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July 22 2013

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Close view of golden metal deity murti adorned with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange and gold turban with a white cord, holds a silver trident, and has a white-painted raised hand. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold necklaces and holds a small bird-shaped ornament. Gold arched background with lights. Statues only, no physical people visible.2011-11-29Close view of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship, surrounded by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange shawl, with a silver-toned ornate breastplate and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall, jewel-encrusted crown and a deep blue garment layered with heavy gem necklaces, holding a golden staff topped with a green parrot. Background includes a green silk drape and a gilded panel. No people are visible.2011-11-30September 26 20132013-09-26Close view of two gold-plated deity murtis in a temple shrine before a red velvet curtain under a gold arch. The figure on the left, with a gold crown topped by a pink-and-red turban and a trident raised in the left hand, wears a jewelled gold necklace and red stone pendant; a green parrot perches near his raised hand. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and holds a lotus-like gold object. Both are adorned with flower garlands in purple, white, red and yellow. Statues only, no physical people.2010-11-05Golden metal murti of Sundareshwara (Shiva) and Meenakshi Devi, richly decorated for the Meenakshi Sundareshwara Thirukalyanam. The male deity wears a maroon turban with a gold crown-like ornament, a trident in his left hand, a raised right hand in abhaya gesture, and layered jewelled necklaces. The goddess wears a golden crown, pearl and bead necklaces and long earrings. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers, with a green silk backdrop and a small green parrot perched among the flowers. No living people are visible.2016-01-02Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a deep red velvet curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red and orange turban, a jeweled forehead ornament, multi-strand pearl and gem necklaces, a red stone pendant, and holds a golden staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, layered diamond-like necklaces and earrings, and holds a small golden object. Both are draped with garlands of red, purple, white and yellow flowers and green leaves. The scene is a temple altar display of deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-21 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13MAy 17 20212021-05-17Two golden deity murtis (utsava images) are seated in front of a deep blue velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male murti wears a multicoloured green, pink and red turban topped with a crescent and a crown ornament, large earrings, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a dark blue garment. The female murti wears a gold crown, a blue and purple sari with gold border, heavy gold necklaces and earrings. Garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers surround them, and a golden trident is visible at the left edge. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2008-12-28 +2 copiesJuly 22 20132013-07-22Two deity murtis, gilded metal figures seated side by side and decorated for worship, fill the frame. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban, white dhoti-like garment, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by dense garlands of red and pink roses, white jasmine strings and green leaves, with a dark maroon cloth draped behind them. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2013-04-14June 24 20132013-06-24