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January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18November 27 20112011-11-27September 25 20112011-09-25February 08 20132013-02-08November 05 20102010-11-05October 09 20132013-10-09March 21 20132013-03-21March 20 20132013-03-20A close view of a pair of metal deity murtis adorned for worship against a backdrop of gold-embroidered draped fabric with a gilded arched frame above. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident and a stem in its hands, and has a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, a heavy beaded necklace, and an orange and maroon sari. Both are decorated with gemstones, kumkum and rich ornaments.2013-06-08May 13 20122012-05-13 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis (statues) seated side by side within an ornate gold arched frame against a deep orange-red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left has a tall black topknot crowned with a silver band, a crescent moon ornament and a teal-blue embroidered garment with red and green jewelled necklaces; it holds a golden trident-like staff at its side and raises a gold hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black braided hair bun adorned with white and silver jewellery, an orange-and-gold sari with a red and white ornate necklace, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. Golden kalasha-style vessels and floral garlands surround the scene. Both statues have painted red lips and kumkum-style bindi marks.2017-01-15