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September 21 2013

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October 08 20132013-10-08Two gilded metal murti of deities stand in a temple shrine before a green curtain patterned with gold motifs. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a peacock feather and jewelled ornament, an orange shawl draped over the shoulder, and a heavily embroidered garment; a red garland hangs at its base. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red and gold garments, a pearl and bead necklace, and a white flower garland. A decorative brass lamp stand and a bird figurine appear in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-10-21The figure on the left has a red and gold turban-like crown, a raised golden hand, and a wide stone necklace with jewelled pendants. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and jewelled crown with a red gem, a pearl necklace and red bead mala, and holds a ceremonial object. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape both murtis, and a small green parrot perches near the central hand. No physical people are visible.2013-07-04June 13 20132013-06-13Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine before a gold-and-orange brocade backdrop. The murti on the left holds a trident and wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a dense beaded necklace and a red-and-white sash; the murti on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and yellow and magenta marigold garlands and holds a small parrot-like bird on the hand. Both have vermilion tilak marks and large earrings. Decorative gold-framed arch surrounds them.2011-12-31Two golden deity murtis stand side by side against a red curtain sparkling with light. The figure on the left wears an ornate golden crown with jewelled motifs, a red and gold turban-style headpiece, a dark rudraksha-style mala and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a raised palm and a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall black and silver jewelled crown, large red and green gemstone ornaments, a multi-strand necklace and garlands of pink and yellow flowers. A small green parrot perches on a golden stand between them. These are statues, not living people.2012-04-14 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05Two golden murti statues of deities stand against a red draped backdrop with gold ornate frame. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban with a crown ornament, a red-and-gold-garlanded gold body, a rudraksha-style mala and large jewelled necklaces, one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with red accents, a gold jewelled necklace and bangles, holding a gold ceremonial object, adorned with pink and yellow flower garlands. A small green parrot perches on the raised hand of the right figure.2012-04-14February 08 20132013-02-08Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban and holds a golden staff with a small green finial, draped in red garland and orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a nose ring, earrings, and a red flower garland over gold and jeweled necklaces, with a saree-like pale border. No physical people are visible; both are statue-like murtis.2011-11-01Close view of a pair of golden metal murti statues before a red draped backdrop, garlanded with white and red flowers. The left figure wears a yellow-orange turban with a red tilak, blue-green jewelled earrings, a rudraksha-style necklace and a raised hand holding a trident-like emblem. The right figure wears a crown-like headdress, jewelled earrings and nose ring, layered silver necklaces and a green sari with gold border. Two deity murti statues, no physical people visible.2013-12-07Two gilded deity murti stand against a vivid orange silk backdrop with a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown with jewelled ornaments, large paisley earrings, a white and blue beaded garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises a golden hand while holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate gold and multicoloured jewelled crown, green and gold brocade garments, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and is garlanded with red roses. Marigold and green leaf offerings sit at the base. These are statues, not people.2013-09-19