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December 10 20132013-12-10August 31 20142014-08-31A pair of metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, stand side by side before a green silk backdrop framed in ornate gold. The male figure wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament, a jewelled chest covering and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object; the female figure wears a dark green blouse, a gold jewelled necklace, a red and white flower garland and a decorated headpiece. Both have red floral garlands and white flower strands. The setting is a temple-style darshan display. No physical people are visible.2014-09-14September 14 20142014-09-14A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side in front of a green silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange and green turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident and a snake-entwined staff in one hand, and a raised palm. Beside him is a consort figure wearing a black and red decorated crown with a tassel, a purple sari, multiple gold necklaces and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are heavily adorned with jewelry and garlands.2012-10-23March 24 20132013-03-24Two silver-finished deity murtis, a male form and a female form, are seated side by side under a golden arch draped with orange-gold silk. The male murti wears a green and red turban with a crown, a red-and-gold tilak, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff and a cobra-hooded object. The female murti wears a tall crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. In front, a silver-and-gold kalasha-like or peetha pedestal is decorated with green and yellow garlands and a dark red cloth. The scene appears to be a temple darshan image of deities, with no people visible.2011-12-31August 31 20142014-08-31August 21 20142014-08-21October 08 20132013-10-08Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side within a gold-framed arch against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent, carries a trident and rudraksha mala and a golden ornamental necklace, and wears a green garment. The figure on the right has a tall jeweled crown, a green sari, a long multi-strand necklace with red stones, a trident raised beside it, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang over both figures. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-10-10Two golden deity murti figures on a procession vehicle, framed by an ornate gold arch and draped in long garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The male figure wears a multicoloured braided turban with a crescent ornament, a trident-like staff in one hand, and heavy jewelled necklaces with rudraksha-style beads. The female figure wears a purple and blue silk sari, a jewelled crown and an embellished nose ring with layered gold and gemstone necklaces. Their hands are raised in gesture. The scene reflects a festival procession with dense floral decoration and a dark velvet backdrop.2008-12-28 +1 copies