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October 21 2011

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A golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati, is decorated with orange and saffron garments, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident. The female figure has a tall crown and a gold-framed arch behind them, with a green and gold curtain backdrop and a cobra-hooded seat below. Two small oil lamps stand at the lower left and right edges of the frame. No living person is visible; the statues are the only figures.2011-07-08December 31 20112011-12-31April 19 20132013-04-19Two ornately dressed deity murti. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, rudraksha malas and a golden trident in hand; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, a pink sari and a red garland. Both are adorned with silver-toned ornaments and earrings. In front are five green-stone ornaments on a silver tray. No physical people are visible.2013-03-13September 07 20112011-09-07September 07 20112011-09-07March 24 20132013-03-24A close view of a golden deity murti pair seated before a green curtain patterned with gold motifs and a gilded arch. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and damaru-like staff, wears an orange and red turban, a rudraksha-style bead garland and layered gold necklaces with a magenta garment. The figure on the right wears a pink and magenta sari with green border, a tall ornate crown and many gold necklaces. Marigold garlands drape both figures and flowers sit at the base. Statues only, no physical people visible.2014-09-28Close view of a pair of metal deity murtis seated before a green backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet garment, and layered jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a blue and pink sari, a dark braided hairstyle with gold ornaments, and multiple strands of necklaces. Both have red lips and earrings, and yellow and red flower garlands hang around them.2009-06-27A photograph of two large golden-hued deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a red mark on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a red and pink sari with ornate silver jewellery, a jewelled headdress and a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over the shoulder. A woven basket with decorative offerings sits in the foreground.2011-01-21December 28 20112011-12-28Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered ceremonial jewellery, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, a red garment and a white and silver necklace, with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped on both. Brass and jewelled ritual items sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-07 +1 copies