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December 25 20072007-12-25Two golden-faced sculptural figures, a male and a female deity murti, are seated side by side on a gilded pedestal before a purple cloth backdrop embroidered with a trident motif. The male figure wears a bright red-orange turban, a red-pink silk tunic with gold trim, pink trousers, and a pearl necklace, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a green and gold silk blouse, orange trousers, an orange shawl edged with gold, and a flower garland, holding a carnation-like flower. In front, a dark stone shivalingam sits on a base, with a white-robed attendant visible at the left edge. Reddish-brown stone architecture frames the scene.2007-12-25A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a raised pedestal in a stone temple setting, with a white draped cloth behind them and carved stone pillars on either side. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a red and gold garment, a large silver-white jewelled necklace and bracelets, and holds a ceremonial staff in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-gold sari and an elaborate jewelled crown, with a silver necklace, bangles and a long braid with an orange flower in the hair. Both are depicted with decorative alankaram ornamentation. +2 copiesOctober 15 20072007-10-15Two gilded statues stand side by side in a stone temple setting. The left figure, painted gold, wears an orange turban, a magenta velvet garment with gold border, a gold-trimmed pink sash and layered beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a green and gold sari with an orange shawl, gold necklaces, a jewelled headpiece and a red bindi, holds a trident-like staff and a bunch of pink and white flowers. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2007-12-25A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a raised golden pedestal before a white draped cloth in a stone temple setting. The male deity figure on the left wears a red turban and red garments, holds a golden trident-like staff and a small ceremonial object, and is adorned with a large silver-and-gold necklace. The female figure on the right wears an orange and red saree with a gold border, a gold crown, layered necklaces, orange flower adornments in her hair, and holds a golden ritual implement. Decorative stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.Photograph of two gold-painted deity murti figures in a temple-style alcove with blue draped silk and yellow and white flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a deep maroon garment, a pearl and bead necklace and a red tilak, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. A copper-coloured kalasha or offering vessel with pink flowers sits in front. Granite carved pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2007-10-16Two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple stand against a white curtain in a stone temple niche, dressed for alankaram. The male figure wears a red turban and red garment, with a silver-jewelled necklace and waist ornaments, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a trident-like staff with a snake coiled around it. The female figure wears an orange-gold sari with a red blouse, pearl and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown, and holds a flame-shaped object in one hand. Orange marigold garlands adorn the figures. These are statues, not physical people. +2 copiesPhotograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden pedestal in a stone-walled temple hall with a white draped backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban with a red-and-gold dhoti, a jewelled chest necklace and a jewelled belt, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while the other is raised in blessing. The female figure wears an orange sari with gold border, pearl and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled headpiece and a long braid with orange flowers, and holds a lotus-like object. In front, a person in white dhoti and white head cloth with a gold border, wearing a jewelled gold waist band, sits in worship at the base of the murti. The statues are dressed in alankaram. +1 copiesTwo golden metal statues of deities stand before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishula) in one raised hand and a rudraksha mala and ornate chest pendant, wears an orange and gold turban and a red garment. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with turquoise and red stones, a red sari with green border, a multi-strand necklace, and holds a small green parrot-like object in the hand. These are deity murtis, not living people, so no physical people are present.2013-10-12Two golden deity murtis are seated side by side against a red draped backdrop with gold trim. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, an ornate jewelled golden armour-style garment, a jewelled crown and a gold necklace, with its right hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right has long black hair in braids, a gold nose ring, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, wears a grey-white sari with a green border, and holds a gold trident-like staff. Both are garlanded with red and white flowers.2011-10-05October 12 20132013-10-12