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November 02 2010

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November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesA golden-framed shrine presents a large statue pair of deities seated on a silver-edged throne before a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left, a male deity murti with a pink turban and a trident raised in one hand, wears a purple dhoti and jewelled ornaments. Beside him, a female deity murti in a pink silk sari and layered gold necklaces holds a flower garland and stands with one arm extended. Both are draped in white, yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front, a turbaned pink-and-maroon cloth bundle with a green leaf wreath and a jewelled band sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2010-12-16November 02 20102010-11-02 +1 copiesApril 14 20122012-04-14A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated side by side under a gold arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a trident rests against its arm, and it is adorned with layered pearl and gem necklaces and a red-and-white garland. The figure on the right wears a jeweled conical crown, large earrings, multiple strands of beaded necklaces and a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. A small green parrot perches on the raised hand of the right figure. Both statues have embellished gold and jewel-studded clothing, and the scene is set in a temple sanctum with carved stone pillars at the left edge.2010-11-03Ornate golden murti pair of a deity couple seated within a gilded arched frame before a red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-moon crown, a red garment with silver jewelry and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, a peach and gold sari, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are adorned with pink, yellow and purple garlands and a green and white floral decoration rests in front. A golden lamp stand appears at the right edge. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-08-08Two gilded murti statues seated side by side on a red-draped throne within an ornate gold arched frame. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with a feather ornament, a trident, and a rudraksha mala with large beads, and holds a small ritual object in one raised hand. The seated figure on the right wears a pink and red sari with a tiara-style crown and layered pearl and gold necklaces, with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over one side. Brass or silver offering trays of greenery and flowers lie at the bottom edge. The statues are depictions, not living people, so no physical people are present.2011-01-21A 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.2010-09-15November 12 20102010-11-12Two 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 copiesA photograph of a pair of silver-and-gold metal murti statues seated side by side under a gold-embroidered canopy. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a red tilak, a brown shawl and a layered jewelled necklace, holding a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, pink-and-magenta silk, and a jewelled necklace, with long garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers draped over both figures. In front sits a silver plate holding a row of lit oil lamps with green-set bases. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-29A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a cushioned throne before a deep red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a pink turban with a jeweled ornament, red lips, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones. The right figure, wearing a tall gold crown and matching ornate jewelry, holds a lotus-like object. Yellow, magenta and white garlands hang over both figures, and a gold lamp stands at the left edge.2010-11-08