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December 23 2009

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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears an ornate golden crown with a crescent, a trident in one hand, and layered silver and gold necklaces over a dark garment with a red sash. The figure on the right wears a tiered golden crown, a blue skirt, and heavy jewelry. Between them stands a large golden kalasha-like vessel with green stones, draped in flower garlands. Garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers frame the figures against a deep red velvet backdrop, with a pink and gold silk cloth spread over the platform and marigold offerings at the base. The figures are statues, not living people.A photograph of a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like seat under an ornate golden arch, decorated with marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and white. Shiva wears an orange turban, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha-style dark bead mala; Parvati wears a tall gold crown and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a golden shivalinga wrapped in white and red flower garlands. At the bottom, a small white statue of a figure in a blue shawl and rudraksha mala is partly visible. The image is a photo of statues, so no living people are counted.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped in arches. The murti on the left wears a tall crown, a trident, and a jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a crown with a sheath of red and gold cloth. Both are dressed in silk in pink, red, gold and blue tones. In front stands an ornate gold crown with green stone inlay, surrounded by flower garlands and a decorated base.December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23November 19 20092009-11-19A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated divine couple within an ornate golden arched frame set against red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, and holds a trident and a drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both sit on a gold base decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, with a silver yantra or kalasha-like object at the centre. Oil lamps stand on either side and a small figure in a turquoise garment with a pink garland sits in the foreground. This appears to be a deity murti display, identified in the archive as Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari.2010-09-11March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a decorated throne, with a male figure holding a trident and damaru-like staff and wearing an orange turban, and a female figure in green and gold garments with a crown. Both figures wear layered jewelled necklaces and bangles. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers drape the murti and cascade down a central lingam-shaped form draped in orange cloth with a snake hood above it. Blue and magenta silk cloth covers the base, and red drapes hang behind. The image appears to be a Shiva-Parvati festival decoration with flowers and offerings; no living people are visible.2007-12-22A photograph of a gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. Shiva wears a red-orange turban and a crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is adorned with silver jewellery and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Parvati sits beside him in a red sari with silver ornaments and a black hair crest. A gold kalasha sits in front of them on a silver base, draped in flower garlands. In the foreground, a small white marble statue of a seated figure in a maroon robe and rudraksha mala sits before brass oil lamps, a brass pot and a bowl of pink flowers. The scene is a temple shrine display. No living people are visible.2009-09-25December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28