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August 26 2007

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated together under a large arch of striped ribbons in green, yellow, red, pink, white, purple and blue, with silver tinsel edging and pink-and-blue petal motifs. The left figure wears an orange-red garment, a crown and silver necklaces, while the right figure wears a green and pink sari with gold border, a gold crown and layered necklaces. A white bull figure with a red-orange saddle cloth sits at the lower left, and the seated figures rest on a blue-framed platform. No physical people are visible.2007-08-26Two decorated murti figures of a deity couple seated beneath a large arched canopy of multicoloured silk and tinsel in red, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink. The male figure wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a white jewelled necklace and a dark garment with gold armlets, and holds a ceremonial staff. The female figure wears a pink and gold sari with a green skirt, silver jewellery, flowers in her hair and a long black braid. Both are gilded and their hands are raised in blessing. The arch is topped with embroidered paisley motifs and a central gold crown ornament. The image shows a deity murti, not a living person.2007-08-26A photograph of a decorated shrine holding two deity murtis, a male and a female figure, standing before a striped and tinsel-edged arch draped in red, orange, blue and green cloth with gold borders. The male murti wears a tall crown, a red dhoti-style garment and heavy silver necklaces and jewelled ornaments; the female murti wears a green and pink sari with gold trim, a jewelled crown, and layered silver and white garlands. A white bull statue with red-tipped horns stands at the lower left. No living people are visible.2007-08-26A photograph of a decorated altar niche holding two deity murtis. Behind them is a layered arch of blue, orange and red fabric edged with striped multicolour tinsel. At the lower left a white bull figure (nandi) with red horns and gold trim is visible. No physical people are shown and no a person candidate appears in the scene.2007-08-26June 18 20092009-06-18Photograph of two ornately decorated metal utsava murti images standing side by side in a temple setting, adorned for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a tall jeweled crown, a black garment with heavy silver and crystal ornaments, an orange and gold dhoti, and holds a small green parrot-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and red jeweled crown, layered crystal necklaces, and a green silk sari with gold borders. Both are draped with white jasmine and red flower garlands. No living people are visible.A festival procession image of a pair of deity murtis seated together on a red and gold palanquin canopy decorated with white jasmine garlands and pink and red flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban, a blue and orange silk dhoti, a white silver-toned necklace and a jewelled belt, and holds one hand raised. The female figure wears a pink and gold silk sari, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Behind them a large arch of colourful stacked flower garlands in pink, purple, green, yellow and white frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03December 09 20112011-12-09December 09 20112011-12-09 +1 copiesTwo metal deity murtis, one in gold-toned finish wearing an orange-pink garment and heavy layered silver-and-gem necklaces, the other in dark green garment with ornate jewelled crown and necklaces, seated side by side on a flower-decorated throne. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers frame them, and a gold patterned curtain and carved gold panel form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-09-04Two silver processional deity murtis seated side by side, densely decorated with marigold, chrysanthemum and jasmine garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a red and gold silk garment, a jewelled crown and layered jewelled necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green and gold silk sari, a tall jewelled crown, drop earrings and a white beaded waist ornament. Their faces are polished silver. The murtis are the only figures present; no physical people are visible.2011-12-09A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side against a backdrop of white, yellow and deep red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a purple garment with a golden trident held in one hand, and layered beaded and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown with crescent ornaments, a green and red sari, and elaborate silver jewellery with a long braid down the back. No physical people are shown; a small partial hand appears at the lower left edge. The statues are the only figures depicted.2018-01-14