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December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28June 25 20072007-06-25 +2 copiesClose photograph of two gilded metal statues of a deity pair standing side by side against a white draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest, and raises one palm in a blessing gesture; a small crescent-topped crown and a coiled serpent appear on the head. The figure on the right wears a dark brown garment, a multi-strand white pearl necklace with a red-stoned pendant, heavy gold earrings, a tall gold crown and forehead tilak, and holds a flame-like object in one hand. Both faces carry red lips and vermilion forehead marks. +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17A golden statue pair in a temple setting: a male murti in saffron-orange cloth, wrapped turban-like headwear and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a staff-like ritual implement. Beside him a female murti wears a white skirt with dark bodice, pearl necklaces, earrings and a crown, holding a ceremonial object. Behind them is a white curtain and carved stone pillars. No living people are visible. +1 copiesNovember 18 20112011-11-18September 19 20112011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19Close photo of two gilded deity murti figures, each with tall crowns and elaborate ornaments, standing under an ornate gold-trimmed arch. A brass vessel is being tipped over their heads by a hand at the upper right, with liquid pouring down. At the lower right, a person in an orange garment with a maroon edge is partly visible. Green foliage shows behind the stone pillars.2010-07-05Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold trim, a red garment and a heavy silver-and-gold collar necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange and gold sari, a crown with a jewelled ornament, layered necklaces and a bright orange flower garland, holding a small gold object in its raised hand. Both figures have red lips and red tilak marks on the forehead, and the scene is lit warmly against a stone ledge.December 28 20112011-12-28