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May 28 2013

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Photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing two painted deity murti, a male figure with a red turban holding a trident, and a female figure in a pink sari with ornate gold jewellery. Both wear large crowns and bindi markings. Multicoloured flower garlands in red, purple, yellow and white drape the figures and a silver kalasha pot with a shivalingam-style base stands in front. A gold-and-orange draped backdrop fills the space behind them. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-28A 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.2013-05-29Golden murti of a seated deity pair, a male figure holding a trident and a female figure wearing a golden crown and layered necklaces, framed by a dense arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green. A large golden kalasha-like object with green gems sits in front, draped with garlands, indicating a shrine decoration. No living people are visible.2013-11-05April 13 20132013-04-13November 02 20102010-11-02September 16 20142014-09-16June 11 20132013-06-11 +2 copiesTwo golden deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a turquoise draped backdrop, decorated with red and white flower garlands. The male figure, shown with a trident and a saffron-orange turban and dhoti-style drapery, holds a trident in his raised hand and wears rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a crown with jewelled ornaments and a long necklace. Before them rest small green-tipped padukas on a gold tray, indicating paduka puja.2011-08-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a decorated throne against orange and gold draped cloth. The left figure has a green and red turban, many arms holding a trident and other objects, and wears a jewelled necklace and bangles. The right figure wears an orange and gold sari with layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with white flowers, purple blossoms and greenery, and a Shiva lingam with garlands sits in front. Ritual decoration with a golden pedestal and an orange cloth in the foreground.2011-11-02September 30 20142014-09-30December 10 20132013-12-10Two metal murti deities stand side by side in a gilded arched frame against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent moon, a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall black and silver crown, large earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red and blue sari, holding a small object in one hand. Garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang at both sides, and brass lamp flames are visible at the bottom edge.2008-10-08