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July 07 20092009-07-07October 03 20112011-10-03 +1 copiesGolden murtis of a male and a female deity are decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a gold crown and a jewelled brooch, a white-and-silver-stone necklace, and holds a bow and arrow. The female figure wears a red-orange sari, layered diamond-style necklaces and a gold crown, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands against red satin drapery. Below them a golden hooded serpent canopy arches over a seated human figure in an orange turban and white dhoti, whose face is hidden, seated before the murtis. A gold arched frame surrounds the scene.2010-07-25Two gilded metal deity murtis sit side by side under a red curtain beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, holding a trident, wears an orange turban, a heavily jewelled collar of red, green and white stones, and a striped magenta lower garment. The figure on the right wears a magenta and teal sari, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tall jewelled crown. Both have gleaming embellished faces. In front stands a gold-plated shivalinga-style pedestal decorated with green gemstones, surrounded by red and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. No physical people are visible.2010-08-15A decorated deity murti pair seated within a gilded arch with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, large earrings, layered silver-and-jewel necklaces, and a red and white garment with a patterned sash; he holds a trident and a small vessel. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, gold and red ornaments, and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers drape both figures and a silver kalasha-style vessel with green foliage sits in front. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-08-08October 24 20112011-10-24A photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti seated side by side under a gilded arch with a dark red curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a trident in one raised hand, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a green and gold sari, and jewelled bangles. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. In the lower foreground a seated person in white with a saffron and purple shawl is partly visible, but no face is shown and no identity is claimed. No physical person is clearly visible beyond this partial figure.2010-09-01A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side against a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch, a red garment and a large embellished necklace, holding a trident-like staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a crown-like gold headdress, an orange-red saree, layered silver-and-gold necklaces and matching earrings, with one hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang at the sides. Brass lamps and offerings are in the foreground, and a partial gold figure stands at the left edge.2010-08-01December 03 20112011-12-03 +1 copiesA golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess under a gilded arch with yellow draped curtains. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white floral garland, a red garland and purple silk; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a white and red garland and purple silk. Their red and yellow garlands drape down to a central altar where an ornately jewelled silver-and-gold kalasha shaped object stands, covered with an orange cloth and a jewelled necklace. Brass oil lamps sit in front, and a white flower rests on the altar. No physical people are visible.2013-03-06A golden murti of a seated deity pair on a red sparkly drape beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a trident and a small hand-drum-like object; the female figure wears a maroon sari, heavy gold and white beaded necklaces, and a long braid decorated with flowers. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Below them stands a golden throne-like base with a green-jeweled kalasha-style arrangement and a shivalingam covered in an orange and maroon cloth. This is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are present.2011-08-01July 04 20132013-07-04