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December 14 20102010-12-14Two decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25July 21 20102010-07-21A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15June 15 20092009-06-15Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a multicoloured braided turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff; he is adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and layered beaded necklaces. Beside him, a female deity wears a white flower crown with a jewelled headpiece, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a tan garment, holding a green-leaved stem. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-12-14Two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple are seated together under an ornate gold arch against red velvet drapery. The male figure wears a multicoloured turban, red and white garments, layered gold necklaces, large gold earrings and a white sacred thread, and holds a golden trident and a drum-like damaru. The female figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, an orange sari with a green and red border, and gold jewellery, and holds a flame-like object. Both are garlanded with red, yellow, purple and white flowers. This is a statue, not a living person.2009-06-15June 07 20102010-06-07Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06A photograph of a pair of decorated deity murtis seated in a gilded arched niche with a deep red curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, with a rich jewelled necklace and gold ornaments. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and purple sari and layered necklaces. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang from both figures, and a decorated bowl with a green and orange cloth sits at their base. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and temple stonework frames the scene.2010-10-04 +2 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20April 18 20132013-04-18