head and orange sash sits in a seated worship posture, flanked by flower garlands, brass lamps and white flower offerings. The scene is a temple shrine in a puja setting; no living person is clearly identifiable in the scene.2009-06-15December 25 20122012-12-25December 16 20122012-12-16January 04 20132013-01-04