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July 23 2010

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Close view of a pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop within a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a yellow garment with embroidered borders, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident; the figure on the right wears a black hair braid with white floral adornments, a purple and green sari, and multiple necklaces and earrings. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at the lower edges. These are statues, not people.2010-07-23Close view of gilded deity murti in a golden arched niche against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like headdress, a silver crown ornament, and holds a golden trident and a golden ceremonial implement; garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang around the figures. Beside it stands a second gilded deity murti in a jeweled tall crown with a green and red beaded necklace. Stone carved walls frame the scene.2010-10-03Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18June 20 20132013-06-20Golden metal murti of a deity seated on a decorated throne before red velvet drapes within a gilded arched frame. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, heavy ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled armband, and holds a trident. Beside him stands a second murti wearing a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, with a lotus-like hand gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang on both figures. At left stands an ornate brass oil lamp. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-08-06Two metal murti figures stand side by side against a deep red curtain, decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red and white garment, an ornate rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a green silk saree with gold border, layered diamond-style necklaces, a crown and earrings, and holds a small ornate object. Yellow and red garlands frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-09-06July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with jewelled medallions and holds a golden trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra; he wears a gold and jewelled broad collar, multi-coloured gem necklaces and a red-and-gold garment. The figure on the right wears a golden crown with jewelled headband, long braided black hair, jewelled earrings and a gold and gem-set necklace, and holds a lotus-like sceptre. Both have red tilak marks on their foreheads. A white curtain and wooden beam form the background.Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06Golden murti statues of a male and female deity seated before a bright red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red and white turban, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and pearl necklaces. The female figure wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, earrings and a lavender sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. These are deity murtis, not living people.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 metallic deity murtis seated side by side before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a golden trident-like staff raised in one hand and a jeweled hand gesture, wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, an orange sash, a red garment, and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a purple and gold sari, and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, with a cupped hand holding a small object. Gold lamps and offerings sit in the foreground. The image shows statues only, with no physical people present.2011-10-06