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January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a green garment, a silver-jewelled necklace and large jewelled earrings, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The murtis are adorned with jewels and marigold-style garlands, and their faces are painted with bindi and lip colour.2010-09-14Golden metal murti pair of Shiva and Parvati under a gilded arch with lavender draped fabric backdrop. The left deity wears a red-orange turban with a white crescent moon emblem and holds a trident; the right deity wears an embellished conical crown, earrings and a nose ring. Both are adorned with layered gold necklaces, bead malas and yellow and red flower garlands, with orange and red garments.2014-11-23Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti decorated with dense garlands of white, red, magenta, yellow and purple flowers behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange-brown turban with a crescent moon ornament and a jewelled brooch, a green garment with red and white stone embellishments, and layered gold necklaces, with hands in añjali mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, ornate gold necklaces set with coloured stones, and large jewelled earrings, with one hand raised. A red draped cloth forms the background. These are statues, not physical people.2014-12-05December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped platform, framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, red-brown headcloth, a heavy jewelled necklace with blue stones and raises a hand in blessing while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a multi-strand gold necklace with red stones and rests a hand on a seated thigh. A lit oil lamp flame appears at the lower right edge, and a grey stone is in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2015-01-13Gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated in a shrine, decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green arranged in arches behind them. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and layered necklaces and holds a ceremonial staff; the female figure wears ornate earrings, a heavy beaded necklace and a red bindi. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel sits in front, draped with a garland and green stone accents. No physical people are visible.2013-11-05Close photo of two gilded murti figures of deities, a male figure in a green turban with a crescent-moon crown and a female figure with dark hair and a jewelled headpiece, both in green garments heavily adorned with layered necklaces, earrings and bangles. The male figure holds a trident-like staff, the female figure holds a small object. They are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, green leaves and a gold arch, with red drapery behind. Deity murti.2010-12-20Two gilded deity murtis are seated together on a throne-like altar, richly decorated with thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon and wears a red-and-orange turban with a tilak, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with an orange-gold drape behind. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, holds a tall golden staff, and wears layered gold necklaces and a red silk garment. In front, a gold kalasha-shaped arrangement with green stones is decorated with yellow flowers. No living people are visible.2011-11-06February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a richly decorated temple shrine featuring two gilded metal murti figures seated before a golden arch framed with garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, jewelled gold armour and carries a trident and a small drum, while the right figure wears a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a veena. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge and the stone pillars of the sanctum surround them. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-10-16 +2 copies