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June 03 2009

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Two ornately decorated metal murti of a deity pair stand under a gold-framed arch with an orange silk backdrop. The figure on the left has a silver-and-gold body, an orange and red turban topped with a decorated crown, a multicoloured jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style brown bead garland, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with red and white ornaments, red bead and white pearl necklaces with jewelled pendants, and holds a gold lotus-like object. Both are draped in red rose garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-07-07June 18 20092009-06-18October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA golden murti of a seated deity couple on a red backdrop within an ornate gold arch framed by carved stone. The male figure wears a colourful striped turban, a multi-strand bead and jewel necklace, and holds a golden trident. The female figure beside him wears a brown and beige sari, a layered gold necklace, and a white flower braid, sitting on a gold seat with an elaborate decorative base. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands and decorated with a green leaf garland. Oil lamps stand at the lower left. This is a statue, not a living person, so the count is zero.2010-12-14Close view of two ornately decorated metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati, adorned for a festival alankar. The left figure has a tall orange and gold turban-style crown, a golden trident held upright, a red garment, and layered jewelled necklaces with garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulders. The right figure wears a jewelled headdress with a crescent-like ornament, a cream silk garment, and multiple strands of gems and pearls. Both are set before a rich red velvet curtain beside a gold-framed arch on a stone wall. Crystal and rhinestone embellishments cover the figures.2010-07-13Golden murti images of a deity couple seated side by side against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red striped turban with a crescent moon, a gold trident (trishula) in his raised hand, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with green and red gemstones. The female figure on the right wears a red sari with gold zari border, a tall jewelled crown, and heavy gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, and small oil lamps glow at the base in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-09-18A photograph of two metal murti of Shiva and Parvati, dressed and adorned for Navaratri, set before a dark blue velvet backdrop inside an ornate gold-framed niche. The left figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a crown-like headdress, a trident in hand, and a rudraksha mala with ornate silver-and-pink necklaces. The right figure wears a black crown, red and white jewelled necklaces, and a blue-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower strands, and lit oil lamps appear in the foreground.2008-10-08Two ornately decorated golden metal murti of deities stand before a deep red curtain inside a temple, framed by a carved gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a red and white embellished garment, and holds a golden trident, its body draped with heavy jeweled necklaces and beaded ornaments. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a gold-and-red patterned garment and layered necklaces, and raises one hand in a gesture; a garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over the arm. Oil lamps and flower garlands surround them. No living people are visible.2010-08-06October 08 20082008-10-08June 09 20132013-06-09 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti stand side by side before a gold brocade backdrop within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left, with four arms, wears an orange-red turban, a richly beaded multicoloured necklace, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, layered gem-studded necklaces, and a gold-toned blouse. A silver kalasha vessel is in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2013-05-20 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red shimmering curtain and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, holds a trident and a small sprig, and wears a maroon garment. The figure on the right has a tall black hair bun with jewelled pins, layered gold necklaces, a maroon saree with a gold border, and a long braid. Both are draped with marigold garlands in yellow and red with green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-07-31