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May 01 2012

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Two gilded metal deity murti stand against a shimmering gold-orange backdrop, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a jewelled breastplate and a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a red flower crown, pearl necklaces, large earrings and bangles, and holds a small ornate staff with a green bird-like ornament. The scene suggests a temple or ashram alcove dressed for worship.2011-11-24Golden murti of a deity pair in a red-draped shrine niche, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and red garment, holds a silver trident and raises a golden hand in blessing, with ornate jewelled necklaces. The right figure, in a black and red crown with a green-and-gold garment, wears layered pearl and ruby jewellery and large earrings. Gold arch overhead; deity murti only, no living people visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesTwo ornate deity murti are seated on a decorated platform framed by a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red, white and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, white dhoti-style cloth, a golden trident held upright, and a green-and-white beaded necklace with garlands. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, a black crown set with jewels, a gold necklace, and holds a small staff, with a long braid over one shoulder. A white cloth drapes at the left edge and gold-toned architectural carving frames the top. Both figures are metallic statues, not living people.2008-03-22Two gilded metal murti of Hindu deities stand side by side, decorated with red, yellow and orange marigold garlands. The figure on the left holds a silver trident and wears an orange turban and orange drape against a gold-and-orange backdrop, with a painted face and white-and-green patterned hand. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered pearl necklaces and a green leaf in its raised hand. Golden flame-like ornaments appear behind them. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2011-10-14Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple, decorated with jewelled ornaments and white jasmine garlands with purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown, holds a golden trident, and has a bejewelled sash across its chest; the right figure wears a black crown with gold and jewelled band and orange-gold garments.2009-06-03Two gilded deity murtis are seated together on a throne-like altar, richly decorated with thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon and wears a red-and-orange turban with a tilak, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with an orange-gold drape behind. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, holds a tall golden staff, and wears layered gold necklaces and a red silk garment. In front, a gold kalasha-shaped arrangement with green stones is decorated with yellow flowers. No living people are visible.2011-11-06A photograph of two gold-coloured murti statues seated side by side against a red draped backdrop beneath an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident in one raised hand and a staff in the other, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and an elaborate jewelled necklace and bangles, with a red garland draped over the shoulder. Both statues are heavily decorated with jewels and gold, set in a temple-style interior with carved stone pillars.2010-10-04 +1 copiesAugust 01 20102010-08-01December 05 20142014-12-05Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti standing before a magenta velvet drape with gold trim. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra, adorned with red and green garlands and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown set with red stones, a jeweled necklace, large drop earrings and a red-tipped nose ornament, holding a golden staff. Both wear floral garlands. The statues are statues, not living people.2013-04-24Two golden deity murti figures stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands with green and red floral bands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and a white and green patterned shawl, with its raised hand open. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue clothing with a patterned shawl, and holds a ceremonial staff. Gold ornaments and a red fabric backdrop complete the setting, with an ornate carved panel above. No physical people are visible.2009-01-12November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copies