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January 30 2009

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January 30 20092009-01-30Two metal deity murti stand side by side on a festival vahana or procession platform, shown against blurred palm fronds and warm evening light. The figure on the left is a male deity with a red and gold turban, a crown ornament, a red and gold cloth, a dark rudraksha-style mala and a white floral necklace, holding a trident-like ritual staff in one hand. The figure on the right is a female deity wearing a black and jewelled headdress with red and gold accents, layered gold and white necklaces and a red sari with gold border, holding a small parrot-like bird on a staff. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. No physical people are visible.2013-03-08A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a green garment, a silver-jewelled necklace and large jewelled earrings, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The murtis are adorned with jewels and marigold-style garlands, and their faces are painted with bindi and lip colour.2010-09-14Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29September 03 20142014-09-03Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side, garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands and layered jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like ornament, holds a trident-like weapon in one raised hand and a trident in another, and has a dark rudraksha-style bead mala. The female figure wears an ornate jewelled cap with red and green stones, a red-and-orange sari, and carries a small parrot perched on her shoulder. Palm fronds and blurred trees form the background.2013-03-08Photograph of two metal murti statues seated together under a gilded arch against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, orange clothing and a blue beaded mala, holding a trident and a small ornate ritual drum; the figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled tiara, white and gold necklaces, and a maroon garment. Both are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A stone temple wall is visible at right.2011-07-31September 19 20112011-09-19Close view of two gilded metal deity murti standing in a shrine decorated with red and gold fabric. The figure on the left wears a deep red turban with a jeweled ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-shaped damaru, with a snake-like form visible at the top of the tool. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown and red garments, holding a staff and a small ceremonial object. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and jeweled armbands. A gold canopy and blue drapery sit behind them, with a white ceiling above.2013-02-16March 07 20132013-03-07January 25 20132013-01-25Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side on a decorated altar against a saffron-orange cloth backdrop. The figure on the left, a multi-armed form in a red turban, wears a green and gold garment with a jewelled necklace and holds a trident and drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall crown of gems and a multi-strand pearl necklace. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flowers and green leaves. A gilded ornamental arch frames the scene and a trident stands at the right edge.2011-01-31