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June 18 2013

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A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled collar, holds a trident and a gold damaru-like object, and is adorned with red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a teal and gold garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Flowers and a small gold lamp appear in the foreground. These are statues, not physical people.2009-06-04Two golden deity murti stand side by side against a red satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a pearl strand and a tilak with vibhuti, holds a golden staff, and has a brown rudraksha mala draped over a lavender garment. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, multiple strands of pearls and beads, and large jewelled earrings, and holds a small green parrot on a golden perch. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower malas.2013-06-20Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a temple shrine before a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, holds a silver trident and a gold-tipped staff, and has red garland flowers draped at the chest. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a gold necklace with pearls, and a green leaf garland with red roses. Both are adorned with floral garlands and gold jewelry.2011-09-18June 07 20132013-06-07October 11 20112011-10-11Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side against a gold brocade curtain, adorned with red rose garlands, jewelled necklaces and earrings. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a tilak, holds a staff and raises a hand; the figure on the right wears a tall, jewel-studded crown and holds a green-stemmed flower. Both are statues, not living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2013-06-15 +1 copiesJune 18 20092009-06-18June 28 20132013-06-28Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10April 09 20132013-04-09November 05 20102010-11-05