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June 07 2010

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Photograph of a shrine depicting a deity pair in metallic gold finish seated on a red and teal cushioned throne. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a red shawl with gold border, a sash, a silver jewelled necklace and a trident-like staff held in his raised hand. The female figure wears an orange and gold sari, a red blouse, layered silver and pearl necklaces and an ornate headpiece. In the lower right, a golden hooded cobra canopy sits above a seated figure in an orange cloth wrapped with white jasmine garlands. The deity murti are sculpted, not living people, and a red velvet backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2007-08-26June 06 20102010-06-06Golden-hued metal murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch before a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on left wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gem necklaces, and orange-gold silk; he holds a trident. The figure on right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered necklaces and a red-gold sari, with a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a small gold-toned shield-shaped plate with green stones and a golden vessel rests beneath a folded orange cloth. Deity murti, not living people; no identifiable a person depiction is visible.2010-11-03April 23 20132013-04-23Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated under a red velvet canopy inside an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, carries a trident, and is heavily adorned with diamond-studded necklaces and a jewelled hand. The right figure wears a jewelled conical crown, layered gem necklaces and a golden-brown sari. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple and red flowers. A small green parrot perches on a golden stand between them, and a bejewelled nagaraja-style hood appears below. In the foreground a partially visible person in an orange turban sits before the figures.2010-11-03November 25 20142014-11-25May 09 20132013-05-09 +1 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23Photograph of a decorated metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden naga-hooded throne before red velvet drapery. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, and heavy white and silver jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a small snake-topped staff. The female figure wears an orange and gold sari, a red blouse, a jewelled headdress and many ornaments. A seated figure in an orange cloth wrap and white garland appears in the lower foreground before the throne, its face and head covered. Shown with a ceremonial jewelled ornament and a white garland draped over the lower figure.2007-08-26August 06 20132013-08-06Two large golden-hued deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne in front of a red draped backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and a red garment, holding a trident-like staff with jewelled details. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a maroon and gold sari-like dress, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces, a long braid, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both are garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands. Foreground shows a decorated silver-and-gold basket with green leaves.2011-07-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched niche and gold-brocade backdrop. Two metallic deity murtis stand above, one with a red-and-orange turban and trident-like staff, the other in a brocade sari with a jewelled crown. In front, a dark black stone linga is draped with rudraksha malas, white and red flower garlands, a gold yoni-pitha base, and a silver-and-gem bodice-like ornament. A white marble figure in red sari and red headwrap sits at lower left holding flower garlands, with a brass oil lamp at right. No living people are visible.2011-11-27