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December 26 2011

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Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gold arch with shimmering orange drapery. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, blue garment, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and holds a trident. The female figure wears a black and red headdress with a red flower, a red sari with gold border and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Green and red garlands drape both figures and a row of green-tipped lamps sits in front. Statues only, no physical people present.2011-12-26A close view of a pair of metal deity murtis adorned for worship against a backdrop of gold-embroidered draped fabric with a gilded arched frame above. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident and a stem in its hands, and has a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, a heavy beaded necklace, and an orange and maroon sari. Both are decorated with gemstones, kumkum and rich ornaments.2013-06-08October 15 20102010-10-15Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a golden brocade backdrop within a carved gold arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a crown with coloured jewels, a blue garment with heavy gold jewellery, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a deep blue sari with gold border, and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with white flowers, red roses and green leaves. Oil lamps sit in front of the figures.2011-12-30June 07 20132013-06-07December 31 20112011-12-31Two golden deity murti are seated side by side against a green cloth with gold dots and a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a tilak on the forehead, holds a trident and other ceremonial objects, and wears layered beaded necklaces and pink earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, many-stranded necklaces, jewelled earrings and a white flower garland.2013-04-13Ornate murti pair of a male and female deity seated against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by gold carved arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent and gem-set crown, rudraksha malas and layered jewelled necklaces over blue robes, holding a golden trident and a serpent-topped staff. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown, and layered gem necklaces, holding a lotus-like staff with a green parrot perched on it. Gold and gem-studded offerings sit in the foreground. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-10-15Two metal murti of a deity couple stand in a shrine against a deep red draped curtain with a gold-framed edge. The figure on the left, with a gold trident in its raised hand, wears an orange-saffron turban, a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and layered jewelled necklaces; its palm is inlaid with coloured stones. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a tall jewelled crown, a red stone pendant and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a small bouquet of red roses and green foliage. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at the lower edges of the frame.2010-08-28Two 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.2011-01-21October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copies