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October 17 2007

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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 silver-coloured deity murti statues sit side by side on a raised platform before a purple silk backdrop with small embroidered motifs. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red and gold garment, a purple dhoti with a green-and-gold border, and holds a trident-like staff; both figures wear layered beaded necklaces and garlands of yellow and pink flowers. The figure on the right wears a pink silk garment, a jewelled crown, and a heavy silver necklace. Stone pillars with carved details frame the scene, and a small hanging string of coloured lights is visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2007-10-17Two painted deity murti figures stand in a temple shrine before a blue fabric backdrop with silver sequin motifs. The taller figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red and gold garment, purple cloth and a multi-strand necklace, holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black-and-gold crown, a pink and red blouse, pink silk skirt, layered silver necklaces and jewellery, and both figures are garlanded with yellow, pink and white flower strings. Grey carved stone pillars and a lamp stand frame the scene.2007-10-17October 16 20072007-10-16October 17 20072007-10-17A photograph of a pair of large golden-bronze deity statues seated on a raised pedestal inside a stone temple pavilion. The taller figure wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, multiple strands of white pearl-like necklaces and a green dhoti with gold border, holding a small damaru-like object and a trident-like staff. The seated female figure beside him wears a gold and maroon silk sari, layered gold necklaces, a dark braid with ornaments and a black crown. Behind them hangs a royal blue cloth with gold embroidery. In the foreground a white draped object is garlanded with green leaves and marigold-and-rose strands. No living people are visible.October 16 20072007-10-16Golden utsava murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled belt, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The Parvati figure wears a green and maroon sari with gold jewellery, earrings and a jewelled crown, and both figures are garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. This is a photograph of deity murti, not living people.2009-06-29October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a blue cloth backdrop decorated with embroidered flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a red velvet bodice and layered silver necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, heavy silver necklaces and an ornate headdress, holding a lotus-like stem. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves surround both figures, with a ceremonial ritual implement visible at the left edge.2007-10-17October 16 20072007-10-16October 16 20072007-10-16