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December 16 2010

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A photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch with a red velvet backdrop. Two gold-faced deity murtis are seated side by side on a red cushioned dais, the left one wearing a multicoloured striped turban, a trident-like staff and layered gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall jeweled crown, a teal blouse and a yellow-green sari with a fringed border. Both are garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. In the foreground a silver lamp stand and a silver bird ornament stand near the shrine, while a small bowl of green leaves sits at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-16A golden arched shrine framing two large painted deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green dhoti-like lower garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and silver patterned sari and a conical crown, with a silver necklace. Between them sits a decorated cobra hood above a white and gold base. Both are draped with garlands of pink, orange, yellow and purple flowers. Red curtains hang behind, and brass oil lamps stand on each side of the arch.2010-09-29A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown and a crescent ornament, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered pearl-style necklaces and a pink-gold sari. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape around the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the sides of the arch.2010-08-08December 16 20102010-12-16A gilded arched shrine frames two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue and gold garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead chain, holding a trident-shaped staff and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, orange and red garments with a gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like item. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gilded lamp stands at the front beside a brass vessel with red flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-07-08October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +2 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08December 28 20082008-12-28A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red draped throne within a gilded arch. The Shiva figure wears a brown turban with a crescent moon, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with a green silk garment, a gold necklace and white beaded ornaments. The Parvati figure wears a crown, a teal sari with an orange border, pearl necklaces and yellow and purple marigold garlands. A dark stone shivalinga sits in front, with a gold kalasha-like pedestal between the figures. Flowers and a green leaf are placed at the base. The image is a photograph of a deity murti; no living people are visible.2017-08-25A photograph of a gilded arched shrine housing two large decorated deity murtis, with a figure holding a trident in a green garment and an orange-and-green-clad companion seated beside. Both wear layered beaded necklaces and orange-and-green dress, with a crown-like headdress on the left figure. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape the murtis, and a decorated kalasha or offering sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side against red drapery, and a kumkum-marked bull-like form appears at the base.2009-12-17A photograph of a gilded processional or temple deity pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, rows of beaded necklaces and ornate earrings, and holds a small ritual object. The female figure wears a silver crown, layered jewellery and a blue and gold sari. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both figures and a silver shivalinga-shaped object sits before them on a silver stand. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar. The scene is a deity murti display in a temple setting.2010-07-04