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May 15 2013

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A photograph of two decorated deity murti standing on a golden ratha or palanquin, framed by garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The taller murti holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a silver crown, and a gold-embroidered green and orange garment. The other murti beside it wears a white crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. Behind them, a large painted figure in orange and gold holds a sword and a staff. Ornate gold railing edges the foreground.2013-05-15May 15 20132013-05-15A photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis framed by tall floral garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a staff, and is adorned with rudraksha beads and a red-stoned necklace. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red skirt, with a golden shawl draped across the body. Golden drapery and a small golden vessel stand in the foreground. The statues are not physical people and the scene contains no living persons.2013-05-19A photograph of two decorated murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, magenta and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark rudraksha mala, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled gauntlet-style hand covering, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right has long dark hair under an ornate crown, wears an orange garment with gold trim, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on the raised hand. Both murtis are dressed in saffron-orange cloth and heavy silver and gold ornaments.2010-12-27Photograph of two large gilded deity murti in a temple setting, framed by arches of marigold, rose and multicoloured flower garlands. The left figure wears a red-and-orange turban, a trident-like staff and a white dhoti-style wrap with an ornate silver necklace. The right figure wears a gold crown, pearl and bead necklaces and a golden-orange sari-like garment. A shaven-headed figure in orange-red robes stands in front, reaching toward a golden kalasha-shaped vessel decorated with flowers. A brass oil lamp sits at lower left. The statues are visible, and the figure in orange in front is the only physical person.2015-11-16December 31 20102010-12-31Two golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.2009-01-12A photograph of two metal deity murtis dressed in saffron-orange cloth, seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, holds a golden trident in one hand, and wears a dark rudraksha mala with heavy gold and gem necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold headdress, large earrings, layered white beaded and gold necklaces, and holds a small green parrot perched on a raised hand. Both are decorated with jewelled silver-and-stone armbands and ornate bodices. No living people are visible.2010-12-27Two copper-coloured deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated throne, both dressed in saffron-orange garments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown-like ornament, holds a golden trident, and wears rudraksha beads and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right has long dark hair with a jewelled headpiece, holds a small green parrot on a raised hand, and wears layered gold and silver necklaces and earrings. Both are surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers, and green leaves. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-27December 02 20162016-12-02May 19 20132013-05-19Close photograph of a decorated deity murti pair in a temple setting, one golden-faced figure wearing a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown and a golden hand raised, beside a second figure with a gold veil and a red flower crown. Both wear garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with a green silk garment, rudraksha-style brown beads, a trident-like silver staff at left, and an orange and gold canopy overhead.2011-12-04