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June 07 2013

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Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine before a gold-and-orange brocade backdrop. The murti on the left holds a trident and wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a dense beaded necklace and a red-and-white sash; the murti on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and yellow and magenta marigold garlands and holds a small parrot-like bird on the hand. Both have vermilion tilak marks and large earrings. Decorative gold-framed arch surrounds them.2011-12-31June 13 20132013-06-13June 09 20132013-06-09 +1 copiesMay 17 20132013-05-17April 09 20132013-04-09February 08 20132013-02-08October 13 20112011-10-13Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a draped beige curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a trident and a damaru-like drum are visible in its raised hands, and it has a large jewelled necklace with white and multicoloured flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon garment with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a parrot-like bird held near its hand. Brass lamps sit in the lower foreground. The scene is a decorated temple-style display of deity murtis, with no physical people visible.2013-01-15October 14 20112011-10-14A 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.2013-06-08June 02 20132013-06-02Photograph of two metal murti figures of a deity couple in a temple setting, set against a green shimmering cloth backdrop with gold patterns and a gold arch above. The male figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a small drum-like hand instrument, and has heavy beaded necklaces and a white ornate chest piece. The female figure wears a gold crown, a yellow and magenta sari, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Stone carved wall visible at right.2013-05-27 +1 copies