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January 12 2009

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Two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side, heavily decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, a red-and-white shawl, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a silver trident in one hand. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, a blue silk sari with gold embroidery, a long white and green flower garland, and jewelled ornaments. Both are dressed for a festival procession, with ornate gold and red floral decoration in the foreground.2011-12-17January 14 20092009-01-14Two gilded statues of a deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, stand in a shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves in red, yellow, purple and white. The male figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha beads and gold jewellery, and holds a trident and a small drum. The female figure wears a blue sari, a jewelled crown and a long gold necklace, and holds a green bead garland. A rainbow-coloured floral arrangement and an orange cloth sit in front of them, with an orange and gold canopy above. These are statues, not living people.2011-12-02Photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk cloth within a festival vehicle, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-topped staff, and a red-and-green beaded shawl over a maroon garment; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue brocade sari, and a matching beaded shawl. Both have large earrings and layered jewelled necklaces. No physical people are visible in the scene.2009-01-12Two golden statues of a deity pair seated side by side on an ornate throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled armbands, with a jewelled crown above. The figure on the right wears orange draped clothing, layered gold and white necklaces, large earrings and a dark crown, and raises a small green parrot on one hand. A golden arch frames the background. These are statues, not physical people.2010-12-27A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, both wearing orange-saffron garments. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears a tall orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a crown-like headpiece. The figure on the right wears a green-and-gold necklace, multiple gold earrings and jewelled arm bands, and holds a small green parrot. Both statues are framed by garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and purple. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2010-12-27April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side in a decorated shrine. Both wear red and orange silk garments, heavy silver and gold necklaces, earrings and crowns. The male figure has an orange turban and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a gold crown and holds a staff with an orange tassel. The murtis are surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands, with a golden arch behind them. No people are visible; the depiction is of statues, so a person is none.2010-07-25December 31 20102010-12-31April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJuly 07 20132013-07-07A pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform beneath a gilded arched canopy, draped in blue silk garments and framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a blue turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and layered silver and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a blue sari-style robe, a black crown, dangling earrings, layered jewelry and bangles. A green leafy garland hangs in front, with a row of brass lamps or bells beneath it. Carved stone walls surround the shrine. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people visible.2010-12-26