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June 05 20112011-06-05Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22August 15 20142014-08-15Golden metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated side by side on a peetha before an orange-red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left deity holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a leopard-print headdress with a crescent-style ornament, a red-and-gold necklace and a pink lower garment. The right deity wears a green sari with gold border, a large round gold pendant necklace, earrings and a dark coiffed hairstyle. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers drape both figures, and a gold kalasha-style offering with green stone-like pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2014-08-15October 22 20172017-10-22Golden-faced murti pair of a deity and goddess in a niche framed by ornate gilded carving and a deep maroon velvet curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban topped with an ornate crown and crescent, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a silver trident and a small drum-like object. The right figure wears a black hair crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange-and-green sari, and a pearl necklace and garland of red and yellow flowers. Both are decorated with jewelled ornaments and garlands. These are statues, not living people.2009-12-17A photograph of two gold-toned deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff is held in its raised hand, and a rudraksha mala and layered gold jewellery adorn it. The figure on the right wears a tall patterned crown, garlands of white flowers, and gold ornaments. Both have gold faces and a jewelled gold tray with green stones sits in front. No physical people are visible.2012-04-23Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden-orange brocade backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident and a small drum-like object, wears a tall black hair crown with rudraksha beads, and has a red bindi and white forehead marks. The figure on the right has a similar crown with rudraksha strands, holds a small flower and a ceremonial implement, and wears multiple beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, green leaves and red roses.2011-12-27Close view of a pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop within a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a yellow garment with embroidered borders, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident; the figure on the right wears a black hair braid with white floral adornments, a purple and green sari, and multiple necklaces and earrings. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at the lower edges. These are statues, not people.2010-07-23October 22 20122012-10-22June 05 20112011-06-05